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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cairns from £1,106

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CNS
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
1 adult
Wed 31/7
Wed 7/8

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 26 July 2024.

Round-trip from

£1,106

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£1,832
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 12/11-26/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Cairns
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2024
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cairns?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Edinburgh. Users have commonly found prices around £1,470 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £968. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

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 Emirates flights from Edinburgh to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Edinburgh and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Consider these cheap Emirates flights we've found departing from Edinburgh to Cairns. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Tue 12/1120:40EDI - CNS
2 stops29h 05mEmirates
Tue 26/1112:50CNS - EDI
2 stops40h 15mEmirates
Deal found 24/7£1,106
Tue 12/1120:40EDI - CNS
2 stops29h 05mEmirates
Tue 26/1112:50CNS - EDI
3 stops40h 15mEmirates
Deal found 24/7£1,111
Mon 11/1120:40EDI - CNS
2 stops29h 25mEmirates
Wed 27/1112:50CNS - EDI
2 stops40h 15mEmirates
Deal found 24/7£1,239
Sun 10/1120:40EDI - CNS
2 stops53h 25mEmirates
Wed 27/1112:50CNS - EDI
2 stops40h 15mEmirates
Deal found 24/7£1,244
Sun 10/1120:40EDI - CNS
3 stops53h 25mEmirates
Wed 27/1112:50CNS - EDI
2 stops40h 15mEmirates
Deal found 24/7£1,249
Mon 11/1120:40EDI - CNS
2 stops29h 25mEmirates
Sun 24/1114:35CNS - EDI
2 stops38h 30mEmirates
Deal found 24/7£1,250
Sun 10/1120:40EDI - CNS
2 stops53h 25mEmirates
Sun 24/1112:45CNS - EDI
2 stops40h 20mEmirates
Deal found 24/7£1,255
Mon 11/1120:40EDI - CNS
2 stops29h 25mEmirates
Sat 23/1112:50CNS - EDI
2 stops40h 15mEmirates
Deal found 24/7£1,259
Sun 10/1120:40EDI - CNS
3 stops53h 25mEmirates
Sun 24/1109:10CNS - EDI
2 stops43h 55mEmirates
Deal found 24/7£1,260

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Edinburgh and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Qatar Airways flights travelling from Edinburgh to Cairns. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Sun 10/1114:05EDI - CNS
2 stops32h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 29/1109:15CNS - EDI
2 stops30h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/7£1,508
Sat 9/1114:05EDI - CNS
2 stops32h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 29/1109:15CNS - EDI
2 stops30h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/7£1,531
Fri 15/1107:30EDI - CNS
2 stops40h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 29/1109:15CNS - EDI
2 stops30h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/7£1,554
Thu 14/1114:05EDI - CNS
2 stops32h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 29/1109:15CNS - EDI
2 stops30h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/7£1,579

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 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Edinburgh to Cairns. Users can also find round-trip Edinburgh to Cairns flights by using the search form above.
Wed 30/1018:35EDI - CNS
2 stops47h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 25/7£2,878
Wed 30/1018:35EDI - CNS
2 stops47h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 24/7£2,881
Wed 30/1011:10EDI - CNS
3 stops38h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/7£3,397
Wed 30/1015:10EDI - CNS
3 stops34h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/7£3,399

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 1,000,913 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.

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Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/11

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Tue 26/11

2 stops40h 15m

£1,106

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/11

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Tue 26/11

3 stops40h 15m

£1,111

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/11

3 stops39h 25m

Cairns

Tue 26/11

3 stops39h 30m

£1,129

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/11

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Wed 27/11

2 stops40h 15m

£1,239

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/11

2 stops53h 25m

Cairns

Wed 27/11

2 stops40h 15m

£1,244

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/11

3 stops33h 55m

Cairns

Mon 25/11

3 stops34h 00m

£1,334

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/11

3 stops33h 55m

Cairns

Sun 24/11

3 stops34h 00m

£1,335

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/11

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

Fri 29/11

2 stops30h 45m

£1,508

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/11

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

Fri 29/11

2 stops30h 45m

£1,531

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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 21 July 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. Monday 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 26 July 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Edinburgh to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Emirates and Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

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
1,447 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

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
7.6
Good
4,159 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

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
6.7
Okay
6,717 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

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 £1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Edinburgh to Cairns for under £1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Emirates for just £1,106, but on average you can expect to pay £1,261.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairns round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Cairns is Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £1,106 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at £1,508. Users have found that Emirates is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Edinburgh to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • 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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    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cairns.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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.

  • 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 £1,343). Flying from Edinburgh to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,012). 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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