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Cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Cairns

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of July. Take advantage of this per

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Distance: 1681 kms

Darwin airports

Darwin International Airport - RAAF Darwin (DRW)How far from city centre: 2 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Darwin to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from Darwin to Cairns?

The total flight time between Darwin and Cairns is of around 6 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,680.81 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

When you fly from Darwin to Cairns the average price is $563. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Darwin to Cairns is $197. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

How is the weather in Cairns compared to Darwin?

While in Darwin temperatures can reach an average of 29º ºC in summer, Cairns's temperatures can rise to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 22º ºC in Cairns, compared to the 24º ºC average in Darwin.

Which airports have flights between Darwin and Cairns?

The main airport route flying between Darwin and Cairns is: Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns Airport(CNS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Darwin to Cairns?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Darwin to Cairns are:

Airnorth.
Qantas Airways.

Virgin Australia

Jetstar

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