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Cheap flights from London to Cairns from £426

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LON — CNS
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
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Cheap 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 19 March 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

£1,036

One-way from

£521
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From London (LON) to Cairns
One-way flight from London (LON) to Cairns

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

Users have found that flying from London to Cairns on a Thursday 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.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from London to Cairns at least 34 days early can save you up to 49% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 34 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from London to Cairns for as little as £1,440 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 £2,515 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

October can be a great time to fly to Cairns from London with a flight ticket averaging about £1,446. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as £1,013. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Cairns (LON - CNS)?

It’s optimal to fly from London to Cairns in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Cheap China Southern flights from London to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Southern for the route between London and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest China Southern flights we've detected travelling from London to Cairns. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Wed 15/522:10LHR - CNS
2 stops53h 30mChina Southern
Wed 5/613:45CNS - LHR
2 stops62h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 17/3£1,072
Wed 8/522:10LHR - CNS
2 stops53h 30mChina Southern
Wed 22/513:30CNS - LHR
2 stops38h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£1,125

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from London to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between London and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Qatar Airways flights we've found from London to Cairns. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Tue 30/409:00LGW - CNS
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 7/512:10CNS - LGW
2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/3£1,198
Sat 18/509:00LGW - CNS
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 1/612:10CNS - LGW
2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£1,302
Sun 2/609:00LGW - CNS
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 30/812:10CNS - LGW
2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/3£1,412
Thu 4/409:00LGW - CNS
2 stops29h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 20/916:40CNS - LGW
2 stops29h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/3£5,530
Wed 3/409:00LGW - CNS
2 stops29h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 20/916:40CNS - LGW
2 stops29h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/3£6,008

London to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between London and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from London to Cairns in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 15/522:10LHR - CNS
2 stops53h 30mChina Southern
Wed 5/613:45CNS - LHR
2 stops62h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 17/3£1,072
Sat 18/511:25LHR - CNS
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/610:15CNS - LHR
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£1,081
Sat 11/522:10LHR - CNS
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/613:30CNS - LHR
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£1,109
Wed 15/509:00LGW - CNS
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/613:30CNS - LGW
2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£1,110
Wed 8/522:05LHR - CNS
1 stop33h 55mSingapore Airlines
Wed 22/518:15CNS - LHR
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/3£1,114
Wed 8/522:10LHR - CNS
2 stops53h 30mChina Southern
Wed 22/513:30CNS - LHR
2 stops38h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 18/3£1,125
Tue 1/1010:15LGW - CNS
1 stop21h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 20/1018:15CNS - LGW
1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/3£1,138
Fri 1/1121:50LHR - CNS
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1109:10CNS - LHR
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£1,154
Sat 11/511:25LHR - CNS
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/610:15CNS - LHR
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£1,173

One-way flights to Cairns from London

Search for one-way flight options from London to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from London to Cairns. Users in need of a round-trip flight from London to Cairns instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Fri 12/413:25LGW - CNS
3 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£426
Tue 16/406:40LGW - CNS
3 stops54h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£439
Thu 18/406:35LGW - CNS
3 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£440
Tue 16/415:10LGW - CNS
3 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£452
Mon 15/407:40LGW - CNS
3 stops53h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£462
Wed 17/406:00LGW - CNS
3 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£469
Tue 16/420:20LHR - CNS
3 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£488
Tue 16/406:05LTN - CNS
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£513
Mon 27/522:00LHR - CNS
3 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£514

Find flights from London to Cairns within your budget

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 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

£1,072 - £1,521

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London HeathrowCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Wed 15/5

2 stops53h 30m

Cairns

Wed 5/6

2 stops62h 25m

£1,072

London HeathrowCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sat 18/5

1 stop20h 35m

Cairns

Sat 1/6

2 stops40h 30m

£1,081

London HeathrowCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Wed 8/5

1 stop33h 55m

Cairns

Wed 22/5

1 stop20h 40m

£1,114

London GatwickCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Tue 30/4

2 stops39h 50m

Cairns

Tue 7/5

2 stops34h 15m

£1,198

London HeathrowCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Thu 16/5

2 stops39h 20m

Cairns

Mon 20/5

2 stops51h 35m

£1,265

London StanstedCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Wed 15/5

2 stops36h 20m

Cairns

Wed 5/6

2 stops33h 10m

£1,275

London HeathrowCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Thu 20/6

2 stops36h 55m

Cairns

Fri 12/7

2 stops48h 35m

£1,312

London HeathrowCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sat 11/5

3 stops30h 20m

Cairns

Sat 1/6

2 stops33h 35m

£1,482

London HeathrowCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Wed 8/5

1 stop33h 45m

Cairns

Wed 22/5

2 stops36h 20m

£1,520

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

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When is the best time to 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 January 2024.
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 33 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Midday
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Cairns flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cairns by month

Plan your trip from London to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from London to Cairns is currently £467 while a return flight costs £1,258. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cairns (average of £1,319). Flying from London to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,090). 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.

January

£1,383

February

£1,242

March

£1,272

April

£1,301

May

£1,106

June

£1,235

July

£1,641

August

£1,266

September

£1,036

October

£1,468

November

£1,284

December

£1,481

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

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 19 March 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from London to Cairns to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
998 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.5
Very Good
998 reviews
8.5
Very Good
998 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.4
Very Good
1,477 reviews
8.5
Very Good
998 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews
8.5
Very Good
998 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.5
Very Good
998 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

7.8
Good
2,183 reviews
8.5
Very Good
998 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

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

  • Can I find flights from London to Cairns for under £1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Cairns for under £1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Southern for just £1,072, but on average you can expect to pay £1,205.

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

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at £1,072. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £1,114 and £1,198, respectively. China Southern is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • What does LHR to CNS mean?

    LHR and CNS are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LHR to CNS refers to a flight route from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns Airport. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), London City Airport (LCY), London Southend Airport (SEN).

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Top 7 airlines flying from London to Cairns

Discover the top 7 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 905,048 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£697Average£1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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LufthansaCheapest£752Average£1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China SouthernCheapest£1,015Average£1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£1,176Average£1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,274Average£1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,316Average£1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest£1,406Average£1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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