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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cairns from $2,494

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
EDI — CNS
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
Sun 12/5
Sun 19/5

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 May 2024.

Round-trip from

$284
From Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cairns
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cairns (EDI - CNS)?

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

Cheap Edinburgh to Cairns flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Edinburgh to Cairns specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 546,479 searches. Prices were last updated on 7 May 2024.
Fri 14/617:30EDI - CNS
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/706:35CNS - EDI
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$2,494
Fri 14/610:40EDI - CNS
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/706:35CNS - EDI
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$2,646
Fri 14/606:15EDI - CNS
3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/718:15CNS - EDI
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$2,904
Thu 13/603:15EDI - CNS
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/718:15CNS - EDI
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$3,879
Fri 14/617:30EDI - CNS
2 stops49h 55mJapan Airlines
Sun 14/712:30CNS - EDI
2 stops37h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/5$4,378
Fri 14/617:30EDI - CNS
3 stops34h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 14/713:30CNS - EDI
3 stops51h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5$5,538
Fri 14/608:20EDI - CNS
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/719:40CNS - EDI
3 stops68h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$6,048
Thu 13/603:15EDI - CNS
2 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/719:15CNS - EDI
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$6,248
Thu 13/603:15EDI - CNS
2 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/713:15CNS - EDI
2 stops61h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$7,879

Edinburgh to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Edinburgh and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 546,479 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2024.
Fri 14/617:30EDI - CNS
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/706:35CNS - EDI
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$2,494
Wed 27/1120:40EDI - CNS
2 stops39h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 1/1207:35CNS - EDI
2 stops45h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$2,571
Wed 27/1120:40EDI - CNS
2 stops32h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 1/1207:35CNS - EDI
3 stops45h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$2,582
Fri 14/610:40EDI - CNS
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/706:35CNS - EDI
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$2,646
Fri 14/606:15EDI - CNS
3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/718:15CNS - EDI
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$2,904
Thu 13/603:15EDI - CNS
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/718:15CNS - EDI
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$3,879
Fri 14/617:30EDI - CNS
2 stops49h 55mJapan Airlines
Sun 14/712:30CNS - EDI
2 stops37h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/5$4,378
Fri 14/617:30EDI - CNS
3 stops34h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 14/713:30CNS - EDI
3 stops51h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5$5,538
Fri 14/608:20EDI - CNS
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/719:40CNS - EDI
3 stops68h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$6,048

Find flights from Edinburgh to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh 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 546,479 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2024.

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Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/6

3 stops44h 20m

Cairns

Sun 14/7

3 stops35h 40m

$2,494

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/6

2 stops46h 35m

Cairns

Sun 14/7

2 stops35h 40m

$2,646

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 13/10

3 stops35h 00m

Cairns

Fri 14/3

3 stops36h 45m

$2,860

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/6

3 stops37h 55m

Cairns

Sun 14/7

2 stops28h 00m

$2,904

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 13/10

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Fri 14/3

2 stops49h 15m

$2,935

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 13/10

3 stops38h 45m

Cairns

Fri 14/3

2 stops49h 15m

$3,296

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 13/6

2 stops40h 10m

Cairns

Sun 14/7

2 stops37h 35m

$3,879

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/6

2 stops49h 55m

Cairns

Sun 14/7

2 stops37h 45m

$4,378

Edinburgh TurnhouseCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/6

3 stops34h 20m

Cairns

Sun 14/7

3 stops51h 50m

$5,538

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Average price of flights to Cairns by month

Plan your trip from Edinburgh to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Cairns is currently $0 while a return flight costs $3,437. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairns (average of $188). Flying from Edinburgh to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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.

January

$285

February

$286

March

$288

April

$297

May

$297

June

$422

July

$380

August

$322

September

$338

October

$295

November

$298

December

$303

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

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 7 May 2024.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,430 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,703 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,870 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

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  • Can I find flights from Edinburgh to Cairns for under $2,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Edinburgh to Cairns for under $2,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $2,494, but on average you can expect to pay $6,298.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairns round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Cairns round-trip from $3,296. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Japan Airlines, from $4,378, and British Airways, from $5,538.

  • What does EDI to CNS mean?

    Great question - EDI to CNS just means Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Edinburgh to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Edinburgh to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The Edinburgh to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/5.

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