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$724 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to London

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Cheap Flights from Cairns to London (CNS-LON)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to London that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cairns to London

Thu, 9 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
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15:35 - 15:00CNS-LGW
56h 25m2 stops
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10:30 - 17:15LGW-CNS
44h 45m2 stops
$1,571
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Thu, 9 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
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15:35 - 06:30CNS-LGW
47h 55m2 stops
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10:30 - 17:15LGW-CNS
44h 45m2 stops
$1,575
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Wed, 14 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 06:25CNS-LGW
45h 50m1 stop
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09:20 - 17:20LGW-CNS
22h 00m1 stop
$1,742Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 14 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 15:20CNS-LHR
30h 45m1 stop
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21:45 - 17:20LHR-CNS
33h 35m1 stop
$1,744Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 15 Oct - Mon, 15 Dec
Emirates Logo
11:15 - 12:35CNS-LGW
34h 20m2 stops
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20:25 - 10:45LGW-CNS
28h 20m2 stops
$2,137Emirates
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Thu, 9 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
Emirates Logo
11:15 - 18:45CNS-STN
40h 30m2 stops
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14:05 - 16:50STN-CNS
40h 45m2 stops
$2,137Emirates
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Thu, 23 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:40 - 18:15CNS-LHR
38h 35m2 stops
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11:00 - 10:45LHR-CNS
37h 45m2 stops
$2,177Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 23 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:40 - 15:15CNS-LHR
35h 35m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:50 - 16:50LHR-CNS
38h 00m2 stops
$2,180Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 9 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
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06:00 - 06:35CNS-LHR
33h 35m3 stops
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20:10 - 14:05LHR-CNS
31h 55m2 stops
$2,277Qantas Airways
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Wed, 22 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
09:20 - 05:05CNS-LHR
28h 45m2 stops
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20:10 - 11:50LHR-CNS
29h 40m2 stops
$2,282Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to London?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to London is October, where tickets cost $1,579 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,952 and $2,271 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to London, you should book around 10 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$724
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from Cairns to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to London

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to London was $470 for a one-way ticket and $1,020 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to London?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to London?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and London, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cairns to London, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairns to London are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,861 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,367 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Cairns to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairns to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns to London? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3320 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

6.0 GoodJoy, July 2025IAH - DXB
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

I am Vegetarian also has Gluten free food. However they gave me chicken and fish which is gluten free, but i am a vegetrain and i requested crew Hindu meal vegetarian, they said they will come back. .but they never showed up even i asked 2nd time. They could have compensate. I also request airline industry to have another option Gluten Free for Vegetarin people as well. Because Vegetarin people will have gluen issue...

it was a great experience as far as business class.. but I have had better meals and wine on other airlines.. that said.. the price was a great value for what I got in return.. crew made the difference.

Check in process at the kiosk, crew in flight and overall comfort was good. Food selection could have been better. Flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles did not have any vegetarian main course option, it was either sea food or chicken. Being a vegetarian I could only eat yogurt and fruit. Most international flights have one vegetarian main course dish which I found missing in Cathay Pacific menu.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

They ran out of food and were offering random food to passengers.

The food and service was great. You have to pay a lot for in flight Internet though which is lame.

Flight was delayed at the last minute for six hours. Instead of delaying it to a normal hour, they moved it to 10 pm to essentially make it a redeye. There was no compensation or benefit offered for this inconvenience. Once on the plane, Inpaid for WiFi twice with both times it not working because of a “weak WiFi signal”, according to the flight attendants. They also chose the farther possible gates in both airports from the entrance/exit, even though they were one of the few active flights left so late in the evening. Overall it was pretty horrible.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

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