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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cairns from £1,189

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
EDI — CNS
22 Jun — 29 Jun1
1 adult
Sat 22/6
Sat 29/6

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 June 2024.

Round-trip from

£1,058
From Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cairns
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Cairns?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Edinburgh to Cairns. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cairns.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to CNS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Cairns as you normally would.

Cheap Edinburgh to Cairns flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Edinburgh to Cairns specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 976,051 searches. Prices were last updated on 17 June 2024.
Tue 18/616:50EDI - CNS
2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/612:30CNS - EDI
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,660
Tue 18/610:35EDI - CNS
3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/613:15CNS - EDI
2 stops55h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,796
Tue 18/610:50EDI - CNS
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/612:30CNS - EDI
3 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£2,134

Edinburgh to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Edinburgh and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 976,051 searches. Data last updated 17 June 2024.
Mon 2/914:05EDI - CNS
3 stops37h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 23/913:30CNS - EDI
3 stops51h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/6£1,278
Mon 2/909:30EDI - CNS
3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/906:35CNS - EDI
3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,283
Mon 2/908:00EDI - CNS
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/919:15CNS - EDI
2 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,310
Mon 2/914:45EDI - CNS
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/913:30CNS - EDI
3 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,651
Tue 18/616:50EDI - CNS
2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/612:30CNS - EDI
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,660
Tue 18/610:35EDI - CNS
3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/613:15CNS - EDI
2 stops55h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,796
Tue 18/610:50EDI - CNS
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/612:30CNS - EDI
3 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£2,134

One-way flights to Cairns from Edinburgh

Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 976,051 searches. Data last updated 17 June 2024.
Wed 30/1008:40EDI - CNS
3 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,189
Sun 27/1011:55EDI - CNS
3 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,204
Fri 1/1119:30EDI - CNS
3 stops59h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,218
Tue 29/1008:40EDI - CNS
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,289
Mon 28/1019:15EDI - CNS
3 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,306
Sat 2/1106:40EDI - CNS
3 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,323
Thu 31/1007:30EDI - CNS
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,326
Wed 30/1013:10EDI - CNS
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,692
Fri 1/1113:35EDI - CNS
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,814

Find flights from Edinburgh to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 976,051 searches. Data last updated 17 June 2024.

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£1,278 - £1,651

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Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/9

3 stops37h 45m

Cairns

Mon 23/9

3 stops51h 40m

£1,278

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/9

3 stops43h 05m

Cairns

Mon 23/9

3 stops38h 50m

£1,283

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/7

2 stops34h 55m

Cairns

Wed 24/7

2 stops52h 45m

£1,294

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/9

2 stops40h 20m

Cairns

Mon 23/9

2 stops50h 55m

£1,310

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/7

3 stops33h 35m

Cairns

Wed 24/7

3 stops41h 00m

£1,363

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/7

2 stops31h 25m

Cairns

Wed 24/7

3 stops41h 00m

£1,641

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/9

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

Mon 23/9

3 stops51h 40m

£1,651

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Deals found on 17/6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Edinburgh to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 16 June 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Cairns flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 17 June 2024.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,449 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,449 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,449 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,286 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,449 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,719 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,449 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Our flight was changed a couple of times. It was a choas just to a boarding pass!! Boarding was not better!

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Edinburgh to Cairns for under £1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Edinburgh to Cairns for under £1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just £1,278, but on average you can expect to pay £1,402.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Cairns round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Cairns is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £1,278 on this airline.

  • What does EDI to CNS mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a EDI to CNS flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

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  • Can I find deals on flights from Edinburgh to Cairns with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Edinburgh to Cairns flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Cairns?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Edinburgh to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Edinburgh to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The Edinburgh to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 17/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairns?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairns (average of £1,342). Flying from Edinburgh to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,090). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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