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Cheap flights from London to Cairns from £485

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CNS
29 May — 5 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2026.

Tue 20/1021:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1119:20
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops56h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£959
Sat 13/611:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops45h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/613:15
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£1,004
Thu 28/511:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/707:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops41h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£1,005
Thu 28/521:05
STN
-
CNS
2 stops30h 50m
Emirates
Mon 15/617:00
CNS
-
STN
2 stops28h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 28/4£1,022
Thu 28/521:45
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops30h 10m
Emirates
Mon 15/617:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops28h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 28/4£1,028
Sat 30/521:05
STN
-
CNS
2 stops35h 30m
Emirates
Mon 15/617:00
CNS
-
STN
2 stops28h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 28/4£1,042
Wed 29/420:45
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/510:15
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£1,048
Sat 30/521:45
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops34h 50m
Emirates
Mon 15/617:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops28h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 28/4£1,048
Thu 28/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/710:15
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£1,051
Tue 2/614:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops33h 05m
Emirates
Thu 18/613:55
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops38h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 29/4£1,053
Thu 28/511:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/706:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£1,055
Tue 9/618:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/606:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£1,055

Find flight deals from London to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£959

One-way from

£485

Popular in

December

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February

Average price

£1,207
20/10-16/11
  • 20/10-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 94h 50m total
  • London to Cairns
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6/9
  • 6/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 50m total
  • London to Cairns
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LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Thu 28/5

21:05-12:55

2 stops30h 50m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

17:00-12:55

2 stops28h 55m

£1,022

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Tue 2/6

14:55-10:35

2 stops34h 40m

Cairns

Thu 18/6

13:55-12:55

2 stops56h 00m

£1,077

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Thu 10/9

14:55-08:40

2 stops32h 45m

Cairns

Wed 16/9

13:40-12:55

2 stops32h 15m

£1,087

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Thu 28/5

14:55-09:45

3 stops33h 50m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

17:00-12:55

2 stops28h 55m

£1,146

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 1/9

11:20-17:00

1 stop20h 40m

Cairns

Sun 4/10

18:15-15:45

1 stop30h 30m

£1,173

LondonCairns

LCY - CNS

LCYCNS

London City

Thu 28/5

09:15-04:30

2 stops34h 15m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

11:40-08:40

2 stops54h 00m

£1,177

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sat 30/5

14:55-09:45

3 stops33h 50m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

17:00-12:55

2 stops28h 55m

£1,177

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

09:00-09:45

3 stops39h 45m

Cairns

Thu 16/7

21:00-06:40

2 stops42h 40m

£1,199

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sat 13/6

21:05-16:15

2 stops34h 10m

Cairns

Sat 20/6

12:35-12:55

2 stops33h 20m

£1,208

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Wed 3/6

14:55-08:40

2 stops32h 45m

Cairns

Wed 17/6

13:55-18:45

2 stops37h 50m

£1,210

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Cairns?

The price you pay for your flight from London to Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cairns (average of £696). Flying from London to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,207). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Cairns?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Cairns?

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Cairns chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of one-stop itineraries from London to Cairns on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Cairns?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £1,274.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Cairns?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Cairns?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 08m.

How often are flights from London to Cairns delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between London and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 29 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from London to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,310 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,028 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,724 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from London. On average, Cairns has 0 inbound flights from London per day from 3 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Cairns’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from London to Cairns?

    Departing from London to Cairns will take you 20h 40m. The distance from London to Cairns is about 9409 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Cairns round-trip?

    Flying on Cathay Pacific is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at £869. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £959 and £1,128, respectively. Cathay Pacific is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Cairns?

    The most popular route from London to Cairns is London Heathrow - Cairns. You may also consider London Gatwick - Cairns or London Stansted - Cairns.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cairns (average of £696). Flying from London to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,207). 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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Cathay PacificCheapest£869Average£1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£959Average£1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,128Average£1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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