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?

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Darwin?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Darwin and Sydney, Manila, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cebu, Townsville, Denpasar, Kathmandu, Angeles, Amritsar, Bangkok, Coffs Harbour, Auckland, Phuket City, Hanoi, Adelaide, Taipei, Paris, London.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville, Sunshine Coast Region, Adelaide, Bangkok, Proserpine, Manila, Seoul, Perth, Mount Isa, Denpasar, Uluru, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, City of Newcastle, Broome, Singapore, Cebu.

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

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Darwin and Cairns?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Darwin and Cairns thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Darwin and Cairns can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Darwin and Cairns?

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

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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	£152
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£280
Cheapest round-trip	£267
Average round-trip	£401
Nonstop flights in May	£111 – £275

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Qantas	---	1	---	1	---	1	1
Jetstar Airways	---	1	1	---	1	---	1
Airnorth	1	1	1	1	1	---	2

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 0
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	0 0
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	Yes	0 0
Airnorth	ANO	TL	Yes	No

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