Cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns from $234 DRW → CNS
Darwin International Airport (DRW) → Cairns Airport (CNS)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $234 with Jetstar, 4 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $234, found 3 days ago
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Airnorth
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 50 min
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $219 to $235.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$234
4 Feb 2027 · Jetstar
Darwin International Airport (DRW) → Cairns Airport (CNS)
Leaves 7:05 p.m. · 21 h 40 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$219
9 Feb 2027 · Airnorth
Darwin International Airport (DRW) → Cairns Airport (CNS)
Leaves 8:15 a.m. · 3 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 6 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$234 4 Feb 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
$219 9 Feb 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 40 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $219 to $374.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 4 Feb 2027 to 14 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 8 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2027 | $234 | Jetstar | Darwin International Airport (DRW) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Feb 2027 | $239 | Jetstar | Darwin International Airport (DRW) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Feb 2027 | $219 | Airnorth | Darwin International Airport (DRW) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Feb 2027 | $279 | Jetstar | Darwin International Airport (DRW) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Feb 2027 | $219 | Airnorth | Darwin International Airport (DRW) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Feb 2027 | $219 | Airnorth | Darwin International Airport (DRW) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Feb 2027 | $219 | Airnorth | Darwin International Airport (DRW) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Feb 2027 | $219 | Airnorth | Darwin International Airport (DRW) → Cairns Airport (CNS) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Airnorth, Jetstar.
Premium cabin fares from Darwin to Cairns
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 4 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Darwin to Cairns?
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 41% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (40 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $374 | $304 | +69% | 19 |
| 30–59 days | $272 | $230 | +23% | 19 |
| 60–89 days | $221 | $221 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
| 180+ days | $255 | $255 | +15% | 8 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 4 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a one-way flight from Darwin to Cairns?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $234 with Jetstar, 4 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $219 with Airnorth, 9 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $219 to $235.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?
In 40 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 41% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Darwin to Cairns?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $219 with Airnorth, 9 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago.
How long is the flight from Darwin to Cairns?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Airnorth on 9 Feb 2027, takes 3 h 50 min from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns Airport (CNS). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 4 Feb 2027, takes 21 h 40 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Darwin to Cairns?
Between 4 Feb 2027 and 14 Feb 2027, Airnorth has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 8 departure dates we hold, and Jetstar on 3.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work