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Cheap flights from London to Cairns from $1,270

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CNS
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from London to Cairns are usually found in September or May, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from London to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Cairns (CNS). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$2,089

One-way from

$1,270

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$3,086
4/6-18/6
  • 4/6-18/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 05m total
  • London to Cairns
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 26/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 15m total
  • London to Cairns
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from London to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Tue 31/1216:50LHR - CNS
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/217:30CNS - LHR
2 stops55h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12$2,394
Tue 31/1209:30LHR - CNS
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/212:00CNS - LHR
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,611
Tue 31/1210:30LGW - CNS
2 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/209:45CNS - LGW
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$3,193
Tue 31/1220:15STN - CNS
2 stops29h 50mEmirates
Sat 1/212:45CNS - STN
2 stops33h 20mEmirates
Deal found 18/12$3,893
Tue 31/1222:00LHR - CNS
2 stops28h 05mEmirates
Sat 1/212:45CNS - LHR
3 stops39h 35mEmirates
Deal found 17/12$4,035
Tue 31/1209:20LGW - CNS
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 1/211:40CNS - LGW
2 stops52h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12$4,348
Tue 31/1211:50LHR - CNS
2 stops34h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 1/206:00CNS - LHR
3 stops34h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12$4,378
Tue 31/1219:10LCY - CNS
2 stops29h 20mSWISS
Sat 1/212:00CNS - LCY
2 stops34h 40mSWISS
Deal found 18/12$4,707
Sat 21/1210:55LHR - CNS
1 stop20h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 5/118:35CNS - LHR
1 stop58h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12$6,050
Sat 21/1218:00LHR - CNS
3 stops58h 55mAir Canada
Sun 5/117:35CNS - LHR
3 stops46h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 18/12$13,759

Find flights from London to Cairns within your budget

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LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Wed 4/6

18:40-17:00

2 stops37h 20m

Cairns

Wed 18/6

12:00-21:45

2 stops42h 45m

$2,089

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Thu 20/3

22:00-13:50

2 stops29h 50m

Cairns

Sun 6/4

13:40-19:05

2 stops62h 25m

$2,108

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Mon 5/5

22:05-09:40

2 stops26h 35m

Cairns

Mon 19/5

18:15-15:40

1 stop30h 25m

$2,170

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Mon 5/5

18:40-17:00

2 stops37h 20m

Cairns

Mon 19/5

18:15-16:35

3 stops31h 20m

$2,176

LondonCairns

LCY - CNS

LCYCNS

London City

Tue 14/1

10:00-06:40

2 stops34h 40m

Cairns

Mon 27/1

18:35-08:35

2 stops24h 00m

$2,250

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Thu 20/3

20:15-13:50

2 stops31h 35m

Cairns

Sun 6/4

11:00-12:55

2 stops34h 55m

$2,264

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 20/3

20:25-13:50

2 stops31h 25m

Cairns

Sat 5/4

17:55-07:20

2 stops46h 25m

$2,318

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Fri 31/1

09:25-17:20

1 stop45h 55m

Cairns

Fri 7/2

18:35-06:20

1 stop21h 45m

$2,370

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 31/12

16:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Cairns

Sat 1/2

17:30-15:00

2 stops55h 30m

$2,394

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Wed 4/6

21:10-12:05

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

Wed 18/6

15:35-18:45

2 stops36h 10m

$2,684

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Travel insights for flights from London to Cairns

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from London to Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 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 London to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from London to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 LON to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London to Cairns is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Cairns, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and SWISS. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
839 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from London?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from London, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns. There are 0 flights from London to Cairns per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Cairns round-trip?

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $2,108. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at $2,170 and $2,176, respectively. These flights start at 18% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Cairns one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,270. SWISS flights start at $1,548 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $1,878 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Cairns?

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Cairns 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 London to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from London to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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