In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from England to Cairns?

While some choose either London Stansted - Cairns or London Gatwick - Cairns, London Heathrow - Cairns is the most popular route from England to Cairns.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from England to Cairns?

Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways and Japan Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from England to Cairns.

How far in advance should I book a flight from England to Cairns?

Users have found that booking a flight from England to Cairns at least 45 days early can save you up to 40% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 45 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from England to Cairns for as little as £1,046 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £1,416 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from England to Cairns?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from England in May are about £1,191 on average during May, but can be found for as low as £853.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from England?

Located just 2.8 mi from the city center, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from England.

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

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

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from England 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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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from England to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. England to Cairns flights typically cost between £1,194 and £1,569 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £1,070 on Multiple Airlines (27 Oct-10 Nov).

Cheap flight deals from England to Cairns

Round-trip from	£875
One-way from	£407
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£1,313

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10/2-28/2
2 total stops
68h 00m total
England to Cairns

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49h 30m total
England to Cairns

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from England to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 August 2025.

Wed 3/1209:10MAN - CNS

2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/1218:35CNS - MAN

2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£1,024

Mon 1/906:45STN - CNS

3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/906:45CNS - STN

3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,070

Mon 27/1021:00LHR - CNS

2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1118:35CNS - LHR

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8£1,070

Fri 12/911:15LGW - CNS

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1010:00CNS - LGW

3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,080

Thu 6/1120:35LHR - CNS

1 stop58h 45mSingapore Airlines

Fri 5/1218:35CNS - LHR

1 stop30h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/8£1,095

Thu 11/912:00LGW - CNS

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1018:15CNS - LGW

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,097

Fri 26/1216:50LHR - CNS

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/112:00CNS - LHR

2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8£1,106

Thu 11/910:00LHR - CNS

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1010:00CNS - LHR

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,108

Sun 31/807:45STN - CNS

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/906:00CNS - STN

3 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£1,109

Sun 14/921:20LHR - CNS

3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/921:30CNS - LHR

2 stops54h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8£1,111

Mon 27/1010:30LGW - CNS

2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1118:35CNS - LGW

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£1,112

Fri 12/922:10LHR - CNS

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1018:15CNS - LHR

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,114

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Tue 10/210:25MAN - CNS

1 stop38h 05mCathay Pacific

Sat 28/212:00CNS - MAN

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/8£875

Tue 10/210:25MAN - CNS

1 stop38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/212:00CNS - MAN

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£914

Thu 11/920:35LHR - CNS

1 stop59h 25mSingapore Airlines

Fri 17/1018:15CNS - LHR

1 stop34h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,155

Thu 11/914:55STN - CNS

2 stops33h 35mEmirates

Fri 17/1011:15CNS - STN

2 stops34h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/8£1,301

Wed 3/1209:10MAN - CNS

2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/1218:35CNS - MAN

2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£1,024

Thu 30/1011:00LHR - CNS

2 stops37h 45mCathay Pacific

Thu 27/1112:35CNS - LHR

2 stops36h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/8£1,166

Mon 27/1009:20LGW - CNS

2 stops27h 45mSingapore Airlines

Mon 10/1118:35CNS - LGW

1 stop45h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,167

Mon 1/906:45STN - CNS

3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/906:45CNS - STN

3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,070

Sat 18/1022:15LHR - CNS

2 stops52h 40mCathay Pacific

Sat 22/1112:35CNS - LHR

2 stops36h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/8£1,182

Fri 12/911:15LGW - CNS

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1010:00CNS - LGW

3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,080

Mon 27/1009:10LHR - CNS

2 stops27h 55mSingapore Airlines

Mon 10/1118:35CNS - LHR

1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,201

Thu 11/912:00LGW - CNS

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1018:15CNS - LGW

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,097

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Sun 31/807:45STN - CNS

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/906:00CNS - STN

3 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£1,109

Sun 31/807:30LGW - CNS

3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/905:45CNS - LGW

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£1,125

Mon 1/906:45STN - CNS

3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/906:45CNS - STN

3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,070

Mon 1/906:50LGW - CNS

3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/906:45CNS - LGW

3 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,130

Sat 6/910:00LHR - CNS

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/906:45CNS - LHR

3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8£1,177

Thu 11/912:00LGW - CNS

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1018:15CNS - LGW

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,097

Thu 11/910:00LHR - CNS

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1010:00CNS - LHR

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,108

Thu 11/920:35LHR - CNS

1 stop59h 25mSingapore Airlines

Fri 17/1018:15CNS - LHR

1 stop34h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,155

Thu 11/910:00LHR - CNS

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/918:15CNS - LHR

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8£1,165

Fri 12/911:15LGW - CNS

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1010:00CNS - LGW

3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,080

Fri 12/922:10LHR - CNS

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1018:15CNS - LHR

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£1,114

Sun 14/921:20LHR - CNS

3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/921:30CNS - LHR

2 stops54h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8£1,111

One-way flights from England to Cairns
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Mon 8/912:35LGW - CNS

2 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£407

Mon 8/922:30LHR - CNS

2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£426

Fri 7/1117:00LGW - CNS

3 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£443

Mon 22/918:05LGW - CNS

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£449

Wed 27/820:55LGW - CNS

2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£468

Fri 7/1121:00LHR - CNS

3 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£474

Wed 27/822:40LHR - CNS

2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8£489

Tue 23/921:20LHR - CNS

2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£513

Mon 22/921:20LHR - CNS

3 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£516

Sun 31/815:40LTN - CNS

3 stops57h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£521

Tue 16/911:25LGW - CNS

3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£527

Sun 31/822:40LHR - CNS

3 stops58h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8£532

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Price

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 10/2

10:25-10:30

1 stop38h 05m

Cairns

Sat 28/2

12:00-07:55

1 stop29h 55m

£875

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 10/2

10:25-10:30

1 stop38h 05m

Cairns

Sat 28/2

12:00-08:50

2 stops30h 50m

£914

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Wed 3/12

09:10-04:35

2 stops33h 25m

Cairns

Mon 29/12

18:35-17:55

2 stops33h 20m

£1,024

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Mon 1/9

06:45-04:25

3 stops36h 40m

Cairns

Mon 8/9

06:45-18:00

3 stops44h 15m

£1,070

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Fri 12/9

11:15-04:25

2 stops32h 10m

Cairns

Fri 17/10

10:00-16:25

3 stops39h 25m

£1,080

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 11/9

12:00-06:35

3 stops33h 35m

Cairns

Fri 17/10

18:15-12:35

2 stops27h 20m

£1,097

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Thu 11/9

10:00-06:35

3 stops35h 35m

Cairns

Fri 17/10

10:00-07:00

2 stops30h 00m

£1,108

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sun 31/8

07:45-04:25

3 stops35h 40m

Cairns

Wed 3/9

06:00-20:05

3 stops47h 05m

£1,109

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 27/10

10:30-23:05

2 stops50h 35m

Cairns

Mon 10/11

18:35-06:25

1 stop21h 50m

£1,112

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Fri 12/9

22:10-13:45

2 stops30h 35m

Cairns

Fri 17/10

18:15-15:45

1 stop30h 30m

£1,114

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from England to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from England to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ENG to CNS?

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from England?
Located just 2.8 mi from the city center, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from England.
What are the most popular routes from England to Cairns?
While some choose either London Stansted - Cairns or London Gatwick - Cairns, London Heathrow - Cairns is the most popular route from England to Cairns.
Can I find deals for flights from England to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from England to Cairns?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from England to Cairns?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from England to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from England to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from England to Cairns

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£696	Average£1,043	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£780	Average£1,083	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£800	Average£1,135	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£809	Average£1,095	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£826	Average£1,194	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£1,119	Average£1,381	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£1,135	Average£1,367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£1,139	Average£1,513	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Japan Airlines	Cheapest£1,352	Average£1,546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights

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