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Cheap flights from Scotland to Cairns from £1,242

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CNS
20 nov — 27 nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 21 outubro 2025.

Round-trip from

£1,241

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,475
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 15/3-19/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 30m total
  • Scotland to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£150 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Scotland to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 outubro 2025.

qui 4/1213:35GLA - CNS
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
qui 11/1209:45CNS - GLA
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£1,270
ter 2/1213:35GLA - CNS
2 stops35h 10mEmirates
ter 9/1211:35CNS - GLA
2 stops34h 00mEmirates
Deal found 18/10£1,614

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Scotland 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 outubro 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to Cairns that are best for you.

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Scotland

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

dom 15/3

13:35-22:05

2 stops46h 30m

Cairns

qui 19/3

07:45-11:35

2 stops37h 50m

£1,242

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

qui 4/12

13:35-05:45

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

qui 11/12

09:45-11:35

3 stops35h 50m

£1,270

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

ter 2/12

13:35-10:45

2 stops35h 10m

Cairns

ter 9/12

11:35-11:35

2 stops34h 00m

£1,614

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dom 11/1

08:25-09:55

2 stops39h 30m

Cairns

ter 3/2

11:25-12:00

2 stops34h 35m

£3,093

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ter 13/1

12:45-09:55

2 stops35h 10m

Cairns

dom 1/2

18:35-12:00

2 stops27h 25m

£3,335

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ter 13/1

12:45-09:55

2 stops35h 10m

Cairns

seg 2/2

18:35-12:00

2 stops27h 25m

£3,335

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

seg 12/1

12:45-09:55

2 stops59h 10m

Cairns

dom 1/2

18:35-12:00

2 stops27h 25m

£3,355

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

dom 15/3

18:05-11:50

3 stops31h 45m

Cairns

qui 19/3

12:35-08:35

3 stops54h 00m

£3,609

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dom 15/3

14:05-11:50

3 stops35h 45m

Cairns

qui 19/3

12:35-09:10

3 stops54h 35m

£3,613

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

qui 15/1

18:35-09:55

2 stops29h 20m

Cairns

qui 5/2

11:25-07:30

2 stops30h 05m

£4,218

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to Cairns

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cairns (average of £914). Flying from Scotland to Cairns in January is currently the most expensive (average of £2,024). 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 SCT to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland 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 21 outubro 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Scotland to Cairns in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Scotland to Cairns. It is only a 2.8 mi journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Scotland to Cairns?

    Departing from Scotland to Cairns will take you 35h 10m. The distance from Scotland to Cairns is about 9284 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland 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 Scotland to Cairns?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Cairns (average of £914). Flying from Scotland to Cairns in January is currently the most expensive (average of £2,024). 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 Scotland to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Scotland 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 21 outubro 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£873Average£1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,068Average£1,625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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