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How to get fromDarwin Airport (DRW) to Cairnsby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Cairns by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane DRW - CNS
    3h 45m
    $380–900

  2. Drive 2,351.4 km

    1. Drive from Darwin-Airport-DRW to Cairnscar car 2,351.4 km
    34h 44m
    $421–609

  3. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane DRW - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    10h 50m
    $662–1,932

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$449Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,680.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Airnorth fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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