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VA One-Way flights from $351

Dep.art Wed 22 Jul^$351

Dep.art Thu 25 Jun^$712

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Dep.art Wed 01 Jul^$824

JQ One-Way flights from $362

Dep.art Sat 25 Jul^$362

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Dep.art Wed 05 Aug^$402

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Dep.art Thu 06 Aug^$421

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Dep.art Sun 02 Aug^$434

Dep.art Wed 22 Jul^$437

Dep.art Mon 03 Aug^$438

Dep.art Tue 21 Jul^$443

Dep.art Mon 20 Jul^$444

Dep.art Wed 29 Jul^$466

Dep.art Sat 18 Jul^$509

Dep.art Tue 28 Jul^$524

Dep.art Tue 14 Jul^$554

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Dep.art Thu 30 Jul^$568

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Dep.art Wed 08 Jul^$740

Dep.art Sat 04 Jul^$768

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Dep.art Tue 30 Jun^$798

Dep.art Fri 03 Jul^$820

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Dep.art Sun 28 Jun^$838

Dep.art Wed 01 Jul^$858

JQ,VA One-Way flights from $456

Dep.art Wed 22 Jul^$456

Dep.art Wed 01 Jul^$835

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Dep.art Thu 25 Jun^$864

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Dep.art Wed 22 Jul^$465

Dep.art Wed 01 Jul^$590

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Dep.art Thu 25 Jun^$940

TL One-Way flights from $495

Dep.art Wed 22 Jul^$495

Dep.art Wed 01 Jul^$505

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Dep.art Thu 25 Jun^$836

JQ,QF One-Way flights from $546

Dep.art Wed 22 Jul^$546

Dep.art Wed 01 Jul^$821

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Dep.art Thu 25 Jun^$1,177

QF,VA One-Way flights from $631

Dep.art Wed 22 Jul^$631

Dep.art Wed 01 Jul^$945

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Dep.art Thu 25 Jun^$1,145

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Do you need to catch a flight to Cairns? Check out our domestic flights to Cairns. If Cairns is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Darwin from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Cairns

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Cairns to Darwin

Return fares from Cairns to Darwin by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026

$686

Aug 2026

$566

Sep 2026

$618

Oct 2026

$522

Feb 2027

$644

Mar 2027

$722

The cheapest month to fly to Darwin is October 2026, with return fares from $522 — 28% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $722).

When Should You Fly to Darwin?

Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Darwin, with return fares from $522. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $722.

Across the year, return fares to Darwin average around $626. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, August and September, you'll generally pay up to 17% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Cairns to Darwin Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Cairns to Darwin return airfares.

July 2026

$686

August 2026

$566

September 2026

$618

October 2026

$522

February 2027

$644

March 2027

$722

Average Cairns to Darwin Return Prices

These are the average prices for Cairns to Darwin return airfares.

July 2026

$1,282

August 2026

$1,113

September 2026

$1,005

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Cairns to Darwin

When is the cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Darwin?

The cheapest month to travel is typically October.

How much do return flights from Cairns to Darwin cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Darwin is $980.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Cairns to Darwin?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Cairns to Darwin is 24 June 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Cairns to Darwin?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Cairns to Darwin is Qantas.

Which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Darwin?

Qantas, Alliance Air Pty and Airnorth Regional fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Cairns to Darwin take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Darwin?

The IATA code for Darwin is DRW. It is located in Australia at coordinates -12.40826, 130.8774.

When should you book flights to Darwin?

From our data, you should book flights to Darwin 30 days out.

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