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CNS → DRW Approx. 1675.26 km 08 May 2026 Live inventory
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Qantas
QF-1980
10:45
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
2h 10m
Non-stop
12:55
05/08/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹29,916
per person
✕ Non-refundable7 fare options
Qantas
QF-1852
17:15
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
2h 10m
Non-stop
19:25
05/08/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹29,916
per person
✕ Non-refundable7 fare options
Airnorth
TL-163
16:10
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
3h 10m
Non-stop
19:20
05/08/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹31,565
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 4 seats
Air North Regional
TL-163
16:10
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
3h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ GOV · 0h 30mGOV Airport
19:20
05/08/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹31,627
per person
✓ Refundable🔥 Last 4 seats
Jetstar
JQ-929
06:00
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
12h 35m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 6h 40mBNE Airport
18:35
05/08/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹32,305
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 2 seats2 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-935
15:35
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
27h 0m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 21h 5mBNE Airport
18:35
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹32,535
per person
✕ Non-refundable2 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-931
09:10
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
9h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 3h 30mBNE Airport
18:35
05/08/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹35,155
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 2 seats2 fare options
Qantas
QF-1891
06:00
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
12h 35m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 6h 35mBNE Airport
18:35
05/08/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹36,249
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 2 seats
virginaustralia
VA-770
06:00
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
7h 45m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 35mBNE Airport
13:45
05/08/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹37,025
per person
✕ Non-refundable5 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-935
15:35
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
20h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 14h 25mBNE Airport
11:55
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹40,686
per person
✕ Non-refundable
Jetstar
JQ-937
12:00
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
23h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 18h 0mBNE Airport
11:55
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹40,686
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 4 seats
Jetstar
JQ-929
06:00
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
29h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 24h 0mBNE Airport
11:55
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹40,686
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 2 seats
Qantas
QF-709
15:45
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
26h 50m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 20h 50mBNE Airport
18:35
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹42,364
per person
✕ Non-refundable
Airnorth
TL-163
16:10
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
24h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ GOV · 21h 50mGOV Airport
16:35
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹43,315
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 2 seats2 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-931
09:10
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
26h 45m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 20h 50mBNE Airport
11:55
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹43,536
per person
✕ Non-refundable
Qantas
QF-703
12:35
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
12h 0m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 1h 25mMEL Airport⏱ SYD · 1h 30mSYD Airport
00:35
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹45,573
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
Qantas
QF-703
12:35
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
12h 0m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 1h 45mMEL Airport⏱ SYD · 1h 10mSYD Airport
00:35
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹45,573
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
Qantas
QF-703
12:35
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
12h 0m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 2h 0mMEL Airport⏱ SYD · 0h 55mSYD Airport
00:35
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹45,573
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
Qantas
QF-707
09:25
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
15h 10m
2 Stops
⏱ BNE · 4h 20mBNE Airport⏱ SYD · 2h 45mSYD Airport
00:35
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹45,677
per person
✕ Non-refundable
Qantas
QF-707
09:25
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
15h 10m
2 Stops
⏱ BNE · 2h 45mBNE Airport⏱ SYD · 4h 25mSYD Airport
00:35
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹45,677
per person
✕ Non-refundable
Qantas
QF-707
09:25
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
15h 10m
2 Stops
⏱ BNE · 2h 20mBNE Airport⏱ SYD · 4h 50mSYD Airport
00:35
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹45,677
per person
✕ Non-refundable
Qantas
QF-707
09:25
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
15h 10m
2 Stops
⏱ BNE · 3h 50mBNE Airport⏱ SYD · 3h 15mSYD Airport
00:35
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹45,677
per person
✕ Non-refundable
Qantas
QF-707
09:25
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
15h 10m
2 Stops
⏱ BNE · 1h 0mBNE Airport⏱ SYD · 6h 10mSYD Airport
00:35
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹45,677
per person
✕ Non-refundable
Qantas
QF-1891
06:00
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
18h 35m
2 Stops
⏱ BNE · 7h 15mBNE Airport⏱ SYD · 3h 15mSYD Airport
00:35
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹45,677
per person
✕ Non-refundable
Qantas
QF-1891
06:00
05/08/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
18h 35m
2 Stops
⏱ BNE · 7h 45mBNE Airport⏱ SYD · 2h 45mSYD Airport
00:35
05/09/2026
+1
DRW
Darwin International Airport
₹45,677
per person
✕ Non-refundable
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Cairns (CNS)
📍 Cairns International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 10
📐 Latitude: -16.885799408
📐 Longitude: 145.755004883
Darwin (DRW)
📍 Darwin International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 9.5
📐 Latitude: -12.41469955444336
📐 Longitude: 130.8769989013672

✈ Distance: Cairns,Australia to Darwin,Australia — 1675.26 km

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Cairns to Darwin — what to expect when booking

The CNS–DRW route is served by multiple carriers throughout the year. Fares on this route can move quickly — a price available now may not be there 30 minutes later.

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The distance between Cairns,Australia and Darwin,Australia is approximately 1675.26 km.

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More flights from Darwin (DRW)
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Darwin → Adelaide
DRW → ADL
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Darwin → Cairns
DRW → CNS
Darwin → Denpasar
DRW → DPS
Darwin → Dili
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Darwin → Gove
DRW → GOV
Darwin → Groote Eylandt
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DRW → KNX
Darwin → Manila
DRW → MNL
Darwin → Melbourne
DRW → MEL
Darwin → Mt. Isa
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Darwin → Perth International
DRW → PER
Darwin → Singapore
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Darwin → Sydney
DRW → SYD
Darwin → Townsville
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❓ Frequently asked questions — Cairns to Darwin flights

Generally yes — fares on most routes are most competitive around 4–6 weeks before departure. Booking earlier usually means better availability and a lower base fare when your dates are fixed.

The straight-line distance between Cairns,Australia (CNS) and Darwin,Australia (DRW) is approximately 1675.26 km. Actual flying distance may vary slightly depending on routing.

Non-stop availability on this route varies by airline schedule and season. Use the filters below to quickly check whether direct options are available on your selected date.

Mid-week departures often show lower prices than weekend travel on many routes. Use the date strip above to compare nearby days quickly.