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

Departing from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns will take you 40h 45m. 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 £821, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns.. Singapore Airlines is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Cairns flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to CNS?

It’s optimal to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 1% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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.

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.

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£431+ Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns

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Round-trip from	£814
One-way from	£431
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£1,109

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23/2-16/3
4 total stops
69h 55m total
London to Cairns

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12/11
3 total stops
57h 15m total
London to Cairns

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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 18 September 2025.

Mon 27/1010:30LGW - CNS

2 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1119:30CNS - LGW

2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£845

Sun 12/1019:00LGW - CNS

2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1006:00CNS - LGW

2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£943

Mon 13/1012:00LGW - CNS

2 stops40h 45mChina Southern

Thu 23/1006:00CNS - LGW

2 stops34h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£1,014

Mon 20/1011:35LGW - CNS

2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1119:15CNS - LGW

2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,097

Fri 17/1011:35LGW - CNS

2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1020:30CNS - LGW

2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,170

Sat 1/1120:25LGW - CNS

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1115:35CNS - LGW

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£1,175

Mon 27/1009:20LGW - CNS

2 stops27h 45mSingapore Airlines

Mon 10/1118:35CNS - LGW

1 stop21h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,227

Sat 1/1120:25LGW - CNS

2 stops40h 40mEmirates

Sat 8/1117:00CNS - LGW

2 stops35h 25mEmirates

Deal found 17/9£1,235

Mon 13/1011:35LGW - CNS

3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1006:00CNS - LGW

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,316

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Mon 27/1010:30LGW - CNS

2 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1119:30CNS - LGW

2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£845

Mon 23/209:20LGW - CNS

1 stop46h 00mSingapore Airlines

Mon 16/318:35CNS - LGW

1 stop21h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/9£911

Mon 13/1012:00LGW - CNS

2 stops40h 45mChina Southern

Thu 23/1006:00CNS - LGW

2 stops34h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£1,014

Sat 1/1120:25LGW - CNS

2 stops40h 40mEmirates

Sat 8/1117:00CNS - LGW

2 stops35h 25mEmirates

Deal found 17/9£1,235

Sun 12/1019:00LGW - CNS

2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1006:00CNS - LGW

2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£943

Mon 20/1011:35LGW - CNS

2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1119:15CNS - LGW

2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,097

Mon 27/1009:20LGW - CNS

2 stops27h 45mSingapore Airlines

Mon 10/1118:35CNS - LGW

1 stop21h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,227

Fri 17/1011:35LGW - CNS

2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1020:30CNS - LGW

2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,170

Sat 1/1120:25LGW - CNS

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1115:35CNS - LGW

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£1,175

Mon 23/209:00LGW - CNS

3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/317:20CNS - LGW

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£1,220

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Sun 12/1019:00LGW - CNS

2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1006:00CNS - LGW

2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£943

Mon 13/1012:00LGW - CNS

2 stops40h 45mChina Southern

Thu 23/1006:00CNS - LGW

2 stops34h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£1,014

Mon 13/1011:35LGW - CNS

3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1006:00CNS - LGW

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,316

Fri 17/1011:35LGW - CNS

2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1020:30CNS - LGW

2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,170

Mon 20/1011:35LGW - CNS

2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1119:15CNS - LGW

2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,097

Mon 27/1010:30LGW - CNS

2 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1119:30CNS - LGW

2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£845

Mon 27/1009:20LGW - CNS

2 stops27h 45mSingapore Airlines

Mon 10/1118:35CNS - LGW

1 stop21h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,227

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Wed 12/1110:30LGW - CNS

3 stops57h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£431

Wed 26/1110:30LGW - CNS

2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£445

Mon 27/1010:30LGW - CNS

2 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£506

Wed 15/1016:55LGW - CNS

3 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£510

Fri 7/1110:30LGW - CNS

3 stops60h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£574

Sun 19/1011:35LGW - CNS

2 stops50h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£589

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LGW - CNS

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Mon 27/10

10:30-22:05

2 stops49h 35m

Cairns

Mon 10/11

19:30-14:00

2 stops52h 30m

£845

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LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 23/2

09:20-17:20

1 stop46h 00m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

18:35-06:25

1 stop21h 50m

£911

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sun 12/10

19:00-19:40

2 stops39h 40m

Cairns

Wed 29/10

06:00-06:30

2 stops34h 30m

£943

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 13/10

12:00-13:45

2 stops40h 45m

Cairns

Thu 23/10

06:00-07:10

2 stops34h 10m

£1,014

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 20/10

11:35-17:10

2 stops44h 35m

Cairns

Mon 3/11

19:15-09:10

2 stops47h 55m

£1,097

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Fri 17/10

11:35-14:40

2 stops42h 05m

Cairns

Sun 19/10

20:30-06:30

2 stops43h 00m

£1,170

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 1/11

20:25-14:05

2 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

15:35-11:40

2 stops30h 05m

£1,175

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 23/2

09:00-08:30

3 stops37h 30m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

17:20-12:35

2 stops29h 15m

£1,220

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 27/10

09:20-23:05

2 stops27h 45m

Cairns

Mon 10/11

18:35-06:25

1 stop21h 50m

£1,227

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 1/11

20:25-23:05

2 stops40h 40m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

17:00-18:25

2 stops35h 25m

£1,235

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from London Gatwick Airport 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

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8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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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 40h 45m. 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 £821, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns.. Singapore Airlines is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from London Gatwick Airport 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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