How long is the flight from Lyon to Cairns?

Departing from Lyon to Cairns will take you 35h 40m. The distance from Lyon to Cairns is about 15160 km.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from LYS to CNS?

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

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