How long is the flight from Europe to Cairns?

A quick flight from Europe to Cairns can take about 33h 55m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,942. The distance between Europe and Cairns is about 15134 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 routes from Europe to Cairns?

The most popular route from Europe to Cairns is London Heathrow - Cairns. You may also consider London Gatwick - Cairns or London Stansted - Cairns.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EU to CNS?

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Europe?

Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Europe.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Europe to Cairns?

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

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Deal found 4/9$1,742

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Thu 11/2

16:15-05:45

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Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

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$836

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STN London Stansted - CNS Cairns

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00:00-15:00

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$886

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10:30-22:10

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Cairns

Wed 31/12

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$908

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MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss - CNS Cairns

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16:00-17:15

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Cairns

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Nonstop0h 00m

$908

LondonCairns

LGW London Gatwick - CNS Cairns

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Cairns

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00:00-15:00

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$912

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VIE Vienna Intl - CNS Cairns

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13:00-22:25

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Cairns

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00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$913

ViennaCairns

VIE Vienna Intl - CNS Cairns

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10:00-08:20

2 stops37h 20m

Cairns

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00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

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HAM Hamburg - CNS Cairns

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Hamburg

Sun 6/12

07:00-08:20

3 stops40h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$934

LondonCairns

LHR London Heathrow - CNS Cairns

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London Heathrow

Sun 15/11

06:30-23:05

3 stops54h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$936

MunichCairns

MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss - CNS Cairns

MUCCNS

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

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09:10-17:15

3 stops47h 05m

Cairns

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00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$947

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Europe to Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to Cairns (average of $2,297). Flying from Europe to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $3,016). 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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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Europe?
Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Europe.
How long is the flight from Europe to Cairns?
A quick flight from Europe to Cairns can take about 33h 55m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,942. The distance between Europe and Cairns is about 15134 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Europe to Cairns?
The most popular route from Europe to Cairns is London Heathrow - Cairns. You may also consider London Gatwick - Cairns or London Stansted - Cairns.
Can I find deals for flights from Europe to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Europe to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Europe to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Europe to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Europe to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Europe 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 Europe to Cairns?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to Cairns (average of $2,297). Flying from Europe to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $3,016). 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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