1 EXHIBIT 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the use of our report dated July 31, 1997 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Flextronics International Ltd., in the Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of Flextronics International Ltd., for the registration of 1,750,000 shares of its Ordinary Shares. /s/ Ernst & Young Ernst & Young Certified Public Accountants September 29, 1997 Singapore