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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cairns from £407

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CNS
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£762

One-way from

£407

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,703
27/10-10/11
  • 27/10-10/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 100h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
30/8
  • 30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£132 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£36 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Cairns

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 July 2025.

Mon 27/1017:00LGW - CNS
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1109:55CNS - LGW
2 stops62h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£762
Mon 27/1021:00LHR - CNS
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1106:00CNS - LHR
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£820
Tue 23/922:15LHR - CNS
2 stops39h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 14/1114:50CNS - LHR
2 stops48h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/7£1,019
Wed 26/1110:55LHR - CNS
1 stop44h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 10/1218:35CNS - LHR
1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/7£1,069
Mon 8/906:00STN - CNS
3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/306:45CNS - STN
3 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£1,074
Sun 24/818:45MAN - CNS
2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/811:40CNS - MAN
2 stops63h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£1,099
Wed 26/1109:20LGW - CNS
1 stop46h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 10/1218:35CNS - LGW
1 stop21h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/7£1,103
Mon 27/1009:50LGW - CNS
2 stops28h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 10/1110:55CNS - LGW
2 stops35h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/7£1,132
Wed 26/1114:05STN - CNS
2 stops32h 30mEmirates
Wed 10/1211:35CNS - STN
2 stops40h 25mEmirates
Deal found 9/7£1,171
Mon 25/807:00BHX - CNS
3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/907:15CNS - BHX
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£1,256
Sun 24/806:00LTN - CNS
3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/806:00CNS - LTN
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£1,297
Sat 13/1212:20LCY - CNS
2 stops54h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/118:35CNS - LCY
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£1,315

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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 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

United Kingdom

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 27/10

17:00-17:15

2 stops38h 15m

Cairns

Mon 10/11

09:55-14:00

2 stops62h 05m

£762

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

21:00-21:00

2 stops38h 00m

Cairns

Mon 10/11

06:00-17:30

2 stops45h 30m

£820

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 23/9

22:15-22:50

2 stops39h 35m

Cairns

Fri 14/11

14:50-05:30

2 stops48h 40m

£1,019

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Wed 26/11

10:55-17:20

1 stop44h 25m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

18:35-19:10

1 stop34h 35m

£1,069

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Mon 8/9

06:00-04:25

3 stops37h 25m

Cairns

Tue 31/3

06:45-18:45

3 stops45h 00m

£1,074

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 24/8

18:45-04:25

2 stops48h 40m

Cairns

Sun 31/8

11:40-17:55

2 stops63h 15m

£1,099

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Wed 26/11

09:20-17:20

1 stop46h 00m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

18:35-06:25

1 stop21h 50m

£1,103

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 27/10

09:50-23:55

2 stops28h 05m

Cairns

Mon 10/11

10:55-12:35

2 stops35h 40m

£1,132

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Wed 26/11

14:05-08:35

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

11:35-18:00

2 stops40h 25m

£1,171

BirminghamCairns

BHX - CNS

BHXCNS

Birmingham

Mon 25/8

07:00-04:25

3 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Mon 1/9

07:15-08:40

3 stops34h 25m

£1,256

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 8/7

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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 11 July 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 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is SWISS, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £670. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Emirates, 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?

  • 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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  • 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, 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£684Average£1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£727Average£903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£772Average£1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£807Average£1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£824Average£1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,055Average£1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,088Average£1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,126Average£1,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest£1,349Average£1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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