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United Kingdom to Cairns (CNS)

All the information you need to plan the best null to CNS flight in 2022: compare United Kingdom to Cairns flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cairns.
When is the cheapest time to fly from United Kingdom to Cairns (GB - CNS)?

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.

How far in advance should I book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns?

To save up to 20% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 57 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from United Kingdom to Cairns from £1,011 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £1,127 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom to Cairns?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Cairns from United Kingdom average £902. You can even find prices in May for less than £902, as users have found deals to Cairns from as low as £612. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cairns from United Kingdom. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 35%.

Cheap flights from United Kingdom to Cairns in May, June 2022

The best prices found for United Kingdom to CNS flights in May, June
14 Jun - 9 Jul
£1,300pp
LGW
London Gatwick
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LGW
London Gatwick
25 May - 1 Jun
£1,311pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LHR
London Heathrow
23 Jun - 16 Jul
£1,318pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LHR
London Heathrow

United Kingdom to Cairns 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cairns from United Kingdom found for this year
1 Nov - 21 Nov
£880pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LHR
London Heathrow
1 Nov - 21 Nov
£917pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LHR
London Heathrow
30 Oct - 20 Nov
£930pp
LCY
London City
SWISS
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
SWISS
   
2 STOPS
LCY
London City

Last-minute flights from United Kingdom to Cairns

Late deals on return flights to Cairns from United Kingdom, departing today and this week
1 Jun - 12 Jun
£1,374pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Qantas Airways
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Qantas Airways
   
2 STOPS
LHR
London Heathrow
1 Jun - 12 Jun
£1,577pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Multiple airlines
 
1 STOP
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LHR
London Heathrow
1 Jun - 12 Jun
£1,676pp
LHR
London Heathrow
Multiple airlines
   
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
LHR
London Heathrow

One-way flights to Cairns from United Kingdom

The cheapest one-way flights from United Kingdom to Cairns
13:20 - 12:20
SWISS
2 stops
37h 00m
LCY - CNS
SWISS
£605
Booking.com
15:30 - 13:25
Lufthansa
2 stops
60h 55m
LHR - CNS
Lufthansa
£612
Lufthansa
17:45 - 13:25
Multiple Airlines
3 stops
58h 40m
LGW - CNS
Multiple Airlines
£617
Kiwi.com

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Flight FAQs

From United Kingdom to Cairns

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.

Which airlines flying from United Kingdom to Cairns have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from United Kingdom to Cairns that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Can I find flights from United Kingdom to Cairns for under £900 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from United Kingdom to Cairns for under £900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £880, but on average you can expect to pay £1,003.

Are there last-minute flights available from United Kingdom to Cairns for under £1,400?

There are currently 5+ open flights from United Kingdom to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than £1,400.

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 City - Cairns.

What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Cairns?

On average you can expect to pay £1,976 for a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is £751 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Cairns) is currently priced at £917.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from United Kingdom to Cairns?

Air France, British Airways and Cathay Pacific are the most popular airlines when flying from United Kingdom to Cairns.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Cairns from United Kingdom?

Information is based on travel restrictions from United Kingdom to Cairns

Most visitors from United Kingdom need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Cairns.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Cairns.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to quarantine after entering Cairns.

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Travel Authorization Form - Travelers who are not in an exempt category may request an individual exemption to Australia's travel restrictions using this form.

Digital Passenger Declaration - You can start a DPD seven days before your flight to Australia, but you can only submit a DPD within 72 hours before your departure.


Do I need a test to fly back to United Kingdom from Cairns?

Returning to United Kingdom from Cairns

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Cairns are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering United Kingdom.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Cairns are not required to quarantine after entering United Kingdom.

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Destination information for Cairns

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from United Kingdom to Cairns.
Today's exchange rate
£1 = $1.77
Average temperature for May in Cairns
28.0 °C
Avg rainfall for May in Cairns
83.0 mm

Airports servicing Cairns

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Top 9 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Cairns

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from United Kingdom to Cairns choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Cathay Pacific 		£574 £862 No cancel fee 72%
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Singapore Airlines 		£774 £1,271 No cancel fee 81%
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Etihad Airways 		£785 £1,110 No cancel fee 75%
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British Airways 		£857 £1,018 No cancel fee 70%
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Finnair 		£934 £1,005 No cancel fee 76%
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Qantas Airways 		£956 £1,299 No cancel fee 74%
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SWISS 		£1,023 £1,111 No cancel fee 79%
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Lufthansa 		£1,065 £1,462 No cancel fee 76%
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Japan Airlines 		£1,133 £1,323 No cancel fee 79%

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