Question 1

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Darwin round-trip?

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According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($252), offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Darwin. Qantas Airways is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 2

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Darwin?

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The best time to book flights from Cairns to Darwin is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 3

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

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Darwin flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 4

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Darwin

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The most flights from CNS to DRW are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 15.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 15.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Question 7

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Darwin?

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Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 44 days in advance to save up to 134% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 44 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cairns to Darwin 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $230, or $589 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 8

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

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Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Darwin from Cairns. Users have commonly found prices around $500 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $191. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

Question 9

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to DRW?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Darwin as you normally would.

Question 10

Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Darwin that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Darwin?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Darwin.

Question 12

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Darwin?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Darwin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Popular in	January
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Average price	$547
Good round-trip deal	$1,074 or less

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