How long is the flight from Sheffield to Cairns?

A quick flight from Sheffield to Cairns can take about 39h 40m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,068. Sheffield and Cairns are separated by a distance of 9380 mi.

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 Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways or SWISS when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sheffield to Cairns.

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 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 7 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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sheffield to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 December 2025.

Thu 21/511:10MAN - CNS

2 stops39h 40mCathay Pacific

Thu 25/615:35CNS - MAN

2 stops49h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/12£1,068

Thu 5/211:40MAN - CNS

2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/211:25CNS - MAN

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12£1,096

Thu 12/320:40MAN - CNS

2 stops32h 30mQantas Airways

Mon 16/314:35CNS - MAN

2 stops38h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/12£1,199

Wed 11/208:25MAN - CNS

2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/206:40CNS - MAN

2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12£1,126

Sun 8/310:25MAN - CNS

2 stops38h 20mCathay Pacific

Thu 12/311:35CNS - MAN

2 stops54h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/12£1,189

Sun 8/320:40MAN - CNS

2 stops32h 30mQantas Airways

Thu 12/312:05CNS - MAN

2 stops33h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/12£1,208

Thu 12/220:40MAN - CNS

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/209:45CNS - MAN

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12£1,176

Fri 3/411:10MAN - CNS

2 stops45h 25mCathay Pacific

Tue 21/412:35CNS - MAN

2 stops52h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/12£1,210

Thu 21/511:05MAN - CNS

3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/611:40CNS - MAN

2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12£1,240

One-way flights from Sheffield to Cairns
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Sat 31/111:30MAN - CNS

3 stops56h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12£450

Sun 15/311:15MAN - CNS

3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12£580

Sun 15/320:40MAN - CNS

2 stops28h 05mEmirates

Deal found 30/12£676

Sun 15/310:05MAN - CNS

1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12£874

Sat 31/110:05MAN - CNS

1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/12£1,078

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Round-trip from	£1,002
One-way from	£450
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£1,258

5/2-19/2
5 total stops
67h 00m total
Sheffield to Cairns

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31/1
3 total stops
56h 15m total
Sheffield to Cairns

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Return

Price

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 21/5

11:10-11:50

2 stops39h 40m

Cairns

Thu 25/6

15:35-07:55

2 stops49h 20m

£1,068

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 5/2

11:40-09:55

2 stops36h 15m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

11:25-08:15

2 stops30h 50m

£1,096

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Wed 11/2

08:25-13:50

2 stops43h 25m

Cairns

Wed 18/2

06:40-12:15

2 stops39h 35m

£1,126

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 12/2

20:40-10:45

2 stops28h 05m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

09:45-09:50

3 stops34h 05m

£1,176

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 8/3

10:25-10:45

2 stops38h 20m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

11:35-07:55

2 stops54h 20m

£1,189

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 12/3

20:40-15:10

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

14:35-18:35

2 stops38h 00m

£1,199

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 8/3

20:40-15:10

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

12:05-11:15

2 stops33h 10m

£1,208

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 3/4

11:10-17:35

2 stops45h 25m

Cairns

Tue 21/4

12:35-07:55

2 stops52h 20m

£1,210

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 21/5

11:05-05:30

3 stops33h 25m

Cairns

Thu 25/6

11:40-13:10

2 stops34h 30m

£1,240

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 31/1

11:30-05:45

3 stops56h 15m

£450

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

Booking 56 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Cairns (average of £740). Flying from Sheffield to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,199). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,422 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,422 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,422 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

957 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,422 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,830 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,422 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,698 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,422 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,663 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,422 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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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 7 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 39h 40m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,068. 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.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Cairns (average of £740). Flying from Sheffield to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,199). 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 7 airlines flying from Sheffield to Cairns

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£723	Average£976	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£805	Average£1,157	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£854	Average£1,195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£1,030	Average£1,340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£1,123	Average£1,282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£1,140	Average£1,359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£1,144	Average£1,299	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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