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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cairns from £497

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CNS
9 Jul — 16 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£972

One-way from

£497

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,695
18/9-4/10
  • 18/9-4/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 89h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
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23/9
  • 23/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 25m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£130 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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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 4 July 2025.

Thu 18/912:20LHR - CNS
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1007:15CNS - LHR
2 stops56h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£972
Mon 27/1020:15LHR - CNS
2 stops29h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/1112:35CNS - LHR
2 stops41h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/7£1,035
Wed 20/810:15LGW - CNS
1 stop45h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 15/918:15CNS - LGW
1 stop45h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/7£1,035
Wed 20/822:05LHR - CNS
1 stop33h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 15/918:15CNS - LHR
1 stop34h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/7£1,037
Mon 10/1117:35EDI - CNS
2 stops37h 45mLufthansa
Mon 1/1218:35CNS - EDI
2 stops38h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 3/7£1,038
Wed 20/806:05STN - CNS
3 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/906:45CNS - STN
3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£1,061
Sun 24/805:30LGW - CNS
3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/907:15CNS - LGW
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£1,129
Mon 27/1009:15LCY - CNS
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1118:35CNS - LCY
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£1,197
Mon 27/1009:50LGW - CNS
2 stops28h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 10/1115:45CNS - LGW
2 stops30h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/7£1,227
Sun 7/908:15MAN - CNS
2 stops42h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 21/920:25CNS - MAN
2 stops43h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/7£1,227
Sat 15/1120:40EDI - CNS
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1109:45CNS - EDI
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£1,239
Sun 7/914:55STN - CNS
2 stops33h 35mEmirates
Sun 21/918:35CNS - STN
2 stops33h 10mEmirates
Deal found 2/7£1,249

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United Kingdom

Fly to

Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Thu 18/9

12:20-06:35

2 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Sat 4/10

07:15-06:20

2 stops56h 05m

£972

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

20:15-11:50

2 stops29h 35m

Cairns

Mon 10/11

12:35-20:10

2 stops41h 35m

£1,035

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Wed 20/8

10:15-17:00

1 stop45h 45m

Cairns

Mon 15/9

18:15-06:25

1 stop45h 10m

£1,035

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Wed 20/8

22:05-17:00

1 stop33h 55m

Cairns

Mon 15/9

18:15-19:30

1 stop34h 15m

£1,037

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/11

17:35-17:20

2 stops37h 45m

Cairns

Mon 1/12

18:35-22:45

2 stops38h 10m

£1,038

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Wed 20/8

06:05-04:25

3 stops37h 20m

Cairns

Mon 15/9

06:45-18:00

3 stops44h 15m

£1,061

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sun 24/8

05:30-04:25

3 stops37h 55m

Cairns

Thu 11/9

07:15-07:20

3 stops33h 05m

£1,129

LondonCairns

LCY - CNS

LCYCNS

London City

Mon 27/10

09:15-04:35

2 stops33h 20m

Cairns

Mon 10/11

18:35-08:35

2 stops24h 00m

£1,197

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 27/10

09:50-23:55

2 stops28h 05m

Cairns

Mon 10/11

15:45-12:35

2 stops30h 50m

£1,227

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 7/9

08:15-11:25

2 stops42h 10m

Cairns

Sun 21/9

20:25-06:30

2 stops43h 05m

£1,227

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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 4 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 4 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andFiji 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
202 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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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 £669. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa, 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.

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  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£681Average£1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£723Average£903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£769Average£1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£803Average£1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£821Average£1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,050Average£1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,083Average£1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,121Average£1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest£1,343Average£1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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