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Cheap flights from Cairns to London from $801

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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LON
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Cairns to London are usually found in October or February, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to London (LON). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,689

One-way from

$801

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,670
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 17/3-17/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 75h 35m total
  • Cairns to London
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30/3
  • 30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Cairns to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($292 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($156 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 29/918:15CNS - LGW
1 stop45h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 17/1109:20LGW - CNS
1 stop46h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,620
Mon 29/918:15CNS - LHR
1 stop58h 15mSingapore Airlines
Mon 17/1120:35LHR - CNS
1 stop34h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,620
Mon 29/911:40CNS - LHR
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1117:50LHR - CNS
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,921
Mon 29/911:40CNS - LCY
2 stops57h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1117:15LCY - CNS
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,980
Sat 8/319:55CNS - LHR
2 stops44h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/320:55LHR - CNS
2 stops33h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,986
Mon 29/918:40CNS - STN
2 stops33h 05mEmirates
Mon 17/1114:05STN - CNS
2 stops36h 00mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$2,110
Mon 29/918:40CNS - LGW
2 stops34h 05mEmirates
Mon 17/1113:35LGW - CNS
2 stops36h 30mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$2,121
Fri 19/906:35CNS - LGW
3 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1011:15LGW - CNS
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,151
Mon 17/306:00CNS - LHR
3 stops34h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 17/420:50LHR - CNS
2 stops28h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$2,211
Wed 9/415:35CNS - LHR
2 stops33h 35mEmirates
Fri 18/422:15LHR - CNS
2 stops34h 35mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$2,336
Mon 29/918:15CNS - LCY
3 stops27h 15mSWISS
Mon 17/1119:20LCY - CNS
3 stops36h 00mSWISS
Deal found 20/2$2,573
Mon 7/412:15CNS - STN
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/421:10STN - CNS
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,692

Find flights from Cairns to London within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Cairns

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Mon 17/3

18:35-15:35

1 stop55h 00m

London Heathrow

Thu 17/4

11:25-17:00

1 stop20h 35m

$1,689

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Mon 17/3

18:35-06:40

1 stop22h 05m

London Gatwick

Thu 17/4

10:15-17:00

1 stop21h 45m

$1,870

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Sat 8/3

12:00-06:20

1 stop28h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

11:00-08:20

2 stops35h 20m

$1,975

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Sat 8/3

19:55-06:45

2 stops44h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

20:55-16:45

2 stops33h 50m

$1,986

CairnsLondon

CNS - LCY

CNSLCY

Cairns

Sat 8/3

11:25-08:35

2 stops55h 10m

London City

Wed 12/3

17:15-17:20

2 stops38h 05m

$1,991

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Sun 25/5

15:35-12:55

2 stops30h 20m

London Stansted

Sun 22/6

21:10-12:05

2 stops29h 55m

$2,132

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sun 25/5

15:35-12:35

2 stops30h 00m

London Gatwick

Sun 22/6

21:45-12:05

2 stops29h 20m

$2,143

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Mon 17/3

06:00-06:15

3 stops34h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 17/4

20:50-10:30

2 stops28h 40m

$2,211

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Mon 7/4

10:15-15:00

2 stops37h 45m

London Gatwick

Mon 14/4

18:05-22:50

2 stops43h 45m

$2,240

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Wed 9/4

15:35-16:10

2 stops33h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 18/4

22:15-17:50

2 stops34h 35m

$2,336

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to London

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to London including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to London. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to London?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to London (average of $1,037). Flying from Cairns to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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 CNS to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cairns to London in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to London. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to London flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in London by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to London, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

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 from for flights from Cairns to London?

    Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to London. On average, Cairns has 0 outbound flights to London per day from 3 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to London is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,689 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Emirates, starting at $1,986 and $2,132 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cairns to London for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,210. Fiji Airways flights start at $1,362 while deals on Emirates start at $1,508 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Cairns to London is Cairns - London Heathrow. You may also consider Cairns - London Gatwick or Cairns - London Stansted.

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to London (average of $1,037). Flying from Cairns to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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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