Q: How many flights are there between Darwin and Cairns per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Darwin and land in Cairns, with an average flight time of 2h 30m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: What’s the earliest departure time from Darwin to Cairns?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Darwin at 06:15 and will be landing in Cairns at 09:15.

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Cairns?

The cheapest month for flights from Darwin to Cairns is October , where tickets cost £214 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £465 and £378 respectively.

Question 1

How many flights are there between Darwin and Cairns per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Darwin and land in Cairns, with an average flight time of 2h 30m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

What’s the earliest departure time from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Darwin at 06:15 and will be landing in Cairns at 09:15.

Question 3

What’s the latest departure time from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Darwin to Cairns jets off at 13:15 and lands at 16:15.

Question 4

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Darwin to Cairns flight route.

Question 5

Which airline alliances offer flights from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Darwin and Cairns.

Question 6

On which days can I fly direct from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Darwin to Cairns on a daily basis.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Darwin to Cairns is October, where tickets cost £214 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £465 and £378 respectively.

Question 8

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Darwin to Cairns. <a href='/flight-routes/Darwin-DRW/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Darwin is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Darwin-DRW/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Darwin with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Darwin-DRW/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Darwin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Darwin-DRW/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Darwin and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Darwin to Cairns, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Cairns?

The cheapest month for flights from Darwin to Cairns is October, where tickets cost £214 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £465 and £378 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

To get a below average price on the flight from Darwin to Cairns, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Darwin and Cairns?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Darwin and Cairns per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from Darwin to Cairns?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Darwin at 06:15 and will be landing in Cairns at 09:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Darwin to Cairns?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Darwin to Cairns jets off at 13:15 and lands at 16:15.

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What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Darwin to Cairns?

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