EDI - CNS

£971 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cairns

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Cairns departing on 10/3. 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.
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Cheapest return fare
£971
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/3Mon 23/3
EDI - CNS • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/1
EDI - CNS • multi-stop
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British Airways
Cheapest • from £1,436 (return)
Qantas Airways
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cairns (EDI-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Cairns

Tue, 10 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
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12:45 - 17:20
EDI
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CNS
66h 35m
2 stops
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18:35 - 22:45
CNS
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EDI
38h 10m
2 stops
£971Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
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07:50 - 05:45
EDI
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CNS
35h 55m
3 stops
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06:00 - 10:00
CNS
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EDI
38h 00m
3 stops
£1,033Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
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16:20 - 05:45
EDI
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CNS
27h 25m
2 stops
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12:35 - 15:20
CNS
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EDI
36h 45m
3 stops
£1,069Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
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20:55 - 17:20
EDI
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CNS
34h 25m
2 stops
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06:00 - 19:30
CNS
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EDI
47h 30m
3 stops
£1,161Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
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11:00 - 17:30
EDI
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CNS
68h 30m
3 stops
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14:35 - 15:20
CNS
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EDI
34h 45m
3 stops
£1,236Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
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20:55 - 10:45
EDI
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CNS
27h 50m
2 stops
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19:15 - 19:05
CNS
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EDI
33h 50m
2 stops
£1,271Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
British Airways Logo
17:55 - 11:50
EDI
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CNS
31h 55m
3 stops
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12:35 - 09:25
CNS
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EDI
54h 50m
3 stops
£1,436British Airways
Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
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20:55 - 10:45
EDI
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CNS
27h 50m
2 stops
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11:35 - 19:05
CNS
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EDI
41h 30m
2 stops
£1,443Qantas Airways
Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
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13:25 - 11:50
EDI
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CNS
36h 25m
3 stops
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12:35 - 08:35
CNS
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EDI
54h 00m
3 stops
£1,448British Airways
Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
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20:55 - 10:45
EDI
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CNS
27h 50m
2 stops
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11:35 - 19:05
CNS
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EDI
41h 30m
2 stops
£1,450Emirates
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Cairns

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£971
Best time to beat the crowds (27% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flight from Edinburgh to Cairns

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FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to Cairns

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Cairns was £971 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to Cairns?

    Edinburgh airport is called Edinburgh Turnhouse and the only airport in Cairns is Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Cairns?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Cairns?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Cairns, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Cairns, Qantas Airways or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Cairns are Qantas Airways and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of £1,580 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £1,060 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cairns?

    In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Edinburgh to Cairns were found on British Airways (£1,436) and Qantas Airways (£1,443).

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Edinburgh to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 981 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.0Food
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
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Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

2.0 MediocreGerard, Nov 2025
CBR - BNE
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Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

Bought a seat in a flight that got changed out so ended up paying for a seat I would have had if I hadn't paid.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

Crew was very courteous, friendly and professional. Caring and attentive.

I liked the crews attentiveness, all food and drink items were tasty, and came out in a timely manner. The entertainment systems were not as responsive and my seat had issues with the auxiliary for the headphones. Seats were OK, and the headrest for my seat could go back only so far. Bathrooms were tight fit.

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

Flight was late and has 12 hours transit time instead of 1.3 hours.

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

The media system is so inreliable, it keeps freezing and restarting at the begonning. Old planes with an old entertainment system makes a long flight very boring

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