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Cheap flights from York to Cairns from £760

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CNS
7 heinä — 14 heinä1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from York to Cairns are usually found in March or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from York to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for York to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 2 heinäkuu 2025.

Round-trip from

£783

One-way from

£760

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,506
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 10/11-25/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 30m total
  • York to Cairns
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 45m total
  • York to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£99 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 2 heinäkuu 2025.

ma 10/1109:10MAN - CNS
2 stops46h 10mSWISS
su 25/118:35CNS - MAN
2 stops33h 20mSWISS
Deal found 30/6£783
ke 12/1118:45MAN - CNS
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
pe 16/111:55CNS - MAN
2 stops54h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£817
ma 10/1106:25MAN - CNS
2 stops48h 55mLufthansa
ti 13/112:00CNS - MAN
2 stops36h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 30/6£893
ke 12/1110:25MAN - CNS
2 stops38h 20mCathay Pacific
ti 10/212:00CNS - MAN
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/6£1,048
ke 12/1111:00MAN - CNS
1 stop44h 20mSingapore Airlines
ma 19/118:35CNS - MAN
1 stop48h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/6£1,225
su 9/1113:10MAN - CNS
2 stops47h 10mQantas Airways
ma 12/119:30CNS - MAN
2 stops57h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/6£1,246

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Customise your flight search to find flights from York to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 heinäkuu 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from York to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

York

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

ma 10/11

09:10-17:20

2 stops46h 10m

Cairns

su 25/1

18:35-17:55

2 stops33h 20m

£783

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

ke 12/11

18:45-17:20

2 stops36h 35m

Cairns

pe 16/1

11:55-08:20

2 stops54h 25m

£817

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

ma 10/11

06:25-17:20

2 stops48h 55m

Cairns

ti 13/1

12:00-14:50

2 stops36h 50m

£893

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

ke 12/11

10:25-10:45

2 stops38h 20m

Cairns

ti 10/2

12:00-07:55

1 stop29h 55m

£1,048

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

ke 12/11

11:00-17:20

1 stop44h 20m

Cairns

ma 19/1

18:35-08:35

1 stop48h 00m

£1,225

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

su 9/11

13:10-22:20

2 stops47h 10m

Cairns

ma 12/1

19:30-18:40

2 stops57h 10m

£1,246

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

to 21/8

21:40-11:25

2 stops28h 45m

£760

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

to 21/8

06:05-17:00

2 stops25h 55m

£762

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

la 16/8

18:40-17:00

2 stops37h 20m

£855

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

pe 5/12

16:50-05:35

2 stops26h 45m

£3,174

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/6

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Best time to book a flight from York to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from York with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from York to Cairns

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from York to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 87 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?

Find hourly flight availability from York to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 heinäkuu 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from York to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

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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 2 heinäkuu 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, 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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £760. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and SWISS, 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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Top 8 airlines flying from York to Cairns

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from York to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 heinäkuu 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£677Average£904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£763Average£1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£808Average£1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£808Average£874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,021Average£1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,076Average£1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,098Average£1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,113Average£1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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