How long does a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 19h 40m .

What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns was $847 for a one-way ticket and $1,712 for a return.

Which airports will I be using when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

London Heathrow Airport and Cairns are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave London Heathrow Airport from London Heathrow and will be arriving at Cairns.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

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

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

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 London Heathrow Airport to Cairns.

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

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

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

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 Cairns with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

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

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 Cairns from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from London to Cairns delayed?

Weekly flights between London and Cairns historically see delays in approximately 8% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 147 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cairns flights?

Based on our data, China Eastern have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 6% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Friday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cairns flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns were found on Singapore Airlines ($2,278) and Qantas Airways ($2,315).

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns were found on Singapore Airlines ($2,278) and Qantas Airways ($2,315).

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Cheapest return fare

$1,712

Typical prices: $2,179-$2,662

Multiple Airlines

Wed 16/9Wed 4/11

LHR - CNS • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flight

$847

Typical prices: $1,388-$1,606

Multiple Airlines

Fri 20/11

LHR - CNS • 2 stops

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Not available

There are currently no direct flights between Heathrow and Cairns. You’ll need at least 1 connection.

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China Eastern

Most punctual • 94% on-time

Morning flights

Best time • Fewest delays

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February

Cheapest • 28% price drop

June

Most popular

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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Cairns

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 4 Nov

21:20 - 18:25LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

36h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:00 - 17:30CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

45h 30m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,712Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

21:00 - 08:20LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

49h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:40 - 17:30CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

44h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,730Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

21:00 - 22:10LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

39h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Melbourne

06:40 - 17:30CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

44h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,740Multiple Airlines

Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

21:20 - 22:25LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

40h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:00 - 18:40CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

45h 40m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,813Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Sat, 21 Nov

19:20 - 22:10LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

40h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:40 - 14:30CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

41h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,834Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

19:20 - 22:10LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

40h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

10:15 - 12:05CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

35h 50m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,840Multiple Airlines

Mon, 31 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

21:20 - 22:25LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

40h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith

19:10 - 18:40CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

56h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,843Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

19:20 - 22:10LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

40h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

09:00 - 06:40CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

31h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,844Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

19:20 - 22:10LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

40h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

09:00 - 06:40CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

31h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,846Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

19:20 - 22:10LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

40h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

19:20 - 12:05CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

50h 45m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,847Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Heathrow to Cairns

Fri, 21 Aug - Mon, 21 Sep

22:05 - 22:30LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

39h 25m2 stops Shenzhen Melbourne

18:15 - 19:30CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

34h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,458Multiple Airlines

Thu, 20 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep

06:30 - 09:20LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

41h 50m3 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

21:35 - 15:10CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

50h 35m3 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi Istanbul

$2,515Multiple Airlines

Sun, 23 Aug - Mon, 21 Sep

22:10 - 13:40LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

30h 30m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:15 - 19:30CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

34h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,578Multiple Airlines

Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 21 Sep

21:20 - 18:25LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

36h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:15 - 19:30CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

34h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,587Multiple Airlines

Thu, 20 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep

12:20 - 08:40LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

35h 20m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

12:35 - 18:10CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

38h 35m2 stops Melbourne Hong Kong Intl

$2,646Cathay Pacific

Fri, 21 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep

22:05 - 22:30LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

39h 25m2 stops Shenzhen Melbourne

18:15 - 15:45CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

30h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,647Multiple Airlines

Sat, 22 Aug - Sun, 20 Sep

21:20 - 22:25LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

40h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:15 - 15:45CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

30h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,699Multiple Airlines

Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 21 Sep

19:25 - 09:50LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

53h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

21:00 - 06:30CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

42h 30m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

$2,725Qatar Airways

Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 20 Sep

22:10 - 18:25LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

35h 15m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:15 - 15:45CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

30h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,729Multiple Airlines

Thu, 20 Aug - Sun, 20 Sep

21:20 - 21:00LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

38h 40m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

18:15 - 15:45CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

30h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,732Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Cairns flights

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

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How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cairns from London Heathrow Airport usually cost between $2,221 and $2,690 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,660 on Multiple Airlines (1 Sept–8 Sept).

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

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns is February, where tickets cost $1,820 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,453 and $2,928 respectively.

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High season	June
Cheapest flight	$847

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns was $847 for a one-way ticket and $1,712 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
London Heathrow Airport and Cairns are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave London Heathrow Airport from London Heathrow and will be arriving at Cairns.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
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 London Heathrow Airport to Cairns.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
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 Cairns with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
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 Cairns from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

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