How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Cairns?

Airlines like Emirates, Qantas Airways, and Singapore Airlines fly from United Kingdom to Cairns in about 21h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 10m. United Kingdom and Cairns are separated by a distance of 9413 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 £547. 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 Glasgow Intl - 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.

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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 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 £1,182). Flying from United Kingdom to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,641). 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

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Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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Matt,Jun 2026

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Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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Matt,Jun 2026

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Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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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 Singapore Airlines fly from United Kingdom to Cairns in about 21h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 10m. United Kingdom and Cairns are separated by a distance of 9413 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 £547. 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 Glasgow Intl - Cairns or London Gatwick - Cairns.
Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
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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 £1,182). Flying from United Kingdom to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,641). 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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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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