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$878 Find Cheap Flights from London to Cairns – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
$1,643
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LGW - CNS • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$878
Overall average: $1,740
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Sun 18/10
LHR - CNS • 2 stops
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There are currently no direct flights between London and Cairns. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheap Flights from London to Cairns (LON-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Cairns 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from London to Cairns

Sat, 5 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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22:00 - 22:25LGW  London Gatwick-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith
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09:10 - 06:40CNS  Cairns-LGW London Gatwick
54h 30m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,643Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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22:00 - 22:25LGW  London Gatwick-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith
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19:10 - 06:40CNS  Cairns-LGW London Gatwick
44h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,686Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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22:00 - 22:25LGW  London Gatwick-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:45 - 15:00CNS  Cairns-LGW London Gatwick
41h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,696Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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22:00 - 22:25LGW  London Gatwick-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith
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19:10 - 19:10CNS  Cairns-LGW London Gatwick
57h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,700Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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22:00 - 22:25LGW  London Gatwick-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith
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15:35 - 06:40CNS  Cairns-LGW London Gatwick
48h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,711Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct
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21:55 - 22:25LGW  London Gatwick-CNS Cairns
39h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith
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07:00 - 15:00CNS  Cairns-LGW London Gatwick
41h 00m2 stops Melbourne Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,711Multiple Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct
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22:00 - 22:25LGW  London Gatwick-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith
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18:10 - 06:40CNS  Cairns-LGW London Gatwick
45h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,711Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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22:00 - 22:25LGW  London Gatwick-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith
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15:35 - 06:40CNS  Cairns-LGW London Gatwick
48h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,732Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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22:00 - 18:25LGW  London Gatwick-CNS Cairns
35h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:45 - 19:10CNS  Cairns-LGW London Gatwick
45h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,738Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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22:00 - 22:25LGW  London Gatwick-CNS Cairns
39h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith
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19:10 - 06:40CNS  Cairns-LGW London Gatwick
44h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,755Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Cairns flights

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

How much is a return flight from London to Cairns?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to Cairns departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cairns from London usually cost between $2,195 and $3,117 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,643 on Multiple Airlines (5 Sept–21 Sept).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Cairns, 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 London to Cairns is February, where tickets cost $2,095 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,216 and $3,180 respectively.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$878
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from London to Cairns

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

FAQs for booking flights from London to Cairns

  • When should you check in at London airports?

    London is a major travel hub, and all of its airports are often busy, with long queues at security check-in areas. With this in mind, it is advisable to check in at least 2-3h before your flight when flying from of any of London’s 5 major airports. London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted (STN), and Luton Airport (LTN) all offer fast-track check-in options. However, there is no fast-track service at London City.

  • Can you fly non-stop from London to Cairns Airport, Queensland?

    There are no direct flight routes from London airports to Cairns Airport in Queensland, Australia. However, flights from Heathrow Airport with Singapore Airlines only involve one stopover on route. When you book from Heathrow, or other London airports, with multiple airlines, you may face several stopovers before your arrival in Cairns.

  • What services are available at Cairns Airport?

    Duty-Free Shopping is available in the Arrivals area of Cairns Airport from the Aelia Duty-Free store. Coffee shops and snack bars are also available inside the Arrivals area for those who want to grab a bite to eat or a pick-me-up when they land in Australia.

  • What transport options are available at Cairns Airport?

    Passengers arriving at Cairns Airport can take a shuttle bus to Port Douglas or to the Northern Beaches, as well as to the Cairns CBD area. Tickets for this service can be purchased at the shuttle bus desk located in the Arrivals hall inside Terminal 1. There is also an airport taxi rank outside each of the terminal buildings and car hire is available from counters in the arrivals hall in Terminals 1 and 2.

  • What facilities are there for wheelchair users at Cairns Airport?

    Cairns Airport has a designated pick-up area for passengers who require extra assistance. This area has parking for vehicles designed for wheelchair access and drivers can park vehicles here to assist passengers from the terminal exit. Drivers are not allowed to leave vehicles unattended, however, so you should ask interior airport staff if you need assistance moving through arrivals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Cairns?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Cairns was $878 for a one-way ticket and $1,643 for a return.

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

    London has 2 major airports: London Heathrow and London Stansted. Cairns is the only airport in Cairns. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from London Gatwick Airport.

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

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

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from London 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 London 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Cairns

  • It is possible to book flights from London to Cairns with multiple airlines from all 5 of London’s major airports. Airlines commonly used on multiple flight bookings include Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar.
  • Passengers flying from Heathrow Airport (LHR) with Singapore Airlines can enjoy Heathrow’s SilverKris Lounge located in Terminal 2B and close to departure Gate B36.
  • Short and long-stay parking is available at all 5 of London's major airports. However, at some London airports, including Gatwick (LGW) and London City (LCY), parking is located a 5-10min journey from the terminals.
  • SmartGate self-processing passport checks are available to some passengers at Cairns Airport. Ticket holders must be 16 or over to use this service.
  • Looking to exchange cash when you arrive? Passengers will find a currency exchange booth and ATM inside the Arrivals area of Terminal 1 at Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Travelling with a lot of luggage? A free trolley service is available in the Cairns Airport arrivals hall to help you transport your bags.
  • It is illegal for taxi or bus drivers to approach passengers at Cairns Airport. Passengers should book transport in advance or use the airport transport service desks or authorised taxi ranks available.

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