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LON — CNS
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Cairns are usually found in May or September, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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Wed 31/1217:50LHR - CNS
2 stops37h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 20/111:25CNS - LHR
1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12£1,150
Mon 22/1206:00LHR - CNS
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/111:25CNS - LHR
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£1,516
Wed 31/1214:05STN - CNS
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/119:15CNS - STN
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,595
Wed 31/1213:40LHR - CNS
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/111:35CNS - LHR
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,647
Wed 31/1209:40LGW - CNS
3 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/119:15CNS - LGW
2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,652
Thu 25/1220:15LHR - CNS
1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 8/111:25CNS - LHR
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/12£1,657
Wed 31/1209:10LHR - CNS
3 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/119:15CNS - LHR
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,682
Thu 25/1222:05LHR - CNS
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/109:15CNS - LHR
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,727
Mon 22/1211:35LHR - CNS
2 stops60h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 13/111:25CNS - LHR
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12£1,733
Thu 25/1209:40LGW - CNS
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/109:45CNS - LGW
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,763
Sun 14/1214:05STN - CNS
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1209:45CNS - STN
3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£1,835
Wed 31/1208:40LGW - CNS
2 stops28h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 7/106:00CNS - LGW
2 stops33h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/12£1,866
Best flights from London to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
Sat 9/518:00LGW - CNS
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/506:00CNS - LGW
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£775
Sun 15/309:10LHR - CNS
1 stop22h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 19/418:15CNS - LHR
1 stop54h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,092
Tue 27/117:40LCY - CNS
2 stops30h 15mSWISS
Tue 24/211:25CNS - LCY
2 stops39h 40mSWISS
Deal found 1/12£1,153
Tue 31/312:20LHR - CNS
2 stops37h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/412:35CNS - LHR
2 stops38h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12£1,174
Thu 12/320:15STN - CNS
2 stops28h 30mEmirates
Tue 31/315:35CNS - STN
2 stops36h 10mEmirates
Deal found 30/11£1,176
Wed 13/520:50LHR - CNS
2 stops30h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 17/519:05CNS - LHR
2 stops44h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11£1,181
Mon 12/120:05LCY - CNS
3 stops47h 40mKLM
Fri 23/119:15CNS - LCY
3 stops52h 00mKLM
Deal found 2/12£1,535
Wed 13/509:15LCY - CNS
2 stops46h 45mLufthansa
Sun 17/518:15CNS - LCY
2 stops33h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 30/11£1,587
Mon 12/117:00LGW - CNS
2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/106:00CNS - LGW
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£917
Tue 21/418:00LGW - CNS
3 stops54h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/511:00CNS - LGW
3 stops52h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£918
Fri 1/509:25LHR - CNS
1 stop46h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 29/518:15CNS - LHR
1 stop54h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,094
Tue 27/107:00LHR - CNS
3 stops40h 55mSWISS
Tue 24/211:25CNS - LHR
3 stops39h 15mSWISS
Deal found 1/12£1,179
Mon 6/421:10STN - CNS
2 stops29h 40mEmirates
Wed 22/412:35CNS - STN
2 stops33h 20mEmirates
Deal found 30/11£1,184
Sat 4/420:50LHR - CNS
2 stops35h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 20/419:05CNS - LHR
2 stops44h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12£1,202
Thu 15/117:00LGW - CNS
2 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/109:45CNS - LGW
3 stops54h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£996
Sat 4/420:35LHR - CNS
1 stop35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 20/418:15CNS - LHR
1 stop54h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/12£1,103
Tue 26/521:10STN - CNS
2 stops29h 40mEmirates
Fri 5/612:35CNS - STN
2 stops33h 20mEmirates
Deal found 30/11£1,189
Tue 21/414:45LHR - CNS
2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/515:20CNS - LHR
2 stops56h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£1,003
Sun 15/309:25LGW - CNS
1 stop21h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sun 19/418:15CNS - LGW
1 stop45h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/12£1,113
Wed 4/314:05STN - CNS
2 stops47h 00mEmirates
Sun 8/311:35CNS - STN
2 stops40h 20mEmirates
Deal found 29/11£1,195
Sat 4/410:15LGW - CNS
1 stop45h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 20/418:15CNS - LGW
1 stop45h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,121
Sat 9/521:35LHR - CNS
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/516:55CNS - LHR
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,020
Sat 9/521:10STN - CNS
2 stops30h 45mEmirates
Sat 23/512:35CNS - STN
2 stops33h 20mEmirates
Deal found 1/12£1,203
Sat 9/508:35STN - CNS
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/506:45CNS - STN
3 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,064
Wed 8/421:10STN - CNS
2 stops29h 40mEmirates
Fri 24/412:35CNS - STN
2 stops33h 20mEmirates
Deal found 30/11£1,205
Mon 6/406:10STN - CNS
3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/411:00CNS - STN
3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£1,080
Thu 15/117:40LCY - CNS
2 stops30h 15mSWISS
Thu 22/111:25CNS - LCY
2 stops31h 20mSWISS
Deal found 1/12£1,783
Sat 9/506:05LTN - CNS
3 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/506:45CNS - LTN
3 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,092
Thu 15/114:05STN - CNS
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/109:05CNS - STN
3 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,265
Thu 15/117:40LCY - CNS
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/109:45CNS - LCY
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£1,549
Last-minute flights from London to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from London to Cairns. Data last updated 3 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 31/1217:50LHR - CNS
2 stops37h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 20/111:25CNS - LHR
1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12£1,150
Mon 12/117:00LGW - CNS
2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/106:00CNS - LGW
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£917
Mon 12/121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/107:45CNS - LHR
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£976
Mon 12/117:00LGW - CNS
2 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/109:45CNS - LGW
3 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£977
Mon 12/121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/119:15CNS - LHR
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£1,116
Thu 15/117:00LGW - CNS
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/106:00CNS - LGW
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£940
Thu 15/121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/109:45CNS - LHR
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£999
Thu 15/107:10LHR - CNS
2 stops40h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 22/111:25CNS - LHR
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/12£1,050
Tue 27/122:05LHR - CNS
1 stop25h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 24/211:25CNS - LHR
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/12£954
Tue 27/106:00LHR - CNS
2 stops41h 55mSWISS
Tue 24/211:25CNS - LHR
2 stops33h 50mSWISS
Deal found 1/12£1,120
Tue 27/118:40LGW - CNS
2 stops29h 15mSWISS
Tue 24/211:25CNS - LGW
2 stops40h 25mSWISS
Deal found 1/12£1,133
Tue 27/117:40LCY - CNS
2 stops30h 15mSWISS
Tue 24/211:25CNS - LCY
2 stops39h 40mSWISS
Deal found 1/12£1,153
One-way flights from London to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from London to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
Tue 17/322:00LHR - CNS
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£445
Mon 16/219:55STN - CNS
3 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£448
Mon 16/208:45LTN - CNS
3 stops59h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£458
Tue 17/314:00LTN - CNS
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£473
Wed 18/318:35LTN - CNS
3 stops49h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£488
Tue 17/312:45STN - CNS
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£500
Thu 11/1209:55LHR - CNS
3 stops56h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£516
Tue 17/317:05LGW - CNS
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£536
Sun 28/1214:00LTN - CNS
3 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£657
Thu 11/1214:40LTN - CNS
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£669
Sun 28/1221:15LHR - CNS
3 stops55h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£690
Wed 18/323:20STN - CNS
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11£693
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 3 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Cairns that are best for you.
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London
Fly to
Cairns
Route
Depart
Return
Price
LondonCairns
LGW - CNS
LGWCNS
London Gatwick
Sat 9/5
18:00-18:20
2 stops39h 20m
Cairns
Sat 23/5
06:00-06:40
2 stops33h 40m
£775
LondonCairns
LGW - CNS
LGWCNS
London Gatwick
Mon 12/1
17:00-22:30
2 stops43h 30m
Cairns
Fri 23/1
06:00-06:30
2 stops34h 30m
£917
LondonCairns
LGW - CNS
LGWCNS
London Gatwick
Tue 21/4
18:00-09:45
3 stops54h 45m
Cairns
Tue 12/5
11:00-06:40
3 stops52h 40m
£918
LondonCairns
LGW - CNS
LGWCNS
London Gatwick
Thu 15/1
17:00-05:45
2 stops50h 45m
Cairns
Thu 22/1
09:45-06:30
3 stops54h 45m
£996
LondonCairns
LHR - CNS
LHRCNS
London Heathrow
Tue 21/4
14:45-23:05
2 stops47h 20m
Cairns
Tue 12/5
15:20-15:15
2 stops56h 55m
£1,003
LondonCairns
LHR - CNS
LHRCNS
London Heathrow
Sat 9/5
21:35-17:35
2 stops35h 00m
Cairns
Sat 23/5
16:55-19:20
3 stops35h 25m
£1,020
LondonCairns
STN - CNS
STNCNS
London Stansted
Sat 9/5
08:35-05:35
3 stops36h 00m
Cairns
Sat 23/5
06:45-19:05
3 stops45h 20m
£1,064
LondonCairns
STN - CNS
STNCNS
London Stansted
Mon 6/4
06:10-05:55
3 stops38h 45m
Cairns
Wed 22/4
11:00-21:40
3 stops43h 40m
£1,080
LondonCairns
LHR - CNS
LHRCNS
London Heathrow
Sun 15/3
09:10-17:20
1 stop22h 10m
Cairns
Sun 19/4
18:15-15:45
1 stop54h 30m
£1,092
LondonCairns
LTN - CNS
LTNCNS
London Luton
Sat 9/5
06:05-05:30
3 stops38h 25m
Cairns
Sat 23/5
06:45-16:05
3 stops42h 20m
£1,092
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Best time to book a flight from London to Cairns
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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?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
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 30 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cairns (average of £770). Flying from London to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,110). 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 LON to CNS?
Find hourly flight availability from London to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from London to Cairns in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
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 85% 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.
Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £1,111.
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: 24h 32m.
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 12% of weekly flights between London and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 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?
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, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% 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 3 December 2025.
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.
Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Related info for your journey
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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 5 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 22h 10m. 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 SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at £797. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £809 and £848, respectively. SWISS is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cairns (average of £770). Flying from London to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,110). 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.
Explore flights to Cairns departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 3 December 2025.
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from London to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
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