In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sheffield to Cairns?

Consider Cathay Pacific, Emirates or Etihad Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sheffield to Cairns.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sheffield to Cairns?

Users have found that booking a flight from Sheffield to Cairns at least 32 days early can save you up to 16% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 32 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Sheffield to Cairns for as little as £1,163 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £1,553 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sheffield to Cairns?

Flights from Sheffield to Cairns lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from Sheffield to Cairns in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at £801.

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

Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Sheffield to Cairns. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cairns from Sheffield; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Sheffield per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Cairns airport from Sheffield. It is only a 2.8 mi journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Sheffield to Cairns?

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

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£439+ Flights from Sheffield to Cairns

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sheffield to Cairns are usually found in February or March, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sheffield to Cairns

Round-trip from	£1,265
One-way from	£439
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£1,659

12/10-19/10
4 total stops
57h 55m total
Sheffield to Cairns

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13/11
3 total stops
53h 30m total
Sheffield to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£116 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Sheffield to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sheffield to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Thu 28/810:55MAN - CNS

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/907:15CNS - MAN

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8£1,023

Sun 12/1012:15MAN - CNS

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1018:15CNS - MAN

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8£1,265

Wed 8/1012:15MAN - CNS

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 15/1005:45CNS - MAN

3 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8£1,298

Sun 21/1218:45MAN - CNS

2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1212:00CNS - MAN

2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8£1,427

Thu 16/1013:15MAN - CNS

3 stops58h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1009:45CNS - MAN

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8£1,466

Sun 12/1010:25MAN - CNS

2 stops42h 45mSingapore Airlines

Sun 19/1018:15CNS - MAN

1 stop47h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/8£1,499

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Sun 12/1012:15MAN - CNS

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1018:15CNS - MAN

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8£1,265

Sun 12/1010:25MAN - CNS

2 stops42h 45mSingapore Airlines

Sun 19/1018:15CNS - MAN

1 stop47h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/8£1,499

Wed 8/1012:15MAN - CNS

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 15/1005:45CNS - MAN

3 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8£1,298

Sun 21/1218:45MAN - CNS

2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1212:00CNS - MAN

2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8£1,427

Thu 16/1013:15MAN - CNS

3 stops58h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1009:45CNS - MAN

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8£1,466

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Thu 28/810:55MAN - CNS

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/907:15CNS - MAN

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8£1,023

Sun 7/914:05MAN - CNS

2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/917:20CNS - MAN

2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/8£1,226

Sun 7/910:25MAN - CNS

1 stop21h 35mSingapore Airlines

Wed 24/918:15CNS - MAN

1 stop47h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/8£1,515

One-way flights from Sheffield to Cairns
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Thu 13/1114:15MAN - CNS

3 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8£439

Sat 15/1114:15MAN - CNS

3 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8£466

Sun 16/1114:15MAN - CNS

3 stops53h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8£480

Thu 11/916:40MAN - CNS

3 stops57h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8£484

Mon 10/1116:55MAN - CNS

3 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8£496

Mon 8/912:15MAN - CNS

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8£505

Tue 4/1111:15MAN - CNS

3 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8£518

Sat 8/1111:15MAN - CNS

3 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8£523

Fri 5/919:55MAN - CNS

3 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8£531

Mon 17/1113:05MAN - CNS

3 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/8£538

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ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 12/10

12:15-04:25

2 stops31h 10m

Cairns

Sun 19/10

18:15-12:00

2 stops26h 45m

£1,265

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Wed 8/10

12:15-04:25

2 stops31h 10m

Cairns

Wed 15/10

05:45-13:45

3 stops41h 00m

£1,298

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 21/12

18:45-04:35

2 stops47h 50m

Cairns

Tue 30/12

12:00-08:20

2 stops54h 20m

£1,427

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 16/10

13:15-08:45

3 stops58h 30m

Cairns

Thu 30/10

09:45-09:50

3 stops34h 05m

£1,466

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 12/10

10:25-14:10

2 stops42h 45m

Cairns

Sun 19/10

18:15-09:05

1 stop47h 50m

£1,499

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 13/11

14:15-05:45

3 stops53h 30m

£439

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 15/11

14:15-05:45

3 stops53h 30m

£466

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 16/11

14:15-05:25

3 stops53h 10m

£480

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 11/9

16:40-11:25

3 stops57h 45m

£484

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Mon 10/11

16:55-08:20

3 stops53h 25m

£496

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sheffield to Cairns?

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sheffield to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from Sheffield to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). 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 SH9 to CNS?

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sheffield to Cairns flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, SWISS, andQantas Airways from Sheffield 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,352 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,352 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,352 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

SWISS

7.6

Good

1,715 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,352 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,352 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,611 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,352 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,372 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,352 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Sheffield?
Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Sheffield to Cairns. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cairns from Sheffield; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Sheffield per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Cairns airport from Sheffield. It is only a 2.8 mi journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city center.
Can I find deals for flights from Sheffield to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sheffield to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sheffield to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sheffield to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sheffield to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Cairns?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from Sheffield to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). 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 8 airlines flying from Sheffield to Cairns

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£699	Average£920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£803	Average£1,155	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£822	Average£1,174	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£835	Average£1,066	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£1,048	Average£1,292	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£1,124	Average£1,347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£1,139	Average£1,371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£1,143	Average£1,511	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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