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Find cheap flights from London to Cairns from $1,004

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from London to Cairns departing on 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from London to Cairns (LON-CNS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
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20:05 - 04:25LHR-CNS
47h 20m2 stops
12:30 - 18:25CNS-LHR
38h 55m2 stops
$1,921
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Thu, 6 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
21:55 - 18:35LHR-CNS
35h 40m2 stops
10:30 - 18:45CNS-LHR
41h 15m2 stops
$1,948Etihad Airways
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Wed, 15 May - Wed, 22 May
11:35 - 18:15LGW-CNS
45h 40m2 stops
10:15 - 15:00CNS-LGW
37h 45m2 stops
$1,974
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Thu, 6 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
11:25 - 17:00LHR-CNS
68h 35m1 stop
18:35 - 15:20CNS-LHR
30h 45m1 stop
$2,042Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 15 Oct - Sun, 10 Nov
11:25 - 17:00LHR-CNS
20h 35m1 stop
18:15 - 15:40CNS-LHR
30h 25m1 stop
$2,076Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 17 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct
20:35 - 18:30LHR-CNS
36h 55m2 stops
18:20 - 05:25CNS-LHR
44h 05m2 stops
$2,228British Airways
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Tue, 1 Oct - Tue, 15 Oct
10:05 - 13:05LGW-CNS
42h 00m2 stops
13:45 - 19:45CNS-LGW
39h 00m2 stops
$2,525Emirates
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Fri, 10 May - Tue, 14 May
21:45 - 13:05LGW-CNS
30h 20m2 stops
13:45 - 12:35CNS-LGW
55h 50m2 stops
$2,535Emirates
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Fri, 10 May - Tue, 14 May
16:00 - 15:00LHR-CNS
38h 00m3 stops
12:10 - 13:00CNS-LHR
33h 50m2 stops
$2,753Qatar Airways
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Tue, 17 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct
14:55 - 09:50LGW-CNS
33h 55m2 stops
13:00 - 13:25CNS-LGW
33h 25m2 stops
$2,860Qatar Airways
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Wed, 19 Jun - Wed, 3 Jul

Flights from London to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Cairns?

The average price of all flights from London to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from London to Cairns, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cairns, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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 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 October, where tickets cost $2,327 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $3,668 and $3,592 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London to Cairns, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 33 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Cairns?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Cairns from London were found on Singapore Airlines ($1,167) and Qatar Airways ($1,282), and the lowest return tickets were found on Etihad Airways ($1,948) and Singapore Airlines ($2,042).

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$1,004
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns

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.
Estimated return price
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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Cairns was $654 for a one-way ticket and $1,251 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 Heathrow Airport.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Cairns?

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

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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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Top airline flying from London to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Cairns. 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 London to Cairns? 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1479 reviews
8.4boarding
8.1comfort
8.2entertainment
8.7crew
7.8food
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Excellent meal served with real utensils, cardboard served hot meals instead of plastic utensils and plastic covers. Quick service, friendly and accommodating stewards.

10.0 ExcellentGordon, Apr 2024HKT - SIN
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Excellent meal served with real utensils, cardboard served hot meals instead of plastic utensils and plastic covers. Quick service, friendly and accommodating stewards.

I requested an aisle seat and got a middle seat The flight gate was changed and the flight was delayed

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

In general good, but the machine seems to be long in operation and some functions were restricted as e. g. Adjusting of seats.

When boarding, after business class should be premium economy, but economy class already lined-up at the gate blocking premium economy to board. Singapore airline crew should done a better job to organize this chaos :( Thank you.

A pc of cake or biscuit at least. The airport was like a maze need to take another bus to the main terminal to immigration.

Perfect experience from boarding through to leaving the flight, comfortable and personalised service from all staff, highly recommended

Transfer within the same terminal and lots of facilities at the airport.

Even though it was a very full flight, the service was still excellent, the plane did not feel too cramped and cabin crew made a sincere effort to help passengers find overhead space for stowing luggage.

The stewardess was very helpful all the way. My seat had an issue with headphones and after the replaced and gave me a new pair and noticed it was the seat I got a new chair to sit and a great ride back home

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from London to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
27/5Mon
3 stops
47h 15mLHR-CNS
$1,004
26/5Sun
3 stops
53h 05mLHR-CNS
$1,024
22/5Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
35h 10mLHR-CNS
$1,167
23/5Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
22h 35mLHR-CNS
$1,196
8/9Sun
2 stopsQatar Airways
32h 50mLHR-CNS
$1,282
2/6Sun
2 stopsQatar Airways
48h 00mLGW-CNS
$1,290
22/5Wed
2 stopsLufthansa
39h 00mLCY-CNS
$1,884
6/9Fri
2 stopsLufthansa
39h 00mLCY-CNS
$1,888
2/6Sun
2 stopsEmirates
29h 55mSTN-CNS
$1,891
14/10Mon
2 stopsEmirates
36h 10mSTN-CNS
$1,914

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