Darwin to Cairns Flights
There are 3 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 09:45.
This route at a glance
- 3flights a day167th busiest of 432 routes
- 2airlines
- 08:35 – 09:45first and last
- 3h 30mtypical flight time
- 726 AUDtypical fare, 407–1,921
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 30 October 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 726 AUD, ranging from 407 AUD to 1,921 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 QF1895 08:35 - 11:10 155 mins |
426 AUD |
407 AUD |
443 AUD |
533 AUD |
665 AUD |
598 AUD |
692 AUD |
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Airnorth TL162 09:30 - 13:00 210 mins |
617 AUD |
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637 AUD |
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687 AUD |
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Airnorth TL160 09:45 - 13:35 230 mins |
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1,310 AUD |
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1,921 AUD |
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617 AUD |
617 AUD |
Schedules and prices shown here are historical, for guidance only, last collected on 30 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.