Which airports can I use when flying from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport?

Flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport: • Economy class • Premium Economy Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport pass through?

Most connecting flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport pass through Singapore Changi (SIN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £1,128 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £1,287, a difference of £159. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in London Gatwick Airport?

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport?

A direct flight from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport takes 00m, covering 9,413 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £908 to £6,626. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport looking right now?

One-way fares from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £440, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Cairns and London Gatwick Airport?

London Gatwick Airport is 10 hours behind Cairns (British Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £30 for economy cars. Top options include: • GREEN MOTION • DRIVALIA • U-Save • Europcar • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a Cairns to London Gatwick Airport flight?

Return flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport range from £992 to £1,433, with an average of £1,183 over the past 12 months. Anything below £992 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport. It's 5% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

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

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport at £935 return. •January (£1,854) and July (£1,547) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 98% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport?

Singapore Airlines (£913) and Virgin Australia (£1,132) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport?

Flights via Singapore Changi (SIN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £1,268. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Singapore Changi (SIN) had the shortest average connection time for Cairns to London Gatwick Airport stopovers at 13h 40m over the past 3 months.

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09:45 - 14:00CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

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11:35 - 22:05LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

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£913Singapore Airlines

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18:20 - 06:25CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

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10:10 - 17:05LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

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£918Singapore Airlines

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£939Multiple Airlines

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14:40 - 06:30CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

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18:00 - 09:45LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

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£1,018Multiple Airlines

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£1,129Multiple Airlines

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14:40 - 05:55CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

49h 15m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

08:40 - 14:00LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

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£1,132Virgin Australia

Tue, 12 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb

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£1,288Emirates

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29h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Perth

£1,288Emirates

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11:35 - 14:55LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

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34h 00m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

20:25 - 10:55LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

28h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

£1,362Emirates

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£1,373Singapore Airlines

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34h 00m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

20:25 - 10:55LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

28h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

£1,378Emirates

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 10 Feb

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24h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

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24h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport. It's 5% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport at £935 return.
•January (£1,854) and July (£1,547) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 98% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
How long is a flight from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport?
A direct flight from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport takes 00m, covering 9,413 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Cairns to London Gatwick Airport flight?
Return flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport range from £992 to £1,433, with an average of £1,183 over the past 12 months. Anything below £992 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £908 to £6,626. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport looking right now?
One-way fares from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £440, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport?
Flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport pass through?
Most connecting flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport pass through Singapore Changi (SIN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Cairns to London Gatwick Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £1,128 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £1,287, a difference of £159.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Cairns and London Gatwick Airport?
London Gatwick Airport is 10 hours behind Cairns (British Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in London Gatwick Airport?
Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average £1,128, about £159 less than Wednesday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cairns to London Gatwick Airport trip for May. Fares historically average £935 return in that month – typically £920 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport.

• Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport

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