£52+ Direct flights from Cairns

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CNS — LHR
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Direct flights from Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Sun 25/106:00CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Sun 1/208:55BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 11/12£93
Sun 25/106:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 1/206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 11/12£96
Sun 8/206:40CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 10/206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 9/12£111
Sat 31/114:40CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 4/220:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12£114
Sat 24/109:05CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sat 31/106:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12£125
Mon 26/115:50CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 1/206:20SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 11/12£152
Tue 10/210:55CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 11/208:10SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12£168
Sun 11/117:35CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 14/114:40SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12£172
Wed 31/1214:40CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Mon 5/106:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12£190
Thu 25/1214:40CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 26/1206:10BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/12£266
Wed 25/217:20CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 27/211:35BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12£355
Sat 10/111:40CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Mon 12/120:40BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/12£356

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 25/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 1/2

08:55-11:20

Nonstop2h 25m

£93

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sun 25/1

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

£96

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Wed 7/1

06:00-08:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 17/1

07:05-09:20

Nonstop2h 15m

£111

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sun 8/2

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

£111

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Wed 11/3

06:40-10:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

£111

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 31/1

14:40-17:00

Nonstop2h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

20:40-23:05

Nonstop2h 25m

£114

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 24/1

09:05-13:00

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/1

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

£125

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Mon 26/1

15:50-19:50

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

06:20-08:20

Nonstop3h 00m

£152

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Tue 10/2

10:55-14:55

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

08:10-10:15

Nonstop3h 05m

£168

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sun 11/1

17:35-21:35

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/1

14:40-16:45

Nonstop3h 05m

£172

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  • Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Sydney.

  • How long is a direct flight from Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 3h 27m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (2h 05m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (4h 50m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct from Cairns?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, March is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, February offers travelers the most options.

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