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Cheap flights from Sheffield to Cairns from £586

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CNS
16 May — 23 May1
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 16 April 2026.

Sun 21/614:05
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops36h 45m
Emirates
Mon 21/913:55
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops38h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 13/4£1,142
Sun 21/621:45
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops28h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 22/910:30
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops28h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4£1,151
Wed 6/514:05
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops37h 50m
Emirates
Wed 1/715:45
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops36h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 15/4£1,161
Sun 21/621:20
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops28h 55m
Qantas Airways
Tue 22/915:35
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops36h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/4£1,165
Sun 21/617:35
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/911:00
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£1,182
Sun 21/609:20
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/906:50
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£1,198
Fri 29/521:20
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops28h 55m
Qantas Airways
Fri 5/615:35
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops36h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/4£1,200
Fri 29/509:50
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops40h 25m
Qantas Airways
Sat 13/609:25
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops42h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/4£1,216

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 16 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£1,142

One-way from

£586

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,352
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 21/6-21/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 05m total
  • Sheffield to Cairns
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20/4
  • 20/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • Sheffield to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£201 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Wed 6/5

21:20-11:50

2 stops53h 30m

Cairns

Sun 10/5

12:35-12:00

2 stops56h 25m

£1,290

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 26/5

21:20-11:50

2 stops53h 30m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

12:35-19:15

2 stops39h 40m

£1,290

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 18/6

21:20-18:25

2 stops36h 05m

Cairns

Tue 22/9

06:45-12:00

2 stops38h 15m

£1,293

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 23/6

21:20-13:40

2 stops31h 20m

Cairns

Mon 21/9

12:00-19:15

2 stops40h 15m

£1,294

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Mon 4/5

21:20-11:50

2 stops53h 30m

Cairns

Mon 29/6

15:45-19:15

2 stops36h 30m

£1,307

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 8/5

14:05-11:15

2 stops36h 10m

Cairns

Tue 30/6

15:40-19:15

2 stops36h 35m

£1,323

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 19/6

21:20-18:25

2 stops36h 05m

Cairns

Fri 18/9

10:15-19:15

2 stops42h 00m

£1,333
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 21/6

10:35-11:25

2 stops39h 50m

Cairns

Mon 21/9

18:15-09:15

1 stop24h 00m

£1,774

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 29/5

16:55-12:55

3 stops35h 00m

Cairns

Sat 13/6

06:45-10:10

3 stops36h 25m

£2,024

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 29/5

05:55-17:00

2 stops50h 05m

Cairns

Fri 19/6

18:15-09:15

1 stop24h 00m

£2,193

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Deals found on 12/4

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Best time to book a flight from Sheffield to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sheffield to Cairns

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sheffield to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

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 £730). Flying from Sheffield to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,412). 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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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 16 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,SWISS, andQantas Airways 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
1,495 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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
1,495 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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
1,922 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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
1,019 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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
3,728 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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
7,926 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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 6 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 36h 05m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,293. Sheffield and Cairns are separated by a distance of 9380 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 £730). Flying from Sheffield to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,412). 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 6 airlines flying from Sheffield to Cairns

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sheffield 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 16 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£720Average£977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£801Average£1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£996Average£1,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,134Average£1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,142Average£1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,165Average£1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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