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DRW → CNS Approx. 1675.26 km 04 Jun 2026 Live inventory
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Showing 25 of 61 live flights
virginaustralia
VA-454
14:35
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
8h 45m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 55mBNE Airport
23:20
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹30,142
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 3 seats12 fare options
Qantas
QF-1889
07:00
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
3h 0m
Non-stop
10:00
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹31,487
per person
✕ Non-refundable17 fare options
V Australia
VA-1456
00:40
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
12h 30m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 0h 40mMEL Airport⏱ BNE · 2h 30mBNE Airport
13:10
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹39,156
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-1456
00:40
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
12h 30m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 1h 50mMEL Airport⏱ BNE · 1h 20mBNE Airport
13:10
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹39,156
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-1456
00:40
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
10h 30m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 0h 40mMEL Airport⏱ BNE · 0h 30mBNE Airport
11:10
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹40,960
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats3 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-669
19:20
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
25h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 19h 5mBNE Airport
21:00
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹41,278
per person
✕ Non-refundable2 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-669
19:20
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
21h 50m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 15h 20mBNE Airport
17:10
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹41,278
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats2 fare options
Airnorth
TL-160
08:35
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
4h 0m
Non-stop
12:35
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹41,516
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 4 seats3 fare options
Air North Regional
TL-160
08:35
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
4h 0m
1 Stop
⏱ GOV · 0h 30mGOV Airport
12:35
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹41,786
per person
✓ Refundable🔥 Last 4 seats2 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-454
14:35
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
20h 35m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 13h 45mBNE Airport
11:10
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹45,619
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 3 seats9 fare options
V Australia
VA-454
14:35
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
25h 35m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 18h 45mBNE Airport
16:10
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹45,619
per person
✕ Non-refundable5 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-454
14:35
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
22h 35m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 15h 45mBNE Airport
13:10
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹48,397
per person
✕ Non-refundable9 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-669
19:20
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
19h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 13h 0mBNE Airport
15:00
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹50,700
per person
✓ Refundable
Jetstar Airways
JQ-669
19:20
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
24h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 17h 30mBNE Airport
19:30
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹50,892
per person
✓ Refundable
V Australia
VA-1456
00:40
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
10h 45m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 0h 40mMEL Airport⏱ SYD · 0h 45mSYD Airport
11:25
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹51,858
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats5 fare options
Qantas Airways
QF-837
06:10
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
13h 20m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 2h 30mMEL Airport⏱ BNE · 1h 20mBNE Airport
19:30
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹53,637
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 2 seats6 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-671
01:15
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
12h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 4h 20mSYD Airport
13:40
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹53,835
per person
✓ Refundable🔥 Last 1 seats2 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-669
19:20
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
27h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 20h 45mBNE Airport
22:45
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹57,677
per person
✓ Refundable🔥 Last 1 seats
Jetstar Airways
JQ-669
19:20
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
21h 35m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 14h 55mBNE Airport
16:55
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹57,677
per person
✓ Refundable🔥 Last 3 seats
Qantas Airways
QF-837
06:10
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
12h 15m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 1h 10mMEL Airport⏱ SYD · 1h 50mSYD Airport
18:25
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹58,972
per person
✓ Refundable🔥 Last 3 seats2 fare options
Qantas Airways
QF-837
06:10
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
13h 20m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 1h 35mMEL Airport⏱ BNE · 2h 15mBNE Airport
19:30
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹59,902
per person
✕ Non-refundable6 fare options
Qantas Airways
QF-837
06:10
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
16h 35m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 2h 30mMEL Airport⏱ BNE · 4h 35mBNE Airport
22:45
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹59,902
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats6 fare options
Qantas Airways
QF-837
06:10
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
16h 35m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 3h 30mMEL Airport⏱ BNE · 3h 35mBNE Airport
22:45
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹59,902
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 3 seats6 fare options
Qantas Airways
QF-837
06:10
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
16h 35m
2 Stops
⏱ MEL · 4h 50mMEL Airport⏱ BNE · 2h 15mBNE Airport
22:45
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹59,902
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats6 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-675
18:00
06/04/2026
DRW
Darwin International Airport
28h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ MEL · 20h 35mMEL Airport
22:40
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹60,852
per person
✓ Refundable🔥 Last 1 seats2 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.

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