How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Cairns?

Airlines like Emirates, Qantas Airways, and Qatar Airways fly from United Kingdom to Cairns in about 34h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 20m. United Kingdom and Cairns are separated by a distance of 9368 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Cairns one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £552. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from United Kingdom to Cairns for a low price.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Cairns?

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

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

Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from United Kingdom to Cairns.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from United Kingdom to Cairns as you normally would.

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

Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from United Kingdom. Cairns is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Cairns’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Cairns?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns (average of £1,204). Flying from United Kingdom to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,656). 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 often are flights from the United Kingdom to Cairns delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Kingdom to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific from the United Kingdom 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.

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Wee Keng,May 2026

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Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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Excellent

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SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from United Kingdom?
Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from United Kingdom. Cairns is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Cairns’s city center.
How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Cairns?
Airlines like Emirates, Qantas Airways, and Qatar Airways fly from United Kingdom to Cairns in about 34h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 20m. United Kingdom and Cairns are separated by a distance of 9368 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Cairns one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £552. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from United Kingdom to Cairns for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Cairns?
The most popular route from United Kingdom to Cairns is London Heathrow - Cairns. You may also consider London Stansted - Cairns or London Gatwick - Cairns.
Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Cairns?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Cairns?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns (average of £1,204). Flying from United Kingdom to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,656). 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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Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£1,022	Average£1,351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
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About 10% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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Wednesday 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.

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Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

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