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Cheap flights from London to Cairns from £401

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CNS
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Cairns are usually found in February or September, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 17 March 2026.

Sun 26/411:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops45h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/506:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£761
Mon 11/522:10
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/606:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£820
Wed 20/518:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops44h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/506:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3£828
Wed 20/521:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/521:40
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops54h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3£830
Mon 23/1117:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/1209:45
CNS
-
LGW
3 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3£845
Thu 30/418:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/515:35
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops48h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3£846
Tue 5/511:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops45h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/515:35
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops48h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3£851
Tue 5/521:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/521:40
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops54h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£866
Mon 2/1117:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/1209:45
CNS
-
LGW
3 stops54h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3£875
Tue 5/521:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/515:35
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops60h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3£885
Thu 21/511:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops48h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/706:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3£885
Mon 9/1117:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1109:45
CNS
-
LGW
3 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£887

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 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£761

One-way from

£401

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,204
26/4-3/5
  • 26/4-3/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 50m total
  • London to Cairns
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15/6
  • 15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 05m total
  • London to Cairns
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LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sun 26/4

11:35-18:25

2 stops45h 50m

Cairns

Sun 3/5

06:00-15:00

2 stops42h 00m

£761

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Tue 2/6

14:55-08:40

2 stops32h 45m

Cairns

Thu 18/6

13:55-12:55

2 stops56h 00m

£1,067

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 4/4

21:45-16:15

2 stops33h 30m

Cairns

Mon 20/4

17:00-19:45

2 stops35h 45m

£1,081

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 30/5

21:45-17:35

2 stops34h 50m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

06:00-19:45

2 stops46h 45m

£1,088

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sat 30/5

21:05-12:55

2 stops30h 50m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

17:00-12:55

2 stops28h 55m

£1,096

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Fri 29/5

21:45-12:55

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

06:00-19:45

2 stops46h 45m

£1,113

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sun 26/4

11:20-17:00

1 stop20h 40m

Cairns

Sun 3/5

18:15-15:45

1 stop54h 30m

£1,122

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sun 26/4

14:55-05:30

2 stops29h 35m

Cairns

Sun 3/5

15:45-12:55

2 stops30h 10m

£1,131

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Fri 29/5

10:10-17:00

1 stop45h 50m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

18:15-06:55

1 stop21h 40m

£1,142

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Thu 21/5

14:55-10:35

2 stops34h 40m

Cairns

Thu 16/7

18:20-12:55

2 stops51h 35m

£1,147

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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 13 March 2026.

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 76 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cairns (average of £793). Flying from London to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,393). 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’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 89% 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 £1,269.

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 Perth (PER) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 20m.

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 101 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 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, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% 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 17 March 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
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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
1,479 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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
1,210 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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
1,005 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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
3,736 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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 4 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 £884. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £970 and £1,087, respectively. Cathay Pacific is priced at 31% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cairns (average of £793). Flying from London to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,393). 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£884Average£1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£970Average£1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,087Average£1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,147Average£1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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