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1.060 € Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Cairns

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Cairns.1.060 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Wed, 22 Oct.Return flight with SWISS and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cairns on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.060 €, select.
Cairns.1.444 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov, returning Wed, 26 Nov.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.444 €, select.
Cairns.1.504 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.504 €, select.
Cairns.1.592 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.592 €, select.
Cairns.1.629 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.629 €, select.
Cairns.1.644 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.644 €, select.
Cairns.1.756 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Sep, returning Sat, 27 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Cairns on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.756 €, select.
Cairns.1.812 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct, returning Fri, 24 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.812 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Cairns

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Birmingham to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from 2.773 €
Aug
from 1.933 €
Sep
from 1.756 €
Oct
from 1.812 €
Nov
from 1.444 €
Dec
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Jan
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Apr
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Jun
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Birmingham to Cairns: Alternative routes

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Birmingham to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found1.060 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Birmingham to Cairns is 1.060 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Birmingham to Cairns. But we found flights with one or more stops from 1.060 €.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Birmingham to Cairns.
The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Cairns is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Birmingham Airport to Cairns Airport on Friday, 29 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Birmingham Airport and Cairns Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

  • Cairns's timezone is UTC+10, making Cairns ten hours ahead of Birmingham.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your BHX to CNS flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • Currently, 582 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Cairns Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.060 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHX to CNS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport to Cairns Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from BHX to CNS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Cairns Airport.

Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, data shows 65.48% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Cairns Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BHX:

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • If you're getting in on a late Birmingham International Airport to Cairns Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near CNS:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cairns Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and explore beyond Cairns's usual tourist stops.

  • To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Cairns Airport about two weeks ahead.

Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns

  • From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Cairns Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Cairns. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Cairns is January, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Cairns Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • August sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to CNS around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Australia

  • Townsville is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cairns. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.

  • Around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns, Bowen is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.

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