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Cheap flights from York to Cairns from £849

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CNS
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from York to Cairns are usually found in March or May, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from York to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for York to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 3 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£879

One-way from

£849

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,325
31/5-28/6
  • 31/5-28/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 15m total
  • York to Cairns
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • York to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£77 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from York to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from York to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2025.

Sat 31/518:10MAN - CNS
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/611:40CNS - MAN
2 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4£879
Mon 5/509:10MAN - CNS
2 stops46h 50mLufthansa
Wed 21/518:15CNS - MAN
2 stops23h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 2/4£978
Sat 31/510:35MAN - CNS
1 stop21h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 28/609:20CNS - MAN
2 stops32h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/4£1,684
Sat 31/518:15MAN - CNS
3 stops33h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 28/613:40CNS - MAN
3 stops51h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/4£1,749
Sat 20/1210:25MAN - CNS
2 stops50h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 3/112:45CNS - MAN
2 stops53h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/4£2,718
Sat 20/1218:50MAN - CNS
2 stops36h 30mSWISS
Fri 2/118:35CNS - MAN
3 stops33h 30mSWISS
Deal found 2/4£2,955

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from York 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from York to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

York

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 31/5

18:10-17:00

2 stops37h 50m

Cairns

Sat 28/6

11:40-08:05

2 stops53h 25m

£879

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Mon 5/5

09:10-17:00

2 stops46h 50m

Cairns

Wed 21/5

18:15-08:25

2 stops23h 10m

£978

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 31/5

10:35-17:00

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

Sat 28/6

09:20-09:15

2 stops32h 55m

£1,684

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 31/5

18:15-12:55

3 stops33h 40m

Cairns

Sat 28/6

13:40-07:45

3 stops51h 05m

£1,749

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 21/8

11:10-12:55

2 stops40h 45m

£849

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 21/8

18:10-17:00

3 stops61h 50m

£889

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 2/4

Best time to book a flight from York to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from York with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from York to Cairns

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from York to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from York 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 York to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from York to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from York to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from Y0R to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from York to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 April 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from York to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from York to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their York to Cairns flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

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

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.

Temperature in Cairns by month

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

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).

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 3 April 2025.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from York to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 2.8 mi from the center of the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from York per day. 7 airlines have flights to Cairns from York on a regular basis.

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

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from York to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from York 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 York to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from York to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from York to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). 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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LufthansaCheapest£804Average£1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£858Average£927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£886Average£1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,073Average£1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,142Average£1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,165Average£1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,181Average£1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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