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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Bristol to Cairns? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Cairns.$1,510 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 11, returning Thu, Nov 26.Round-trip flight with easyJet and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Bristol on Wed, Nov 11, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Cairns on Thu, Nov 26, arriving in Bristol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,510, select.
Cairns.$1,612 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 14, returning Mon, Sep 28.Round-trip flight with easyJet and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Bristol on Mon, Sep 14, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Cairns on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Bristol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,612, select.
Cairns.$1,772 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 11, returning Fri, Jan 29.Round-trip flight with KLM and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Bristol on Wed, Nov 11, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Cairns on Fri, Jan 29, arriving in Bristol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,772, select.
Cairns.$1,819 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 12, returning Mon, Jan 25.Round-trip flight with easyJet and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Bristol on Tue, Jan 12, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Cairns on Mon, Jan 25, arriving in Bristol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,819, select.
Cairns.$2,131 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 19, returning Tue, Feb 2.Round-trip flight with easyJet and Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Bristol on Tue, Jan 19, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Cairns on Tue, Feb 2, arriving in Bristol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,131, select.
Cairns.$2,366 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 14, returning Tue, Jan 26.Round-trip flight with easyJet and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Bristol on Mon, Sep 14, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Cairns on Tue, Jan 26, arriving in Bristol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,366, select.
Cairns.$2,615 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 1, returning Mon, Feb 15.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Bristol on Mon, Feb 1, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Cairns on Mon, Feb 15, arriving in Bristol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,615, select.

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Bristol to Cairns: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Bristol to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Bristol to Cairns is $1,510. 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 Bristol to Cairns. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,510.
There are no flights flying from Bristol to Cairns, as of March 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Bristol to Cairns is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bristol Airport to Cairns Airport on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Bristol 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, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cairns is UTC+10, which is ten hours ahead of Bristol.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BRS to CNS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • At the moment, $859 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Cairns Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,510. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from BRS to CNS, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport to Cairns Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • Picking up cheap flights from BRS to CNS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bristol Airport to Cairns Airport.

Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)

  • Of the flights that depart from Bristol Airport, 69.8% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To reach Bristol Airport from central Bristol, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometers from the airport to the city center.

  • The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Bristol Airport to Cairns Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BRS:

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • If you're landing on a late Bristol Airport to Cairns Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CNS:

  • Grab a Cairns Airport rental car and discover Cairns and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Cairns Airport around two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns

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

  • Getting to the center by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Bristol Airport to Cairns Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cairns in February.

  • When booking your flight from Bristol Airport to Cairns Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from BRS to CNS in August if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

  • Cairns is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. Around 290 kilometers south of Cairns, a visit to Townsville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.

  • Bowen is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 434 kilometers south-east of Cairns. No journey is complete without experiencing Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.

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