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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 11:45 and the last one leaves at 17:10.
This route at a glance
- 3flights a day172nd busiest of 441 routes
- 2airlines
- 11:45 – 17:10first and last
- 3h 40mtypical flight time
- 575 AUDtypical fare, 352–1,104
Checked baggage included with the fares we recorded. Airlines sell more; this is what the cheapest fares carried.
Hand baggage is 7–9 kg, depending on the airline.
Collected 11 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 575 AUD, ranging from 352 AUD to 1,104 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.
| Flight details | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Qantas QF1894 11:45 - 14:20 155 mins |
599 AUD |
599 AUD |
451 AUD |
413 AUD |
352 AUD |
544 AUD |
670 AUD |
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Airnorth TL161 17:10 - 20:50 220 mins |
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578 AUD |
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557 AUD |
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557 AUD |
1,104 AUD |
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Airnorth TL163 17:10 - 20:50 220 mins |
557 AUD |
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557 AUD |
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505 AUD |
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Schedules and prices shown here are historical, for guidance only, last collected on 11 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 25th October 2026. Search the dates you want to travel for live prices.