Cairns to Darwin Flights

There are 3 daily flights that operate from Cairns International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin. The earliest departure takes off at 11:50 and the last one leaves at 17:25.

This route at a glance

3flights a day
2airlines
11:50 – 17:25first and last
3h 30mtypical flight time
523 AUDtypical fare, 373–1,064

Checked baggage included with the fares we recorded. Airlines sell more; this is what the cheapest fares carried.

Airline	Hold baggage
Qantas	23 kg
Airnorth	13 kg

Hand baggage is 7–9 kg, depending on the airline.

Collected 29 October 2026. Not live — check with the airline before booking.

Which airlines fly from Cairns to Darwin?

The following 2 airlines have scheduled flights on this route: Qantas and Airnorth.

How much is a flight from Cairns to Darwin?

The average price for a flight is 523 AUD, ranging from 373 AUD to 1,064 AUD. Scroll down the page to get detailed prices and times for this trip and links to book.

Schedules for return route: Darwin to Cairns.

	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Qantas QF1894 11:50 - 14:25 155 mins	447 AUD	501 AUD	409 AUD	---	428 AUD	428 AUD	503 AUD
Airnorth TL161 14:35 - 18:05 210 mins	---	539 AUD	---	1,064 AUD	---	541 AUD	373 AUD
Airnorth TL163 17:25 - 21:05 220 mins	539 AUD	---	539 AUD	---	490 AUD	---	---

Schedules and prices shown here are historical, for guidance only, last collected on 29 October 2026. They are not live and are not updated daily — airlines change timetables and fares constantly. Always check with the airline or a booking site before making plans. This table covers the week beginning 13th November 2026. Search the dates you want to travel for live prices.

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