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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Cairns from £1,177

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — CNS
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 October 2025.

Fri 28/1108:35GLA - CNS
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1219:15CNS - GLA
3 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£1,177
Fri 28/1113:35GLA - CNS
2 stops47h 30mEmirates
Fri 5/1211:35CNS - GLA
2 stops58h 00mEmirates
Deal found 14/10£1,428

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow (GG1) 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 15 October 2025.

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£1,177
28/11-5/12
  • 28/11-5/12
  • 6 total stops
  • 72h 05m total
  • Glasgow to Cairns
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GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Fri 28/11

13:35-05:45

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Fri 5/12

19:15-11:35

2 stops26h 20m

£1,216

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Sun 15/3

13:35-15:10

2 stops39h 35m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

07:45-11:35

2 stops37h 50m

£1,242

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Fri 28/11

13:35-23:05

2 stops47h 30m

Cairns

Fri 5/12

11:35-11:35

2 stops58h 00m

£1,428

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Sun 15/3

18:05-11:50

3 stops31h 45m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

12:35-08:35

3 stops54h 00m

£3,606

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Deals found on 14/10

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Cairns (average of £921). Flying from Glasgow to Cairns in January is currently the most expensive (average of £2,041). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Glasgow to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 October 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Glasgow to Cairns by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 15 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa from Glasgow to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,489 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Samir,May 2025

BOM - MUC

Over 1hr to check-in. Snack served after two off was horrible.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,489 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,489 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Samir,May 2025

BOM - MUC

Over 1hr to check-in. Snack served after two off was horrible.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Glasgow?

    Cairns (CNS), located 2.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Glasgow to Cairns. 2 airlines have flights to Cairns from Glasgow on a regular basis. Booking flights from Glasgow to Cairns should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Glasgow per day.

  • How long is the flight from Glasgow to Cairns?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways fly from Glasgow to Cairns in about 39h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Glasgow and Cairns is about 9316 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Glasgow to Cairns round-trip from £970.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to Cairns?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow 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.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Cairns (average of £921). Flying from Glasgow to Cairns in January is currently the most expensive (average of £2,041). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Glasgow to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£880Average£1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,077Average£1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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