How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Europe, such as Madrid or Copenhagen, and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 27h 05m and 40h 50m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Europe to Cairns?

Qantas Airways and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Europe to Cairns

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Europe to Cairns Airport?

Prices for flights from Europe to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Europe to Cairns Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Europe to Cairns Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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17:00 - 17:15

LGW

CNS

38h 15m

2 stops

06:00 - 06:30

CNS

LGW

34h 30m

2 stops

$1,462Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

18:00 - 08:30

LGW

CNS

53h 30m

2 stops

06:45 - 15:00

CNS

LGW

41h 15m

2 stops

$1,528Multiple Airlines

Sat, 2 May - Wed, 13 May

16:50 - 09:55

LHR

CNS

31h 05m

1 stop

12:35 - 15:00

CNS

LHR

36h 25m

2 stops

$1,753Cathay Pacific

Tue, 24 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar

13:35 - 17:20

FRA

CNS

42h 45m

1 stop

18:35 - 17:40

CNS

FRA

32h 05m

1 stop

$1,866Singapore Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

21:40 - 17:00

FRA

CNS

35h 20m

1 stop

18:15 - 19:40

CNS

FRA

33h 25m

1 stop

$1,968Singapore Airlines

Fri, 1 May - Sun, 24 May

10:20 - 21:25

CDG

CNS

26h 05m

1 stop

18:05 - 06:50

CNS

CDG

45h 45m

2 stops

$2,032Qantas Airways

Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

20:50 - 10:45

DUB

CNS

27h 55m

2 stops

11:35 - 06:25

CNS

DUB

52h 50m

2 stops

$2,077Emirates

Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

10:20 - 23:05

CDG

CNS

27h 45m

2 stops

18:05 - 06:50

CNS

CDG

45h 45m

2 stops

$2,081Qantas Airways

Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

13:45 - 16:55

FRA

CNS

43h 10m

2 stops

15:35 - 07:15

CNS

FRA

47h 40m

2 stops

$2,088Cathay Pacific

Fri, 1 May - Thu, 21 May

14:55 - 11:50

STN

CNS

35h 55m

2 stops

16:40 - 12:55

CNS

STN

29h 15m

2 stops

$2,264Emirates

Mon, 15 Jun - Mon, 10 Aug

Singapore Airlines flights from Europe to Cairns

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Singapore Airlines

4 Mar

LHR20:35London Heathrow

34h 45m

1 stop

CNS17:20Cairns

11 Mar

CNS18:35Cairns

30h 45m

1 stop

LHR15:20London Heathrow

$1,855

Singapore Airlines

4 Mar

FRA13:35Frankfurt am Main

42h 45m

1 stop

CNS17:20Cairns

11 Mar

CNS18:35Cairns

32h 05m

1 stop

FRA17:40Frankfurt am Main

$1,866

Singapore Airlines

2 May

LHR11:20London Heathrow

44h 40m

1 stop

CNS17:00Cairns

13 May

CNS18:15Cairns

30h 30m

1 stop

LHR15:45London Heathrow

$1,873

Finnair flights from Europe to Cairns

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Finnair

25 Jan

FRA19:20Frankfurt am Main

29h 35m

2 stops

CNS09:55Cairns

3 Feb

CNS11:55Cairns

38h 05m

1 stop

FRA17:00Frankfurt am Main

$2,839

Finnair

29 Jan

DUB18:05Dublin

29h 50m

2 stops

CNS09:55Cairns

3 Feb

CNS11:25Cairns

31h 35m

2 stops

DUB09:00Dublin

$2,842

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LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

17:00-17:15

2 stops38h 15m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

06:00-06:30

2 stops34h 30m

$1,462

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 2/5

18:00-08:30

2 stops53h 30m

Cairns

Wed 13/5

06:45-15:00

2 stops41h 15m

$1,528

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 24/2

16:50-09:55

1 stop31h 05m

Cairns

Mon 9/3

12:35-15:00

2 stops36h 25m

$1,753

Frankfurt am MainCairns

FRA - CNS

FRACNS

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 4/3

13:35-17:20

1 stop42h 45m

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-17:40

1 stop32h 05m

$1,866

Frankfurt am MainCairns

FRA - CNS

FRACNS

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 1/5

21:40-17:00

1 stop35h 20m

Cairns

Sun 24/5

18:15-19:40

1 stop33h 25m

$1,968

ParisCairns

CDG - CNS

CDGCNS

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 5/3

10:20-21:25

1 stop26h 05m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

18:05-06:50

2 stops45h 45m

$2,032

DublinCairns

DUB - CNS

DUBCNS

Dublin

Tue 17/2

20:50-10:45

2 stops27h 55m

Cairns

Tue 24/2

11:35-06:25

2 stops52h 50m

$2,077

ParisCairns

CDG - CNS

CDGCNS

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 5/3

10:20-23:05

2 stops27h 45m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

18:05-06:50

2 stops45h 45m

$2,081

Frankfurt am MainCairns

FRA - CNS

FRACNS

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 1/5

13:45-16:55

2 stops43h 10m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

15:35-07:15

2 stops47h 40m

$2,088

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Mon 15/6

14:55-11:50

2 stops35h 55m

Cairns

Mon 10/8

16:40-12:55

2 stops29h 15m

$2,264

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Europe is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $2,007, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of February, then departing from Europe during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $2,088.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairns?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairns from Europe when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairns for around $2,487 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairns from Europe for as low as $1,892 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Europe to Cairns takes 13h 20m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Europe to Cairns Airport?
Prices for flights from Europe to Cairns Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Europe to Cairns Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Europe to Cairns Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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