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Cheap flights from Cairns to London from £248

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LON
30 Jan — 6 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to London are usually found in February or March, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 December 2025.

Wed 31/1214:35CNS - LHR
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£1,346
Wed 31/1219:15CNS - LHR
3 stops55h 45mKLM
Sun 18/106:30LHR - CNS
3 stops37h 15mKLM
Deal found 29/12£1,619
Wed 31/1211:35CNS - STN
2 stops34h 30mEmirates
Sun 18/114:05STN - CNS
2 stops34h 40mEmirates
Deal found 29/12£2,197
Wed 31/1212:35CNS - LGW
2 stops39h 50mEmirates
Sun 18/113:35LGW - CNS
2 stops35h 10mEmirates
Deal found 29/12£2,376
Wed 31/1218:35CNS - LGW
1 stop21h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 18/109:25LGW - CNS
1 stop21h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/12£2,799

Find flight deals from Cairns to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to London (LON). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£699

One-way from

£248

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,401
12/2-19/2
  • 12/2-19/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 60h 15m total
  • Cairns to London
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5/2
  • 5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • Cairns to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to London that are best for you.

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Cairns

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London

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Thu 12/2

09:45-09:20

3 stops33h 35m

London Gatwick

Thu 19/2

17:05-05:45

2 stops26h 40m

£699

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sun 1/2

06:00-06:30

2 stops34h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 28/2

10:30-17:30

2 stops45h 00m

£787

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sun 1/2

18:35-06:25

1 stop45h 50m

London Gatwick

Sat 28/2

09:20-17:20

1 stop46h 00m

£903

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Wed 14/1

18:35-06:25

1 stop21h 50m

London Gatwick

Sat 28/2

09:20-17:20

1 stop46h 00m

£980

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Sun 1/2

09:45-07:15

3 stops55h 30m

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

11:00-08:30

3 stops35h 30m

£995

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Fri 13/2

09:05-16:55

3 stops41h 50m

London Stansted

Fri 20/2

13:50-05:45

3 stops29h 55m

£1,009

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Fri 13/2

14:35-16:10

3 stops35h 35m

London Gatwick

Fri 20/2

13:10-05:45

2 stops30h 35m

£1,019

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Sun 1/2

07:45-11:30

3 stops37h 45m

London Stansted

Sat 28/2

17:00-10:45

3 stops31h 45m

£1,019

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Thu 5/3

06:00-17:30

2 stops45h 30m

London Heathrow

Fri 20/3

21:00-09:20

2 stops50h 20m

£1,026

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Wed 14/1

06:00-06:30

2 stops34h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 29/1

10:30-11:20

2 stops62h 50m

£1,038

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to London

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to London

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to London?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to London. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cairns to London may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to London?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to London (average of £693). Flying from Cairns to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,106). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to London?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 94% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to London on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to London?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cairns to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £1,216.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to London?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to London?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 15m.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 31 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines from Cairns to London 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
1,424 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to London?

    If you book a flight to London from Cairns, you will be flying from Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 2.8 mi from the center of Cairns. There are 0 flights from Cairns to London per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to London?

    Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Qantas Airways fly from Cairns to London in about 34h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 30m. Cairns and London are separated by a distance of 9368 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cairns to London?

    While some choose either Cairns - London Gatwick or Cairns - London Stansted, Cairns - London Heathrow is the most popular route from Cairns to London.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to London 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 Cairns to London?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to London (average of £693). Flying from Cairns to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,106). 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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