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Cheap flights from Cairns to the United Kingdom 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 — LHR
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to United Kingdom

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to United Kingdom flight deals. Data was 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 United Kingdom
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30/3
  • 30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Cairns to United Kingdom
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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 United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to United Kingdom. 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
Thu 27/212:00CNS - MAN
2 stops54h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 13/310:25MAN - CNS
1 stop38h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/2$1,817
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
Fri 11/418:40CNS - MAN
2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/409:50MAN - CNS
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$2,248
Wed 9/415:35CNS - LHR
2 stops33h 35mEmirates
Fri 18/422:15LHR - CNS
2 stops34h 35mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$2,336

Find flights from Cairns to United Kingdom within your budget

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Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

United Kingdom

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

CairnsManchester

CNS - MAN

CNSMAN

Cairns

Fri 11/4

18:40-07:45

2 stops46h 05m

Manchester

Sun 27/4

09:50-23:05

2 stops28h 15m

$2,248

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to United Kingdom

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to United Kingdom (average of $1,037). Flying from Cairns to United Kingdom 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 GB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to United Kingdom. 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.

When flying from Cairns to United Kingdom, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in United Kingdom by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in United Kingdom by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways from Cairns to United Kingdom to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to United Kingdom?

    Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to United Kingdom. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,210 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $1,362 and Emirates from $1,508 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cairns to United Kingdom?

    When deciding which route to take from Cairns to United Kingdom, consider Cairns - London Heathrow, Cairns - London Gatwick or Cairns - London Stansted, as they are the most popular.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to United Kingdom?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to United Kingdom (average of $1,037). Flying from Cairns to United Kingdom 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,417Average$2,834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,996Average$2,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$2,042Average$3,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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