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Cheap flights from Lyon to Cairns from $1,183

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LYS — CNS
11 May — 18 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Lyon to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lyon to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 April 2026.

Wed 4/1110:30
LYS
-
CNS
3 stops60h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1219:15
CNS
-
LYS
2 stops47h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,117
Mon 25/510:25
LYS
-
CNS
3 stops42h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/618:20
CNS
-
LYS
3 stops71h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,169
Wed 2/1218:05
LYS
-
CNS
3 stops58h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/118:05
CNS
-
LYS
3 stops56h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,193
Sat 12/918:50
LYS
-
CNS
3 stops57h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1006:50
CNS
-
LYS
3 stops43h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4$2,234
Mon 8/610:25
LYS
-
CNS
3 stops42h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/614:00
CNS
-
LYS
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,252
Sat 29/818:50
LYS
-
CNS
3 stops57h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/913:40
CNS
-
LYS
3 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,260
Fri 24/418:50
LYS
-
CNS
3 stops54h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/420:10
CNS
-
LYS
3 stops53h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$2,330
Sat 11/418:50
LYS
-
CNS
3 stops57h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/412:35
CNS
-
LYS
3 stops52h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,593

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Round-trip from

$2,169

One-way from

$1,183
25/5-1/6
  • 25/5-1/6
  • 6 total stops
  • 113h 35m total
  • Lyon to Cairns
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1/9
  • 1/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • Lyon to Cairns
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Cheapest return flight

LyonCairns

LYS - CNS

LYSCNS

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 25/5

10:25-12:55

3 stops42h 30m

Cairns

Mon 1/6

18:20-09:25

3 stops71h 05m

$2,169

LyonCairns

LYS - CNS

LYSCNS

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 8/6

15:40-09:45

3 stops58h 05m

Cairns

Wed 17/6

19:10-13:50

2 stops50h 40m

$2,705

LyonCairns

LYS - CNS

LYSCNS

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 12/9

18:15-05:30

3 stops27h 15m

Cairns

Sun 4/10

18:15-09:30

2 stops47h 15m

$2,735
Fastest return journey

LyonCairns

LYS - CNS

LYSCNS

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 29/8

15:40-08:30

2 stops32h 50m

Cairns

Thu 17/9

14:50-13:50

2 stops31h 00m

$2,860

LyonCairns

LYS - CNS

LYSCNS

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 14/7

15:40-19:15

2 stops43h 35m

Cairns

Tue 4/8

21:40-13:50

2 stops48h 10m

$3,251

LyonCairns

LYS - CNS

LYSCNS

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 30/7

15:40-20:50

2 stops45h 10m

Cairns

Sun 16/8

14:50-13:50

2 stops31h 00m

$3,518

LyonCairns

LYS - CNS

LYSCNS

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 14/7

15:40-08:30

2 stops32h 50m

Cairns

Tue 4/8

07:00-12:50

3 stops37h 50m

$4,262
Cheapest one-way

LyonCairns

LYS - CNS

LYSCNS

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 1/9

06:00-18:25

3 stops52h 25m

$1,183

LyonCairns

LYS - CNS

LYSCNS

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 31/8

15:40-22:40

2 stops47h 00m

$1,571

LyonCairns

LYS - CNS

LYSCNS

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 3/9

15:40-22:40

2 stops47h 00m

$1,571

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  • How long is the flight from Lyon to Cairns?

    Departing from Lyon to Cairns will take you 32h 50m. The distance from Lyon to Cairns is about 15160 km.

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

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