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DRW → CNS Approx. 1675.26 km 11 May 2026 Live inventory
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Showing 25 of 101 live flights
virginaustralia
VA-454
14:35
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
8h 45m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 55mBNE Airport
23:20
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹27,468
per person
✕ Non-refundable10 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-454
14:35
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
25h 35m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 18h 45mBNE Airport
16:10
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹28,532
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats7 fare options
Qantas
QF-1853
13:30
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
3h 0m
Non-stop
16:30
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹30,579
per person
✕ Non-refundable17 fare options
Qantas
QF-1889
07:00
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
3h 0m
Non-stop
10:00
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹33,061
per person
✕ Non-refundable17 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-669
19:20
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
24h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 17h 30mBNE Airport
19:30
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹35,701
per person
✕ Non-refundable2 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-669
19:20
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
27h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 20h 45mBNE Airport
22:45
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹35,701
per person
✕ Non-refundable2 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-669
19:20
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
19h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 13h 0mBNE Airport
15:00
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹35,701
per person
✕ Non-refundable2 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-669
19:20
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
21h 35m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 14h 55mBNE Airport
16:55
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹35,701
per person
✕ Non-refundable2 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-454
14:35
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
20h 35m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 13h 45mBNE Airport
11:10
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹35,726
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats7 fare options
Airnorth
TL-162
08:00
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
4h 0m
Non-stop
12:00
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹36,454
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 4 seats2 fare options
Air North Regional
TL-162
08:00
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
4h 0m
1 Stop
⏱ GOV · 0h 30mGOV Airport
12:00
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹36,699
per person
✓ Refundable🔥 Last 4 seats2 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-83
12:30
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
17h 0m
1 Stop
⏱ DPS · 9h 15mDPS Airport
05:30
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹36,962
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 5 seats4 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-675
18:00
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
28h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ MEL · 20h 35mMEL Airport
22:40
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹44,092
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-454
14:35
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
18h 5m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 11h 15mBNE Airport
08:40
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹44,105
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
Qantas Airways
QF-839
01:50
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
31h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ MEL · 23h 55mMEL Airport
09:45
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹44,167
per person
✓ Refundable2 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-83
12:30
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
21h 15m
1 Stop
⏱ DPS · 7h 35mDPS Airport
09:45
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹44,493
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
V Australia
VA-1456
00:40
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
10h 30m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 0h 40mMEL Airport⏱ BNE · 0h 30mBNE Airport
11:10
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹46,711
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 3 seats5 fare options
Qantas Airways
QF-1907
06:15
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
27h 15m
1 Stop
⏱ ADL · 20h 0mADL Airport
09:30
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹46,854
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
Qantas
QF-825
12:45
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
19h 45m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 13h 0mBNE Airport
08:30
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹47,632
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
Qantas
QF-825
12:45
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
22h 30m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 15h 45mBNE Airport
11:15
05/12/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹47,632
per person
✕ Non-refundable
V Australia
VA-1456
00:40
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
12h 30m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 0h 40mMEL Airport⏱ BNE · 2h 30mBNE Airport
13:10
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹50,785
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 4 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-1456
00:40
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
12h 30m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 1h 50mMEL Airport⏱ BNE · 1h 20mBNE Airport
13:10
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹50,785
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 4 seats5 fare options
Qantas
QF-839
01:50
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
20h 55m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 10h 5mMEL Airport⏱ BNE · 1h 20mBNE Airport
22:45
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹51,633
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
Qantas
QF-839
01:50
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
20h 55m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 9h 35mMEL Airport⏱ BNE · 1h 50mBNE Airport
22:45
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹51,633
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
Qantas
QF-839
01:50
05/11/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
20h 55m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 6h 50mMEL Airport⏱ BNE · 4h 35mBNE Airport
22:45
05/11/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹51,633
per person
✕ Non-refundable3 fare options
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Darwin (DRW)
📍 Darwin International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 9.5
📐 Latitude: -12.41469955444336
📐 Longitude: 130.8769989013672
Cairns (CNS)
📍 Cairns International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 10
📐 Latitude: -16.885799408
📐 Longitude: 145.755004883

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

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Darwin to Cairns — what to expect when booking

The DRW–CNS 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 Darwin,Australia and Cairns,Australia is approximately 1675.26 km.

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❓ Frequently asked questions — Darwin to Cairns 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 Darwin,Australia (DRW) and Cairns,Australia (CNS) 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.