Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Darwin to Cairns?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Darwin and Cairns takes around 2.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Darwin and Cairns?

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The flight distance between Darwin and Cairns is 1676 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Darwin and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Darwin and Cairns. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Qantas, Airnorth.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Darwin and Manila, Bali, Denpasar, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Phuket Province, Singapore, Bangkok, Kathmandu, Jakarta, City of Newcastle, Phuket City, New Delhi, Rockhampton, Hobart, Hanoi, Mackay, Albury.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Melbourne, Manchester, Denpasar, Bali, Auckland, Perth, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Proserpine, City of Newcastle, Hobart, Adelaide, Uluru, Krabi, Phuket City, Queenstown.

Question 6

What airports are near Darwin?

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The main airport in Darwin is Darwin International. It is also served by Darwin International.

Question 7

What airports are near Cairns?

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The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Darwin and Cairns?

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Currently, you can fly between Darwin and Cairns with Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, Airnorth.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Darwin and Cairns?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Darwin and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Darwin and Cairns?

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Traveling between Darwin and Cairns, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Darwin?

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There are a number of airports in and around Darwin. The main one is Darwin International and other nearby airports include Darwin International

Question 12

How many airports are there near Cairns?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Darwin and Cairns depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Darwin, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Darwin and Cairns arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Darwin and Cairns depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Darwin, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Darwin and Cairns arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£234
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£451
Cheapest round-trip	£464
Average round-trip	£514
Nonstop flights in May	£228 – £382

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Sunbus Route 110	15-25 min	$3-$5 (single fare; contactless accepted)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Shuttle Service	10-20 min	$15-$20 (per person; door-to-door service)	meets most flights (traffic dependent)	hotel drop-off convenience
Taxi	8-15 min	$25-$35 (metered; airport pickup fee applies)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	fastest door-to-door
Ride-hailing (Uber/Didi)	8-15 min	$18-$30 (surge pricing may apply)	on-demand via app (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private Transfer	8-15 min	$50-$90 (per vehicle; pre-booking required)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or premium service
Rental Car	8-15 min	$40-$80 (per day; varies by vehicle type)	self-drive (traffic dependent)	exploring the region

Airline	Mon 04.05	Tue 05.05	Wed 06.05	Thu 07.05	Fri 08.05	Sat 09.05	Sun 10.05
Qantas	2	1	1	1	2	1	1
Airnorth	1	1	1	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 15 total	Daily flights: 2.14 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
Qantas	2	1	1	1	2	1	1
Airnorth	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 16 total	Daily flights: 2.29 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Qantas	2	1	1	1	2	1	1
Airnorth	1	1	1	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 15 total	Daily flights: 2.14 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	No
Airnorth	ANO	TL	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	24°C
February	29°C	24°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	27°C	22°C
May	25°C	20°C
June	24°C	18°C
July	24°C	18°C
August	24°C	17°C
September	26°C	19°C
October	28°C	21°C
November	29°C	22°C
December	30°C	23°C