Cheap flights from Cairns to London from £389

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LON
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to London are usually found in February or October, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£703

One-way from

£389

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,053
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 20/1-20/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 50m total
  • Cairns to London
24/2
  • 24/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 00m total
  • Cairns to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£92 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 18 September 2025.

Sun 16/1119:30CNS - LGW
2 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1217:00LGW - CNS
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£784
Fri 10/1006:00CNS - LGW
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1011:35LGW - CNS
2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£791
Sun 16/1112:05CNS - LHR
2 stops63h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1221:00LHR - CNS
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9£890
Sun 2/1119:30CNS - LHR
2 stops56h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops49h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/9£894
Sat 1/1109:55CNS - LGW
2 stops62h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1110:30LGW - CNS
2 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£929
Fri 10/1006:00CNS - LHR
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1021:20LHR - CNS
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£983
Sun 16/1118:35CNS - LGW
1 stop21h 50mSingapore Airlines
Wed 3/1209:20LGW - CNS
1 stop46h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/9£994
Sun 2/1118:35CNS - LHR
1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sat 8/1121:45LHR - CNS
1 stop33h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/9£1,000
Sun 16/1114:50CNS - STN
2 stops31h 15mEmirates
Wed 3/1220:15STN - CNS
2 stops28h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/9£1,013
Sat 1/1119:50CNS - LHR
2 stops56h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1122:00LHR - CNS
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£1,018
Sun 16/1118:35CNS - LHR
1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 3/1210:40LHR - CNS
1 stop44h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/9£1,024
Sun 2/1105:00CNS - LGW
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1117:00LGW - CNS
2 stops53h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/9£1,026

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Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Tue 20/1

11:25-07:45

2 stops30h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

17:50-17:20

2 stops37h 30m

£703

CairnsLondon

CNS - LCY

CNSLCY

Cairns

Tue 20/1

11:25-09:15

2 stops31h 50m

London City

Fri 20/2

17:15-17:20

2 stops38h 05m

£736

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Fri 10/10

06:00-15:00

2 stops42h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 21/10

11:35-23:05

2 stops50h 30m

£791

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Wed 14/1

18:35-06:25

1 stop45h 50m

London Gatwick

Sat 28/2

09:20-17:20

1 stop22h 00m

£849

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Wed 14/1

18:35-19:10

1 stop34h 35m

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

20:35-17:20

1 stop34h 45m

£851

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Sun 16/11

12:05-17:30

2 stops63h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

21:00-21:00

2 stops38h 00m

£890

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sat 1/11

09:55-14:00

2 stops62h 05m

London Gatwick

Sat 8/11

10:30-17:30

2 stops45h 00m

£929

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Tue 20/1

11:25-15:00

1 stop37h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

20:15-16:15

2 stops58h 00m

£942

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Tue 20/1

06:00-05:55

2 stops33h 55m

London Gatwick

Fri 20/2

14:05-11:00

2 stops34h 55m

£948

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Fri 10/10

06:00-18:40

2 stops45h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 21/10

21:20-23:05

2 stops40h 45m

£983

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 12 September 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 47 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to London (average of £112). Flying from Cairns to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 CNS to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Cairns to London by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 95% 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.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £761.

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 18 September 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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to London?

    Airlines like Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from Cairns to London in about 30h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 30m. Cairns and London are separated by a distance of 9409 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to London round-trip?

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines (£947), offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to London.

  • What are the most popular routes 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?

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to London (average of £112). Flying from Cairns to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£947Average£1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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