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Cheap flights from Sheffield to Cairns from £522

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CNS
11 Aug — 18 Aug1
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 12 July 2026.

Sat 5/918:40
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops48h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/911:40
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops63h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£1,052
Sat 3/1012:15
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1018:20
CNS
-
MAN
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£1,281
Thu 1/1011:10
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1011:35
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops54h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£1,316
Sat 7/1120:40
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops32h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 11/1112:05
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops33h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/7£1,349
Mon 5/1011:10
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1018:20
CNS
-
MAN
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£1,384
Tue 25/811:10
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/912:35
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops52h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£1,399
Fri 2/1011:10
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1018:20
CNS
-
MAN
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£1,475

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 12 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£1,052

One-way from

£522

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,678
5/9-9/9
  • 5/9-9/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 112h 05m total
  • Sheffield to Cairns
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23/8
  • 23/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 00m total
  • Sheffield to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£154 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 7/11

20:40-15:00

2 stops32h 20m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

12:05-11:15

2 stops33h 10m

£1,349

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 25/8

11:10-15:00

2 stops42h 50m

Cairns

Tue 1/9

12:35-08:15

2 stops52h 40m

£1,399

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 25/8

10:35-17:00

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

Tue 1/9

18:15-09:15

1 stop48h 00m

£1,623

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 5/9

18:10-12:55

3 stops33h 45m

Cairns

Wed 9/9

15:45-19:05

3 stops36h 20m

£1,783

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 1/10

16:25-12:55

3 stops35h 30m

Cairns

Sat 31/10

06:00-07:55

2 stops35h 55m

£1,853

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Mon 24/8

14:05-19:30

2 stops44h 25m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

12:35-07:45

2 stops52h 10m

£2,028
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 5/9

10:35-17:00

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

Wed 9/9

18:15-09:15

1 stop24h 00m

£2,139
Cheapest one-way

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 8/1

18:15-05:45

3 stops49h 30m

£587

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 23/8

05:20-17:00

2 stops50h 40m

£647

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 15/10

11:10-16:55

2 stops44h 45m

£954

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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 12 July 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

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
1,061 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
2,001 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
7.3
Good
3,744 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

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
8,129 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sheffield to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 5 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 32h 20m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,349. 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Sheffield to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£773Average£996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£824Average£1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,007Average£1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,103Average£1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,181Average£1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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