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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport

Composite routes from Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport

Cheapest
28 h 31 min
Car
2771 km.
from $152
Fastest
3 h 26 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$381.60–$1,399.19

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.68–$1,653.58

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$178.08–$457.92

Train operators

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,532.24–$3,771.10

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$651.17–$1,274.75

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which costs $127.69 - $830.00 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the quickest way to travel from Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport?

The quickest way to travel from Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport is to fly which takes 2 hours and 25 minutes and costs $127.69 - $830.00.

How far is it from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 1675 kilometers. The road distance is 2771.6 kilometers.

How can I get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car, while using only trains and buses?

The best way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to train and bus which takes 5 days 21h and costs $2,298.47 - $5,618.49.

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

It takes approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes to fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns (CNS), including transfers and time at the airport.

What is the duration of the flight from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

The quickest flight from Darwin International Airport Airport to Cairns Airport is the direct flight which takes 2 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Darwin Airport (DRW) and Cairns Airport (CNS)?

Cairns Airport (CNS) is 30 minutes ahead of Darwin Airport (DRW). It is currently 19:34 in Darwin Airport (DRW) and 20:04 in Cairns Airport (CNS).

Can I drive from Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin Airport and Cairns Airport is 2772 km. It takes approximately 28 hours and 33 minutes to drive from Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport.

What airlines fly from Darwin International Airport Airport to Cairns Airport?

Qantas and Airnorth offer flights from Darwin International Airport Airport to Cairns Airport.

Where can I find accommodation near Cairns Airport (CNS)?

There are 863+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS). Prices start at $81.47 per night.
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