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Cheap flights from Cairns to London from £486

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LON
28 Apr — 5 May1
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 29 March 2026.

Tue 12/511:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£928
Sun 7/611:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/609:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£973
Mon 27/412:35
CNS
-
STN
2 stops39h 10m
Emirates
Mon 4/521:05
STN
-
CNS
2 stops32h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 29/3£1,001
Mon 27/412:35
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops40h 10m
Emirates
Mon 4/521:45
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops32h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 29/3£1,008
Sat 9/511:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£1,019
Mon 11/512:35
CNS
-
STN
2 stops33h 20m
Emirates
Mon 18/521:05
STN
-
CNS
2 stops32h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 26/3£1,027
Tue 12/512:35
CNS
-
STN
2 stops33h 20m
Emirates
Tue 19/514:55
STN
-
CNS
2 stops32h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 28/3£1,029
Mon 11/512:35
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 00m
Emirates
Mon 18/521:45
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops32h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 26/3£1,034
Tue 12/512:35
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 00m
Emirates
Tue 19/514:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops33h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 28/3£1,036
Sun 7/618:55
CNS
-
STN
2 stops32h 50m
Emirates
Tue 23/614:55
STN
-
CNS
2 stops32h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 28/3£1,036
Mon 27/412:35
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops32h 50m
Emirates
Mon 4/522:15
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops31h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 29/3£1,056
Wed 6/512:35
CNS
-
STN
2 stops33h 20m
Emirates
Thu 7/521:05
STN
-
CNS
2 stops32h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 29/3£1,062

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 29 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£928

One-way from

£486

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£899
12/5-19/5
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 55m total
  • Cairns to London
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8/5
  • 8/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • Cairns to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to London 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 29 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Mon 11/5

12:35-12:55

2 stops33h 20m

London Stansted

Mon 18/5

21:05-15:00

2 stops32h 55m

£1,027
Fastest return journey

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sun 23/8

18:15-10:10

1 stop24h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

10:05-17:00

1 stop21h 55m

£1,063

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Wed 3/6

12:35-18:45

2 stops39h 10m

London Stansted

Sun 7/6

14:55-16:55

2 stops41h 00m

£1,073

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Mon 11/5

15:45-12:25

2 stops29h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

20:50-10:35

2 stops28h 45m

£1,079

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Thu 28/5

12:35-21:30

2 stops41h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

14:35-22:45

2 stops47h 10m

£1,080

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sun 10/5

12:35-19:45

2 stops40h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

14:35-16:55

2 stops41h 20m

£1,093

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Fri 1/5

15:45-18:45

2 stops36h 00m

London Stansted

Sat 9/5

14:55-08:40

2 stops32h 45m

£1,096

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Sat 9/5

13:55-18:45

2 stops37h 50m

London Stansted

Sat 16/5

21:05-22:45

2 stops40h 40m

£1,115

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sat 9/5

15:45-21:30

2 stops38h 45m

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

21:45-17:35

2 stops34h 50m

£1,123

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Mon 25/5

15:45-20:15

2 stops37h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 28/5

19:50-15:00

2 stops34h 10m

£1,145

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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 13 March 2026.

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 £705). Flying from Cairns to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,543). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to London?

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 £1,237.

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 50m.

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 44m.

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 29 March 2026.
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
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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 Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and SWISS fly from Cairns to London in about 24h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 25m. Cairns and London are separated by a distance of 9413 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 Heathrow, Cairns - London Stansted 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to London.

  • 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 £705). Flying from Cairns to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,543). 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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