How long is the flight from York to Cairns?

Departing from York to Cairns will take you 38h 05m. The distance from York to Cairns is about 9380 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from York to Cairns one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £1,267. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from York to Cairns for a low price.

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 York to Cairns?

When booking a flight from York to Cairns, you may want to consider flying on Cathay Pacific, Emirates or Lufthansa as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 16% by booking at least 32 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from York to Cairns within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £1,158.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from York in February are about £1,298 on average during February, but can be found for as low as £798.

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. 7 airlines have flights to Cairns from York on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from York to Cairns?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from York to Cairns?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from York 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from York to Cairns are usually found in February or March, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	£1,236
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£1,168

13/10-14/11
5 total stops
67h 55m total
York to Cairns

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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 15 September 2025.

Mon 13/1012:15MAN - CNS

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1114:35CNS - MAN

3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£1,236

Sun 21/1218:45MAN - CNS

2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1212:00CNS - MAN

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£1,561

Sun 21/1210:25MAN - CNS

1 stop38h 05mCathay Pacific

Tue 30/1212:00CNS - MAN

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/9£1,637

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Mon 13/1010:55MAN - CNS

3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1107:00CNS - MAN

3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£1,292

Sun 21/1210:25MAN - CNS

1 stop38h 05mCathay Pacific

Tue 30/1212:00CNS - MAN

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/9£1,637

Wed 29/1008:50MAN - CNS

2 stops40h 10mEmirates

Wed 5/1109:20CNS - MAN

2 stops35h 55mEmirates

Deal found 14/9£1,674

Sat 20/1210:05MAN - CNS

1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines

Wed 31/1218:35CNS - MAN

2 stops37h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/9£2,875

Sun 21/1218:45MAN - CNS

2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1212:00CNS - MAN

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£1,561

Sat 20/1221:30MAN - CNS

3 stops49h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 31/1217:20CNS - MAN

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£2,417

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Mon 13/1012:15MAN - CNS

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1114:35CNS - MAN

3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£1,236

Tue 28/1020:40MAN - CNS

2 stops34h 10mEmirates

Tue 4/1106:00CNS - MAN

2 stops46h 35mEmirates

Deal found 12/9£1,674

Wed 29/1008:50MAN - CNS

2 stops40h 10mEmirates

Wed 5/1109:20CNS - MAN

2 stops35h 55mEmirates

Deal found 14/9£1,674

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Fri 3/1011:10MAN - CNS

2 stops43h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/9£1,267

Fri 3/1016:55MAN - CNS

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£1,734

Fri 3/1010:25MAN - CNS

1 stop45h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/9£1,831

Tue 9/1213:00MAN - CNS

2 stops35h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 13/9£2,600

Fri 5/1214:05MAN - CNS

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£2,616

Sun 7/1218:45MAN - CNS

2 stops29h 45mSWISS

Deal found 13/9£2,630

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ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Mon 13/10

10:55-05:55

3 stops34h 00m

Cairns

Fri 14/11

07:00-05:50

3 stops32h 50m

£1,292

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 21/12

18:45-04:35

2 stops47h 50m

Cairns

Tue 30/12

12:00-12:20

2 stops34h 20m

£1,561

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 21/12

10:25-10:30

1 stop38h 05m

Cairns

Tue 30/12

12:00-07:55

1 stop29h 55m

£1,637

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Wed 29/10

08:50-11:00

2 stops40h 10m

Cairns

Wed 5/11

09:20-11:15

2 stops35h 55m

£1,674

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 20/12

21:30-08:30

3 stops49h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

17:20-12:20

2 stops29h 00m

£2,417

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 20/12

10:05-17:20

1 stop21h 15m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

18:35-22:30

2 stops37h 55m

£2,875

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 3/10

11:10-15:30

2 stops43h 20m

£1,267

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 3/10

16:55-13:35

3 stops35h 40m

£1,734

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 3/10

10:25-17:00

1 stop45h 35m

£1,831

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 9/12

13:00-10:30

2 stops35h 30m

£2,602

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

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from York 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 York to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from York to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from York 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 Y0R to CNS?

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their York 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andSWISS 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

8.1

Very Good

1,365 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

1,365 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 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

1,365 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.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,730 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 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

3,624 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 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.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,409 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 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.

Related info for your journey

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. 7 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 38h 05m. The distance from York to Cairns is about 9380 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from York to Cairns one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £1,267. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from York to Cairns for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from York to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on York to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from York to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from York to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from York to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from York 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 York to Cairns?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from York to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from York 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£696	Average£916	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£775	Average£1,290	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£814	Average£1,168	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£1,037	Average£1,297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£1,118	Average£1,363	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£1,134	Average£1,366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£1,138	Average£1,505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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