Cheap flights from Cairns to London from £362

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 26/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LON
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to London are usually found in October or February, booked 41 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£752

One-way from

£362

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£1,088
15/10-22/10
  • 15/10-22/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 93h 20m total
  • Cairns to London
26/10
  • 26/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Cairns to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£101 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£31 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 12 September 2025.

Wed 15/1006:00CNS - LGW
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1011:35LGW - CNS
2 stops59h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£752
Sun 26/1006:00CNS - LGW
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1110:30LGW - CNS
2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£811
Sat 25/1015:35CNS - LHR
2 stops59h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£812
Sun 26/1006:00CNS - LHR
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£817
Sat 18/1009:05CNS - LHR
2 stops66h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1021:00LHR - CNS
2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£835
Wed 15/1006:45CNS - LHR
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1021:20LHR - CNS
2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£882
Mon 27/1006:40CNS - LHR
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£906
Mon 27/1009:00CNS - LGW
2 stops55h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1117:00LGW - CNS
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£944
Mon 27/1018:35CNS - STN
3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1105:55STN - CNS
3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£972
Sun 30/1112:35CNS - LHR
2 stops60h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/222:05LHR - CNS
1 stop26h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/9£1,000
Sun 26/1006:40CNS - STN
3 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1105:25STN - CNS
3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£1,062
Sun 30/1111:35CNS - STN
2 stops34h 30mEmirates
Tue 10/220:15STN - CNS
2 stops28h 45mEmirates
Deal found 9/9£1,079

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Wed 15/10

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 22/10

11:35-08:25

2 stops59h 50m

£752

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sun 26/10

06:00-07:30

2 stops34h 30m

London Gatwick

Sun 2/11

10:30-17:15

2 stops44h 45m

£811

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Sat 18/10

09:05-18:40

2 stops66h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 29/10

21:00-09:20

2 stops50h 20m

£835

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Sun 26/10

06:00-18:30

2 stops45h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

21:00-17:15

2 stops34h 15m

£842

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Mon 9/3

18:35-08:45

2 stops24h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 25/7

17:50-17:00

2 stops38h 10m

£879

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Wed 15/10

06:45-19:00

2 stops45h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 22/10

21:20-08:25

2 stops50h 05m

£882

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Wed 14/1

18:35-19:10

1 stop34h 35m

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

09:10-17:20

1 stop22h 10m

£884

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Mon 27/10

06:40-17:30

2 stops44h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

21:00-21:00

2 stops38h 00m

£906

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

£942

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Mon 27/10

09:00-06:30

2 stops55h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

17:00-22:05

2 stops43h 05m

£944

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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 29 August 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 40 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 12 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.

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 £767.

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 12 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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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 Emirates fly from Cairns to London in about 24h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 25m. 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 (£954), 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?

    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, 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£954Average£1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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