Darwin to Cairns

Darwin to Cairns

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$205
 
 
$363
 

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Darwin to Cairns Schedule

Darwin to Cairns Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Jetstar Airways Economy 00:10 - 08:20AUD 1,619.31
Jetstar Airways Economy 02:05 - 14:40AUD 691.63
Qantas Airways Economy #QF199106:45 - 09:40AUD 692.81
Greyhound Australia Advantage 09:55 - 22:40AUD 667.61
Qantas Airways Economy 11:00 - 19:35AUD 981.70
Qantas Airways Economy 12:00 - 15:55AUD 1,158.16
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ92114:45 - 17:45AUD 194.98
Jetstar Airways Economy 17:20 - 08:30AUD 516.42
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 18:00 - 08:25AUD 753.78
Jetstar Airways Economy 23:30 - 23:15AUD 685.67

Transportation from Darwin to Cairns

Facts about the transport from Darwin to Cairns

Cheapest Transport$205
Fastest Transport2h 25m
Earliest Departure12:25 AM
Latest Departure2:45 PM
Departures per day5
Distance2599 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways

How to get from Darwin to Cairns

When you want to get from Darwin to Cairns, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 362.91. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as USD 204.14.

How far is Darwin from Cairns?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Darwin to Cairns. Your trip will be a total of 1616 miles (2599 km). The flying distance is 1278 miles (2055 km).

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

The travel time from Darwin to Cairns can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 52 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Darwin to Cairns?

The cost of the trip from Darwin to Cairns varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Jetstar Airways: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as USD 204.14 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 362.91.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Darwin to Cairns:

  • Plane tickets - USD 204.43 to USD 363.22;
  • Bus price: USD 397.94 - USD 444.22. From Darwin to Cairns starting from 09:55 Darwin until 09:55 Darwin

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

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Flights from Darwin to Cairns depart during the day - there are approximately 5 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Cairns. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 204.43.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Darwin to Cairns

Jetstar Airways.

The most popular transport from Darwin to Cairns

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Darwin to Cairns? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% users took a plane.