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

Singapore Airlines and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Europe to Cairns

How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Europe, such as Copenhagen or Madrid, and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 36h 25m and 50h 50m, respectively.

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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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10:30 - 11:20LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

62h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

06:00 - 14:00CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

42h 00m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,484Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

10:30 - 09:00LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

60h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

18:05 - 14:00CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

53h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,542Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

10:30 - 09:00LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

60h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

18:05 - 14:00CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

53h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,542Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

17:00 - 22:10LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

43h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Melbourne

06:00 - 06:30CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

34h 30m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,545Multiple Airlines

Sat, 20 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

17:00 - 09:00LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

54h 00m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

18:05 - 14:00CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

53h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,546Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

17:00 - 08:20LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

53h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:00 - 06:30CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

34h 30m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,574Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

10:30 - 17:15LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

44h 45m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

18:05 - 14:00CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

53h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,574Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

10:30 - 11:20LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

62h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

12:05 - 14:00CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

59h 55m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,583Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

10:30 - 09:00LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

60h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

18:05 - 14:00CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

53h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,594Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

10:30 - 09:00LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

60h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

18:05 - 14:00CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

53h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,594Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

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18:00 - 08:30LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

53h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

06:00 - 19:10CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

46h 10m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,904Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

21:20 - 20:15LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

37h 55m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:00 - 18:40CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

45h 40m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,972Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

11:35 - 08:30LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

59h 55m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

09:10 - 19:10CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

67h 00m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

$2,112Multiple Airlines

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21:40 - 22:25LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

39h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

19:10 - 12:45CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

50h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,156Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

21:20 - 08:30LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

50h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

06:00 - 18:40CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

45h 40m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

$2,298Multiple Airlines

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22:00 - 08:30LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

49h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

06:00 - 06:40CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

33h 40m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

$2,361Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

22:00 - 08:30LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

49h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

15:35 - 15:00CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

56h 25m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

$2,458Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

11:35 - 17:10LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

44h 35m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

19:10 - 15:00CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

52h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

$2,504Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

15:25 - 22:45MAD Madrid Barajas-CNS Cairns

47h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

06:00 - 19:55CNS Cairns-MAD Madrid Barajas

46h 55m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

$2,511Emirates

Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 3 Dec

15:25 - 22:45MAD Madrid Barajas-CNS Cairns

47h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

12:05 - 19:55CNS Cairns-MAD Madrid Barajas

40h 50m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

$2,534Qantas Airways

Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 13 Dec

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20 Feb

LHR20:10London Heathrow

37h 05m

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CNS19:15Cairns

6 Mar

CNS13:50Cairns

50h 25m

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LHR06:15London Heathrow

$2,114

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24 Sept

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45h 45m

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23 Nov

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30h 45m

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CDG12:25Paris Charles de Gaulle

$2,466

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24 Sept

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3 Dec

CNS19:10Cairns

33h 20m

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CDG19:30Paris Charles de Gaulle

$2,475

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1 Mar

ZRH10:15Zurich

22h 00m

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CNS17:15Cairns

10 May

CNS18:00Cairns

22h 15m

1 stop

ZRH08:15Zurich

$1,958

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11 Feb

CDG10:20Paris Charles de Gaulle

21h 55m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

26 Feb

CNS18:20Cairns

22h 10m

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CDG07:30Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,968

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21 Nov

LHR20:35London Heathrow

34h 40m

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34h 30m

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LHR19:30London Heathrow

$1,972

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10:30-09:00

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18:05-14:00

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10:30-09:00

2 stops60h 30m

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Thu 26/11

18:05-14:00

2 stops53h 55m

$1,594

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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 $2,327, 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 April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $2,348.

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Best price found	$718
Fastest flight time	13h 20m
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The best one-way flight to Cairns from Europe in the past 72 hours is $718. The best return flight deal from Europe to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,484.

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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