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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cairns from £415

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CNS
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£1,085

One-way from

£415

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,315
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 14/11-26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 80h 45m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
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6/12
  • 6/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£127 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Thu 28/810:55MAN - CNS
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/907:15CNS - MAN
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£1,023
Fri 14/1109:10LHR - CNS
1 stop46h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 26/1118:35CNS - LHR
1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/8£1,085
Thu 11/912:20LHR - CNS
2 stops35h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 14/917:35CNS - LHR
2 stops54h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/8£1,088
Sun 19/1022:10LHR - CNS
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1006:40CNS - LHR
3 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£1,099
Thu 11/911:25LGW - CNS
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/907:00CNS - LGW
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£1,103
Mon 8/918:05LGW - CNS
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/921:30CNS - LGW
2 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£1,105
Fri 14/1107:00LGW - CNS
3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1106:40CNS - LGW
3 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£1,119
Mon 20/1011:35LGW - CNS
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1117:20CNS - LGW
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£1,132
Fri 14/1109:20LGW - CNS
1 stop46h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 26/1118:35CNS - LGW
1 stop45h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/8£1,144
Thu 11/914:40LHR - CNS
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/907:00CNS - LHR
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£1,145
Mon 27/1022:00LHR - CNS
2 stops59h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1118:35CNS - LHR
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£1,152
Thu 30/1020:15LHR - CNS
2 stops53h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/1112:35CNS - LHR
2 stops36h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/8£1,160

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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
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United Kingdom

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Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Fri 14/11

09:10-17:20

1 stop46h 10m

Cairns

Wed 26/11

18:35-19:10

1 stop34h 35m

£1,085

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Thu 11/9

12:20-08:35

2 stops35h 15m

Cairns

Sun 14/9

17:35-15:15

2 stops54h 40m

£1,088

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sun 19/10

22:10-23:05

2 stops39h 55m

Cairns

Sun 26/10

06:40-15:55

3 stops42h 15m

£1,099

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 11/9

11:25-06:35

3 stops34h 10m

Cairns

Sun 14/9

07:00-09:55

3 stops35h 55m

£1,103

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 8/9

18:05-23:05

2 stops44h 00m

Cairns

Wed 24/9

21:30-15:10

2 stops50h 40m

£1,105

LondonCairns

LCY - CNS

LCYCNS

London City

Tue 10/2

17:45-10:30

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Fri 27/2

18:35-07:55

2 stops23h 20m

£1,111

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Fri 14/11

07:00-05:45

3 stops36h 45m

Cairns

Wed 26/11

06:40-18:35

3 stops45h 55m

£1,119

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

13:05-05:45

2 stops30h 40m

Cairns

Fri 27/2

18:35-06:25

1 stop21h 50m

£1,129

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 20/10

11:35-17:10

2 stops44h 35m

Cairns

Mon 3/11

17:20-12:35

2 stops29h 15m

£1,132

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Mon 5/1

06:35-08:20

3 stops39h 45m

Cairns

Mon 2/2

12:35-14:55

3 stops36h 20m

£1,138

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Cairns

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

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.

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 29 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andSWISS 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
977 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,715 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,371 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom 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 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 Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and SWISS fly from United Kingdom to Cairns in about 30h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 25m. United Kingdom and Cairns are separated by a distance of 9391 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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?

    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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    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.

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

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

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Top 9 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Cairns

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SWISSCheapest£699Average£1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£783Average£1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£803Average£1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£822Average£1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£829Average£1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,106Average£1,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,121Average£1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,139Average£1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest£1,357Average£1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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