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Darwin to Cairns Flights
There are 4 daily flights that operate from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Cairns International Airport. The earliest departure takes off at 08:35 and the last one leaves at 19:05.
This route at a glance
- 4flights a day
- 2airlines
- 08:35 – 19:05first and last
- 3htypical flight time
- 642 AUDtypical fare, 417–1,558
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 26 September 2026. Not live — check with the airline before booking.
Which airlines fly from Darwin to Cairns?
The following 2 airlines have scheduled flights on this route: Qantas and Airnorth.
How much is a flight from Darwin to Cairns?
The average price for a flight is 642 AUD, ranging from 417 AUD to 1,558 AUD. Scroll down the page to get detailed prices and times for this trip and links to book.
Schedules for return route: Cairns to Darwin.
| Flight details | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Qantas QF1889 08:35 - 11:05 150 mins |
417 AUD |
491 AUD |
417 AUD |
604 AUD |
1,558 AUD |
547 AUD |
455 AUD |
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Airnorth TL162 09:30 - 13:00 210 mins |
630 AUD |
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630 AUD |
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1,089 AUD |
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Airnorth TL160 10:05 - 13:35 210 mins |
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630 AUD |
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630 AUD |
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630 AUD |
630 AUD |
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Qantas QF1853 19:05 - 21:35 150 mins |
417 AUD |
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491 AUD |
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Schedules and prices shown here are historical, for guidance only, last collected on 26 September 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 10th October 2026. Search the dates you want to travel for live prices.