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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns from £487

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CNS
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 June 2026.

Sat 7/1117:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/1119:15
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£947
Fri 13/1117:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/1119:15
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£1,026
Wed 28/1010:30
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1114:40
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops49h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£1,035
Mon 7/918:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1012:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops51h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£1,052
Sun 23/810:40
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/918:15
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£1,064
Fri 19/618:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops53h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/706:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£1,082
Wed 1/718:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/706:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£1,115
Wed 1/718:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/206:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£1,119
Sun 21/611:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops59h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/913:30
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£1,123
Sun 15/1117:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/1110:55
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£1,166
Mon 6/718:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/806:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£1,174

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Round-trip from

£947

One-way from

£487

Popular in

December

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February

Average price

£1,213
7/11-21/11
  • 7/11-21/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 30m total
  • London to Cairns
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13/9
  • 13/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 55m total
  • London to Cairns
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LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 5/11

20:25-19:20

2 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Sun 8/11

14:55-18:25

2 stops37h 30m

£1,210

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Wed 11/11

09:40-10:45

2 stops39h 05m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

13:55-18:25

2 stops38h 30m

£1,213
Fastest return journey

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 24/8

13:10-17:00

1 stop42h 50m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

18:15-06:55

1 stop21h 40m

£1,215

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Wed 8/7

18:00-18:35

2 stops39h 35m

Cairns

Fri 17/7

06:00-15:00

2 stops42h 00m

£1,282

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Wed 1/7

09:25-04:30

2 stops34h 05m

Cairns

Wed 22/7

15:35-16:40

3 stops34h 05m

£1,494

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 22/6

21:45-08:40

2 stops49h 55m

Cairns

Thu 25/6

12:35-19:45

2 stops40h 10m

£1,516

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 4/7

13:00-17:00

1 stop43h 00m

Cairns

Thu 16/7

21:00-09:30

2 stops45h 30m

£1,604

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 10/8

09:00-11:25

2 stops41h 25m

Cairns

Fri 28/8

19:15-06:40

2 stops44h 25m

£1,614

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Tue 11/8

09:00-23:20

2 stops29h 20m

Cairns

Fri 28/8

19:15-06:40

2 stops44h 25m

£1,623

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 10/8

09:00-11:25

2 stops41h 25m

Cairns

Sun 30/8

19:15-06:40

2 stops44h 25m

£1,644

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns

How often are flights from London to Cairns delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between London and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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 9 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,539 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 2.8 mi from the city center, Cairns is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from London Gatwick. Booking flights from London Gatwick to Cairns (CNS) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from London Gatwick from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns?

    Departing from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns will take you 36h 55m. There are 9413 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Cairns. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns round-trip?

    Singapore Airlines, at £1,019, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns..

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Cairns.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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.

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Top airline flying from Gatwick to Cairns

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,019Average£1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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