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Cheap flights from York to Cairns from £530

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CNS
31 May — 7 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from York to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from York to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 May 2026.

Tue 3/1120:40
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops28h 05m
Emirates
Mon 30/1111:35
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops33h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 28/4£1,111
Sun 13/921:20
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops29h 30m
Emirates
Sun 22/1114:55
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops30h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 28/4£1,127
Sun 21/621:20
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops37h 10m
Emirates
Mon 21/918:20
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops46h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 26/4£1,137
Sun 13/917:35
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/1109:45
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£1,138
Mon 9/1120:40
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops28h 40m
Qantas Airways
Mon 23/1106:00
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops39h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/4£1,182
Mon 9/1123:15
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/1114:40
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£1,207
Fri 29/517:55
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops50h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/611:40
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops58h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£1,233
Tue 3/1110:50
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1109:45
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£1,245

Find flight deals from York to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for York to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 1 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£1,127

One-way from

£530

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,180
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 13/9-22/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 50m total
  • York to Cairns
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14/10
  • 14/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 30m total
  • York to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£200 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 29/5

17:55-05:35

2 stops50h 40m

Cairns

Sat 13/6

11:40-13:05

2 stops58h 25m

£1,233
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 13/9

10:35-17:00

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

Sun 22/11

23:55-08:35

2 stops42h 40m

£1,599

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 11/6

14:05-11:50

2 stops36h 45m

Cairns

Thu 18/6

12:35-19:15

2 stops39h 40m

£1,675

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 9/7

16:25-11:50

3 stops34h 25m

Cairns

Fri 24/7

07:00-08:15

2 stops34h 15m

£2,380
Cheapest one-way

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Wed 14/10

14:55-10:25

3 stops58h 30m

£530

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Mon 29/6

08:05-04:30

2 stops35h 25m

£616

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 28/6

20:45-12:55

2 stops31h 10m

£724
Fastest single journey

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 31/5

09:20-22:40

2 stops28h 20m

£731

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 30/6

09:20-22:40

2 stops28h 20m

£752

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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 1 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,SWISS, andQantas Airways from York to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,505 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,926 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,028 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
3,724 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
7,964 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 York 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 York?

    For a flight from York to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 2.8 mi from the center of the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from York per day. 6 airlines have flights to Cairns from York on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from York to Cairns?

    Departing from York to Cairns will take you 21h 25m. The distance from York to Cairns is about 9380 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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SWISSCheapest£722Average£979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£803Average£1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£998Average£1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,137Average£1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,167Average£1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,168Average£1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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