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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cairns from £465

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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CNS
11 May — 18 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Cairns

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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 11 April 2026.

Sun 1/1117:00
LGW
-
CNS
3 stops53h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/1109:45
CNS
-
LGW
3 stops54h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£868
Thu 21/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/512:35
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£964
Tue 22/921:45
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/1007:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£967
Sat 4/721:45
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/707:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£968
Tue 2/609:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/611:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£996
Mon 25/511:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops50h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/606:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£1,000
Tue 1/911:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops49h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/906:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£1,001
Thu 28/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/711:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£1,004
Sat 17/1011:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops44h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1006:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£1,008
Sat 19/910:25
LGW
-
CNS
3 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1019:15
CNS
-
LGW
3 stops45h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£1,016
Wed 21/1011:10
MAN
-
CNS
3 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/1119:15
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£1,024
Wed 14/1011:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops44h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1015:50
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops56h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£1,026

Find 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 11 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£964

One-way from

£465

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,244
21/5-28/5
  • 21/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
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14/8
  • 14/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£95 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sat 4/7

21:45-22:40

2 stops39h 55m

Cairns

Thu 16/7

11:00-07:00

2 stops29h 00m

£981

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Tue 26/5

14:55-05:30

2 stops29h 35m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

17:40-18:45

2 stops34h 05m

£1,072
Fastest return journey

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sat 30/5

14:55-05:30

2 stops29h 35m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

17:00-12:55

2 stops28h 55m

£1,105

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Tue 26/5

10:05-05:30

2 stops34h 25m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

15:45-19:45

2 stops37h 00m

£1,133

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Mon 25/5

14:55-11:50

2 stops35h 55m

Cairns

Mon 1/6

15:45-12:55

2 stops30h 10m

£1,144

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Wed 6/5

21:05-19:30

2 stops37h 25m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

15:45-18:45

2 stops36h 00m

£1,154

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Wed 10/6

14:55-22:45

2 stops46h 50m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

06:00-12:55

2 stops39h 55m

£1,154

BirminghamCairns

BHX - CNS

BHXCNS

Birmingham

Thu 21/5

14:35-11:15

2 stops35h 40m

Cairns

Thu 28/5

15:35-12:30

2 stops29h 55m

£1,156

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Mon 25/5

14:40-13:40

2 stops38h 00m

Cairns

Mon 1/6

06:45-12:40

2 stops38h 55m

£1,157

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Mon 11/5

14:55-11:50

2 stops35h 55m

Cairns

Sun 31/5

06:00-18:45

2 stops45h 45m

£1,160

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns (average of £736). Flying from United Kingdom to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,372). 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 11% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom 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 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 6% 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 11 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways 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
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,268 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,018 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
7,909 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 Qantas Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways fly from United Kingdom to Cairns in about 29h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 50m. United Kingdom and Cairns are separated by a distance of 9409 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 Gatwick - Cairns or London Stansted - 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.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns (average of £736). Flying from United Kingdom to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,372). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£726Average£983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£808Average£1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£873Average£1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£964Average£1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,074Average£1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,133Average£1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,175Average£1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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