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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London to Cairns flights typically cost between £1,090 and £1,416 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £1,082 on Multiple Airlines (30 Oct-27 Nov).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 26h 14m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London to Cairns flights typically cost between £1,090 and £1,416 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £1,082 on Multiple Airlines (30 Oct-27 Nov).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £1,075.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long is the flight from London to Cairns?

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Departing from London to Cairns will take you 36h 10m. The distance from London to Cairns is about 9391 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

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

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Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at £784. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £787 and £816, respectively. SWISS is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

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

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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.

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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).

Question 13

What are the most popular routes from London to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways or Japan Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London to Cairns.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London to Cairns?

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Users have found that flying from London to Cairns on a Tuesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from London 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 London to Cairns for as little as £1,055 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 £1,428 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

May can be a great time to fly to Cairns from London with a flight ticket averaging about £1,201. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as £861. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from London to Cairns in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 70% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 7 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Cairns’s city center.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from London to Cairns?

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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 London to Cairns.

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from London to Cairns?

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When you search for this flight from London to Cairns, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from London to Cairns?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from London to Cairns for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from London to Cairns with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from London to Cairns flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from London to Cairns become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from London to Cairns and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	£1,082
One-way from	£429
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£1,324

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£784	Average£1,180	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£787	Average£1,113	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£816	Average£1,184	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£833	Average£1,161	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£966	Average£1,128	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£1,129	Average£1,434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Japan Airlines	Cheapest£1,364	Average£1,559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights

Cheap flights from London to Cairns from £429

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Cairns are usually found in May or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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