$199+ Cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin (CNS - DRW)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — DRW
Oct 9 — Oct 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to DarwinExplore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 9, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 9, 2026.
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Fri 10/232:05 pm -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 9/5![Virgin Australia logo]()
$456
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Wed 10/282:20 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$484
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2110:45 am -
Nonstop2h 40m
Wed 10/287:00 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 9/7![Qantas Airways logo]()
$503
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/232:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 40m
Fri 10/307:00 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 9/8![Qantas Airways logo]()
$504
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2410:45 am -
Nonstop2h 40m
Sat 10/317:00 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 9/8![Qantas Airways logo]()
$505
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/239:10 am -
1 stop15h 40m
Fri 10/307:00 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$536
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Wed 10/282:20 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 9/7![Virgin Australia logo]()
$551
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/166:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Mon 10/192:05 pm -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 9/7![Virgin Australia logo]()
$554
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/236:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Fri 10/302:20 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 9/8![Virgin Australia logo]()
$555
Best flights from Cairns to DarwinDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Darwin that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 9, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Darwin that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 9, 2026.
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/111:40 am -
1 stop26h 25m
Fri 3/52:20 pm -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 9/5![Virgin Australia logo]()
$446
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1610:45 am -
Nonstop2h 40m
Mon 10/197:05 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 9/6![Qantas Airways logo]()
$503
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Fri 10/232:05 pm -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 9/5![Virgin Australia logo]()
$456
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2110:45 am -
Nonstop2h 40m
Wed 10/287:00 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 9/7![Qantas Airways logo]()
$503
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/232:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 40m
Fri 10/307:00 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 9/8![Qantas Airways logo]()
$504
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2410:45 am -
Nonstop2h 40m
Sat 10/317:00 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 9/8![Qantas Airways logo]()
$505
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/110:45 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Fri 3/57:00 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 9/5![Qantas Airways logo]()
$542
Last-minute flights from Cairns to DarwinDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Darwin. Data last updated September 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Darwin. Data last updated September 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Fri 10/232:05 pm -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 9/5![Virgin Australia logo]()
$456
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/166:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Mon 10/192:05 pm -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 9/7![Virgin Australia logo]()
$554
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Wed 10/282:20 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$484
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2110:45 am -
Nonstop2h 40m
Wed 10/287:00 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 9/7![Qantas Airways logo]()
$503
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Wed 10/282:20 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 9/7![Virgin Australia logo]()
$551
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/232:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 40m
Fri 10/307:00 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 9/8![Qantas Airways logo]()
$504
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/239:10 am -
1 stop15h 40m
Fri 10/307:00 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$536
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/236:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Fri 10/302:20 pm -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 9/8![Virgin Australia logo]()
$555
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2410:45 am -
Nonstop2h 40m
Sat 10/317:00 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 9/8![Qantas Airways logo]()
$505
One-way flights from Cairns to DarwinSearch for one-way flight options from Cairns to Darwin. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 9, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Darwin. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 9, 2026.
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/146:00 am -
1 stop8h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Virgin Australia logo]()
$199
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Virgin Australia logo]()
$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2412:05 pm -
1 stop30h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Jetstar logo]()
$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2012:05 pm -
1 stop30h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Jetstar logo]()
$242
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/210:45 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![Qantas Airways logo]()
$244
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1110:45 am -
Nonstop2h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Qantas Airways logo]()
$252
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/229:15 am -
1 stop9h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2310:20 am -
1 stop30h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Jetstar logo]()
$269
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/76:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Virgin Australia logo]()
$277
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/216:00 am -
1 stop8h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/8![Virgin Australia logo]()
$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/196:00 am -
1 stop8h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Virgin Australia logo]()
$292
Find flight deals from Cairns to Darwin
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 9, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $446 (Virgin Australia) |
One-way from | $199 (Virgin Australia) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $722 |
Good one-way deal | $376 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Darwin that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 9, 2026.
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CairnsDarwin
CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin
CNSDRW
Cairns
Thu 1/14
6:00 am-1:35 pm
1 stop8h 05m
Darwin
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$199
CairnsDarwin
CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin
CNSDRW
Cairns
Wed 10/21
10:45 am-12:55 pm
Nonstop2h 40m
Darwin
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$252
Quickest round-trip
CairnsDarwin
CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin
CNSDRW
Cairns
Thu 2/11
10:45 am-12:50 pm
Nonstop2h 35m
Darwin
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$252
CairnsDarwin
CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin
CNSDRW
Cairns
Sat 2/20
10:45 am-12:50 pm
Nonstop2h 35m
Darwin
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$253
CairnsDarwin
CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin
CNSDRW
Cairns
Wed 10/7
6:00 am-1:15 pm
1 stop7h 45m
Darwin
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$277
CairnsDarwin
CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin
CNSDRW
Cairns
Mon 9/21
6:00 am-1:45 pm
1 stop8h 15m
Darwin
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$278
CairnsDarwin
CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin
CNSDRW
Cairns
Thu 9/17
6:00 am-1:45 pm
1 stop8h 15m
Darwin
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$300
CairnsDarwin
CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin
CNSDRW
Cairns
Tue 11/10
9:15 am-1:35 pm
1 stop28h 50m
Darwin
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$303
CairnsDarwin
CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin
CNSDRW
Cairns
Mon 9/14
4:10 pm-7:20 pm
1 stop3h 40m
Darwin
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$320
CairnsDarwin
CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin
CNSDRW
Cairns
Mon 3/1
11:40 am-1:35 pm
1 stop26h 25m
Darwin
Fri 3/5
2:20 pm-11:00 am
1 stop20h 10m
$446
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cairns to Darwin in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cairns-Darwin flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cairns-Darwin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cairns-Darwin flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cairns-Darwin flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cairns-Darwin flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Darwin?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Darwin (average of $471). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in June is currently the most expensive (average of $807). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to DRW?
Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Darwin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 9, 2026.
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.
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