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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cairns from £387

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CNS
6 2월 — 13 2월1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 7 1월 2026.

Round-trip from

£755

One-way from

£387

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,203
3/2-16/2
  • 3/2-16/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 105h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
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28/2
  • 28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£124 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 7 1월 2026.

화 3/210:30LGW - CNS
3 stops60h 00mMultiple Airlines
월 16/219:15CNS - LGW
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£755
월 9/317:00LGW - CNS
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
월 30/319:10CNS - LGW
2 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£771
목 19/222:05LHR - CNS
1 stop25h 50mCathay Pacific
화 24/211:25CNS - LHR
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1£831
화 3/221:00LHR - CNS
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
월 16/206:40CNS - LHR
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£837
목 19/222:05LHR - CNS
1 stop25h 50mCathay Pacific
목 26/211:25CNS - LHR
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1£841
목 19/221:00LHR - CNS
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
목 26/218:45CNS - LHR
2 stops56h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£857
화 13/110:30LGW - CNS
3 stops60h 00mMultiple Airlines
수 21/119:15CNS - LGW
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£860
목 29/121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines
일 31/521:40CNS - LHR
2 stops54h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£879
수 15/420:10LHR - CNS
2 stops35h 45mCathay Pacific
수 13/515:35CNS - LHR
2 stops35h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/1£916
월 12/1018:05LGW - CNS
3 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines
월 26/1019:15CNS - LGW
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£916
목 29/117:00LGW - CNS
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
일 31/506:00CNS - LGW
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£937
토 21/206:55STN - CNS
3 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
토 28/206:40CNS - STN
3 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£946

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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 7 1월 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Cairns that are best for you.

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United Kingdom

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Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

월 9/3

17:00-19:50

2 stops40h 50m

Cairns

월 30/3

19:10-15:00

2 stops52h 50m

£771

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

목 19/2

22:05-09:55

1 stop25h 50m

Cairns

목 26/2

11:25-15:00

1 stop37h 35m

£841

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

목 29/1

21:00-11:20

2 stops52h 20m

Cairns

일 31/5

21:40-18:40

2 stops54h 00m

£879

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

수 15/4

18:20-16:55

2 stops37h 35m

Cairns

수 13/5

15:35-18:15

2 stops35h 40m

£917

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

목 29/1

17:00-17:15

2 stops38h 15m

Cairns

일 31/5

06:00-06:40

2 stops33h 40m

£937

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

토 21/2

10:30-05:45

2 stops57h 15m

Cairns

토 28/2

18:40-06:30

2 stops45h 50m

£941

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

토 21/2

06:55-14:05

3 stops45h 10m

Cairns

토 28/2

06:40-11:00

3 stops38h 20m

£946

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

금 20/2

11:15-05:45

3 stops32h 30m

Cairns

금 27/2

09:05-22:50

3 stops47h 45m

£951

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

월 9/3

08:50-08:30

2 stops37h 40m

Cairns

월 30/3

10:00-07:00

2 stops30h 00m

£968

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

목 28/5

11:55-08:40

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

목 16/7

14:55-06:35

2 stops48h 40m

£997

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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 £737). Flying from United Kingdom to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,136). 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 12% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% 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 7 1월 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
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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
1,427 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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
1,121 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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
967 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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
7.5
Good
1,838 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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
7,684 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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

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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 Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, and KLM fly from United Kingdom to Cairns in about 25h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h. 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 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 £466. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, 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 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 £737). Flying from United Kingdom to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,136). 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£722Average£957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£790Average£1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£803Average£1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£828Average£1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,020Average£1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,060Average£1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,138Average£1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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