Cheap flights from Sheffield to Cairns from £483

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CNS
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sheffield to Cairns

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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 15 June 2026.

Tue 1/918:40
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops48h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/911:40
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops53h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£1,146
Thu 3/914:05
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops36h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 23/912:00
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops33h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/6£1,173
Wed 2/909:50
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops37h 40m
Qantas Airways
Wed 23/912:00
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops40h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/6£1,173
Fri 4/1210:05
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/119:15
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£1,197
Sun 21/621:45
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops40h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/616:10
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops30h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/6£1,248
Sun 21/614:55
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops47h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 21/921:00
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops42h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/6£1,249
Tue 22/910:40
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1010:00
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6£1,264
Mon 14/922:55
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops45h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/914:50
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6£1,265

Find flight deals from Sheffield to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sheffield to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 15 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£1,146

One-way from

£437

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,615
1/9-30/9
  • 1/9-30/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 102h 25m total
  • Sheffield to Cairns
14/9
  • 14/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 40m total
  • Sheffield to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£192 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 19/11

14:05-11:05

2 stops35h 00m

Cairns

Mon 23/11

23:55-06:00

2 stops40h 05m

£1,320

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 1/9

21:20-21:00

2 stops38h 40m

Cairns

Tue 29/9

06:00-12:00

2 stops39h 00m

£1,338

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 7/11

07:45-23:55

2 stops54h 10m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

19:50-06:00

2 stops44h 10m

£1,344

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 4/9

21:20-13:40

2 stops31h 20m

Cairns

Tue 29/9

06:00-12:00

2 stops39h 00m

£1,358

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 4/9

08:05-15:55

2 stops46h 50m

Cairns

Thu 1/10

21:00-13:10

2 stops49h 10m

£1,369

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 1/9

21:15-18:25

2 stops36h 10m

Cairns

Thu 1/10

21:00-06:20

2 stops42h 20m

£1,372

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 1/9

21:20-11:15

2 stops28h 55m

Cairns

Fri 2/10

17:40-19:15

2 stops34h 35m

£1,397

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 2/7

21:15-00:50

2 stops66h 35m

Cairns

Sun 2/8

21:00-06:20

2 stops42h 20m

£1,398
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Wed 2/9

21:15-11:25

2 stops29h 10m

Cairns

Wed 23/9

18:15-09:15

1 stop24h 00m

£1,488

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 8/8

11:10-11:50

2 stops39h 40m

Cairns

Fri 28/8

12:35-09:35

2 stops54h 00m

£1,742

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Deals found on 14/6

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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 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andSWISS 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.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Related info for your journey

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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 6 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.

  • How long is the flight from Sheffield to Cairns?

    A quick flight from Sheffield to Cairns can take about 36h 10m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,173. Sheffield and Cairns are separated by a distance of 9380 mi.

  • 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Sheffield to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£734Average£995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£823Average£1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,007Average£1,602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,091Average£1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,142Average£1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,181Average£1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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