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Cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns

DRW — CNS
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£400
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from Darwin to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Darwin to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Darwin to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from Darwin to Cairns is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from Darwin to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,732). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DRW to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Darwin to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Darwin to Cairns as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Darwin to Cairns

Explore weekly flight availability from Darwin to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

The most flights from DRW to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from Darwin to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,732). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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