Darwin to Cairns flights

Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Darwin to Cairns is €177 with Airnorth (checked on 16 Oct 2026).

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Lowest observed

€177

Average observed

€200

Cheapest month

February 2027

Last checked

23 Oct 2026

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Lowest observed

15 Feb 2027

Airnorth · 1 stop · One way

Cheapest observed day · Last checked: 16 Oct 2026

Departure

13:30

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Lowest observed: €177, departing 15 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 16 Oct 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
Airlines seen: Jetstar, Airnorth, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Reported fastest flight: 2h 35m
Non-stop: Yes

Short answer

Routavio has seen Jetstar fares from Darwin to Cairns, non-stop. The lowest fare Routavio's own searches returned is €177, seen on 16 Oct 2026. The average across the fares we caught is €200. February 2027 is the cheapest month in our observations, at €177. These are prices Routavio's searches returned on the dates shown, not quotes; run a live search for today's fare.

About this route

Explore the fares we observed from Darwin to Cairns. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.

Route distance: 1,680 km
Reported fastest flight: 2h 35m

Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Jetstar. Check current timetables.

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Non-stop airlines seen on this route

Fastest non-stop we saw: 2h 35m with Qantas.

Non-stop airlines seen on this route
Airline	Non-stop days / priced days	Fastest non-stop
Qantas	25 / 109	2h 35m
Airnorth	15 / 109	3h 30m

Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.

Airport to city: straight-line distance

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) → Darwin, city gazetteer reference point (-12.4628, 130.8418): ≈ 7 km.
Cairns International Airport (CNS) → Cairns, city gazetteer reference point (-16.9186, 145.7781): ≈ 5 km.

Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.

Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline

Cheapest airline from Darwin to Cairns: Airnorth, from €177 (checked 16 Oct 2026).

Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Airline	Lowest fare	Priced days
Airnorth	€177Feb 15, 2027	61
Jetstar	€194Jan 12, 2027	14
Qantas	€218Nov 9, 2026	25
Virgin Australia	€247Nov 4, 2026	9

One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.

Frequently asked

How much is a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €177, found on 16 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.

When is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Cairns?

In our observations February 2027 is the cheapest month so far, at €177.

Are there direct flights from Darwin to Cairns?

Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Jetstar.

Which airlines fly from Darwin to Cairns?

Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Jetstar, Airnorth, Qantas, Virgin Australia.

How long does the flight from Darwin to Cairns take?

Across the 64 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 6h, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.

How many of the observed Darwin to Cairns fares were non-stop?

15 of the 65 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.

Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Darwin to Cairns?

For Darwin to Cairns, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Qantas (25), Airnorth (15). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.

Which airline has the lowest fare from Darwin to Cairns?

Cheapest airline from Darwin to Cairns: Airnorth, from €177 (checked 16 Oct 2026).

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