Flights from Darwin to Cairns
DRWCNS
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (Darwin, Australia) → Cairns International Airport (Cairns, Australia)
- Est. nonstop
- ~2h 32m
- Distance
- 1,674 km
- One-way from
- $297
- Airlines
- Qantas
Fares by month
One-way, per personLowest fares Aviasales travelers found in recent searches; some may include a connection. Prices change often — tap a month to see live fares.
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Darwin to Cairns — frequently asked
- How long is the flight from Darwin to Cairns?
- DRW–CNS is about 2h 32m nonstop, covering 1,674 km (1,040 mi).
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Darwin to Cairns?
- Qantas operates this route nonstop.
- How much is a flight from Darwin to Cairns?
- One-way fares on DRW–CNS recently started from $297 ($376 nonstop). The lowest recent fare is for travel in December 2026. Fares change daily, so check current prices before booking.