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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Cairns from £1,526

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — CNS
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Glasgow to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Glasgow to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

Sat 10/113:35GLA - CNS
3 stops56h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/119:15CNS - GLA
2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£1,526
Fri 9/113:35GLA - CNS
2 stops35h 25mEmirates
Fri 16/111:35CNS - GLA
2 stops58h 00mEmirates
Deal found 26/11£2,051
Tue 17/206:00GLA - CNS
2 stops25h 20mLufthansa
Mon 9/318:35CNS - GLA
2 stops27h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 26/11£4,881
Tue 17/206:00GLA - CNS
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/318:35CNS - GLA
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£3,369

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 27 November 2025.

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£1,526
10/1-17/1
  • 10/1-17/1
  • 5 total stops
  • 107h 15m total
  • Glasgow to Cairns
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Cairns

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GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Sat 10/1

13:35-08:30

3 stops56h 55m

Cairns

Sat 17/1

19:15-11:35

2 stops50h 20m

£1,526

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Fri 9/1

13:35-11:00

2 stops35h 25m

Cairns

Fri 16/1

11:35-11:35

2 stops58h 00m

£2,051

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Tue 17/2

06:00-09:55

2 stops41h 55m

Cairns

Mon 9/3

18:35-11:50

2 stops27h 15m

£3,369

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Tue 17/2

06:00-17:20

2 stops25h 20m

Cairns

Mon 9/3

18:35-11:50

2 stops27h 15m

£4,881

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Deals found on 26/11

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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 £918). Flying from Glasgow to Cairns in January is currently the most expensive (average of £2,058). 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 27 November 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 27 November 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
7,594 reviews
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Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

LHR - FRA

Cut open our bags and stole out items. Broke the locks
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,594 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,594 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

LHR - FRA

Cut open our bags and stole out items. Broke the locks

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 Emirates fly from Glasgow to Cairns in about 35h 25m. 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 £978.

  • 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 £918). Flying from Glasgow to Cairns in January is currently the most expensive (average of £2,058). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£888Average£1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,086Average£1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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