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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Cairns to Darwin

Return fares from Cairns to Darwin by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Nov 2026
£239
Jan 2027
£322
Feb 2027
£324
Mar 2027
£458

The cheapest month to fly to Darwin is November 2026, with return fares from £239 — 48% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from £458).

When Should You Fly to Darwin?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Darwin, with return fares from £239. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around £458.

Across the year, return fares to Darwin average around £336. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, January and February, you'll generally pay up to 29% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Cairns to Darwin Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Cairns to Darwin return airfares.

November 2026
£239
January 2027
£322
February 2027
£324
March 2027
£458

Average Cairns to Darwin Return Prices

These are the average prices for Cairns to Darwin return airfares.

November 2026
£553
January 2027
£458
February 2027
£476
March 2027
£466

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