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£419 Find Cheap Flights from London to Cairns

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Cheap Flights from London to Cairns (LON-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from London to Cairns

Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
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17:50 - 16:50LHR-CNS
37h 00m2 stops
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17:35 - 15:00CNS-LHR
31h 25m2 stops
Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
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18:25 - 18:15LGW-CNS
38h 50m2 stops
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20:30 - 15:10CNS-LGW
51h 40m2 stops
Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 27 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:05 - 16:15LHR-CNS
32h 10m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:35 - 15:00CNS-LHR
37h 25m2 stops
£1,091Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 13 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:15 - 17:00LGW-CNS
45h 45m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 06:25CNS-LGW
21h 50m1 stop
£1,102Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 13 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:35 - 17:00LHR-CNS
35h 25m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 19:10CNS-LHR
34h 35m1 stop
£1,103Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 27 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:00 - 10:45LHR-CNS
37h 45m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:35 - 15:00CNS-LHR
37h 25m2 stops
£1,128Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
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09:50 - 23:55LGW-CNS
52h 05m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
23:55 - 06:05CNS-LGW
40h 10m2 stops
£1,193Qatar Airways
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Sat, 18 Oct - Sat, 22 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
09:00 - 23:20LGW-CNS
29h 20m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 12:35CNS-LGW
30h 50m2 stops
£1,341Qatar Airways
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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
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19:20 - 17:00LCY-CNS
36h 40m3 stops
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18:15 - 12:30CNS-LCY
27h 15m2 stops
£4,441SWISS
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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
SWISS Logo
19:20 - 17:00LCY-CNS
36h 40m3 stops
SWISS Logo
18:15 - 12:30CNS-LCY
27h 15m3 stops
£4,463SWISS
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Cairns flights

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.

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Planning a trip from London to Cairns? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from London to Cairns?

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

The average price of all round-trip 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 Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cairns, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday 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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost £991 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,699 and £1,447 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Cairns, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Cairns

Low seasonJune
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight£419
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (45% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick 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.
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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.

  • Why should I choose Emirates for my London to Cairns flight?

    Emirates offers a renowned in-flight experience, with spacious seats, personal entertainment systems and attentive service. They also provide complimentary chauffeur services, ensuring a seamless journey from your doorstep to the airport. They operate the A380 aircraft on selected flights from London to Cairns. The A380 is renowned for its spaciousness, quietness and advanced amenities.

  • What are the advantages of flying Qatar Airways to Cairns Airport (CNS) from London?

    Qatar Airways is known for its award-winning service, comfortable seating and excellent onboard amenities. With their extensive network, you can enjoy seamless connections, and their exclusive Qsuite, featuring privacy doors and fully lie-flat beds, provides a luxurious travel experience.

  • Are there any cultural features at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    London Heathrow Airport features various cultural offerings, including art exhibitions, live music performances and cultural events. The airport also hosts a range of international restaurants, allowing you to experience diverse cuisines before your flight.

  • How can I reduce my carbon footprint on the London to Cairns route?

    Consider choosing airlines that prioritise sustainability, such as Qantas and Virgin Atlantic, which are committed to reducing emissions and investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft. Additionally, you can offset your carbon emissions through airline programs or support carbon reduction projects independently. 

  • 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 £571 for a one-way ticket and £1,172 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Cairns?

    There are 5 airports in London (London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, and London Stansted.) and only 1 airport in Cairns (Cairns). The cheapest flights are generally found on the London Gatwick Airport to Cairns flight route.

  • 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 oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Cairns from London?

    Singapore is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London to Cairns.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Cairns, Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Cairns are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of £1,176 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £961 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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.
  • If you value comfort and luxury, upgrading your ticket class can make a long-haul journey such as this one more enjoyable. Premium Economy and Business Class on airlines like Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific provide extra legroom, priority services and upgraded dining options.
  • Many airlines offer the opportunity to include a stopover in their hub city, such as Singapore or Dubai. Airlines to consider include Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways, when flying from London to Cairns. Consider extending your stopover to explore these destinations, adding an extra dimension to your trip and making the most of your travel experience.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines 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.
8.3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1505 reviews
7.7Food
8.7Crew
7.8Entertainment
8.2Comfort
8.4Boarding
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Very accommodating and kind airline crews. The plane is also big which makes the passengers more comfortable and relax

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025MNL - NRT
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Very accommodating and kind airline crews. The plane is also big which makes the passengers more comfortable and relax

It was good but need mor amenities for toiletries and entertainment

I would like to add American food so tired of rice after being there for 10 days didn’t want anymore to pay an airline did not have my bag marked right so it is still sitting in O’Hare. I am home.

Extremely poor at handling baggage. I had oversized golf bag and JAL would not recheck in Boston. Had to haul by myself to Jet Blue. Both JAL and Jet Blue claimed I had overweight bag. Had to adjust baggage several times. Will avoid JAL in future and I always avoid Jet Blue when I can. QATAR always superior.

This portion of the trip from HCMC to Dallas was operated by American Airline. Unfortunately they are 2 steps below JAL in overall quality. Regardless, AAStill got me where I needed to go on time.

This flight was leg 2 of 2 leg journey. The staff at baggage re-drop in Tokyo were fabulous. Once at gate when time to board, had to take standing room bus to the tarmac to board. Did not like getting out to plane and having to wait 5 minutes until they opened bus door.

It's a domestic flight, but still the JAL quality shone through. The crew were polite and helpful and even prepared little gifts / souvenirs for the children on the flight, and everyone got a simple drink. The free wifi for entertainment on the personal device was also a great boon, and the shows surprisingly decent. Would recommend.

We ordered for non vegetarian Hindu meal but instead they served us vegetarian Hindu meal. That was also not good. It was very annoying and aggravating. Hope our return from Tokyo to jfk on March 27 same is not repeated. Caterar should understand difference between non vegetarian Hindu meal and vegetarian Hindu meal.

Allow gold card holders (Group 1) to board with their guest like other One World carriers do

Checked baggage process is confusing and time consuming especially when checking oversized bags. Very slow agents didn't help.

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

I was a member of Krisflyer for ten years, but my last flight to Tokyo was a disaster. I had to stand in line for four hours before check-in because they were late opening the counter, and there were more than 50 people behind me. The plane was extremely small, and the food could have been better. When I dropped off my stroller before boarding the plane, I expected to receive it upon exiting for my transfer. However, they returned the stroller to the checked baggage because they said I was late getting off the plane. Of course, I was late; they assigned me a seat at the back of the aircraft, and I was traveling with a baby! The worst part was when I arrived in Jakarta. They damaged my stroller and refused to approve my claim, so I had to pay for stroller rental because of the damage they caused. I don’t know what happened to Singapore Airlines, but I felt like I was flying with a budget airline.

Cabin crew is very helpful and nice, it is another level of service compared to Air Canada

The only problem I had was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arriving at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

When comes to Taiwan airlines China airlines is the best rest are pure trash

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage and don’t want to reimburse for the basis items. Pathetic customer service

Food was hood for airline food with good poftion and variety in meals. Frequency of beverage service was very low and amount of soda with meals was inadequate.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

I purchased a one way business class ticket from Geneva to Miami but the check in agent said I had an economy ticket and later upgraded to business class. This was not the case, I had a single business class transaction. I was forced to pay for my second checked bag. I am unsure of why this happened. But I won’t use Kayak again for business class tickets.

The meal was wonderful and strawberry ice cream was a plus.

...as stated previously, red tape should be shorted by Swiss in terms of generating refunds...

The flight was generally good but was delayed departure meant a very late arrival for a connecting flight.

Delayed 30 mins Forced to check in my carry on luggage

The biggest let down was with booking experience through Kayak. I booked a flight with checked bags on Kayak. Right away I got a message from travel agency that the flight is not confirmed and to call them. I called them and they said the flight I have booked is no longer available with the price I have booked it for and I can book it with about $100 more. I already had other options I could book with cheaper price so I asked them to cancel my booking. Then they said I can have the ticket with the same price but a date change which was not working for me as I had to be there for a seminar. So again I said no then they said they will cover the charges and confirm my flight. When comes time for check-in I see I have no checked bag option which means the travel agency deceived me saying I can have my booking as I had booked it. And at that point I ended up paying $155 for my checked bag going back and forth. I am extremely angry and unhappy with this experience

I haven't flown Swiss in a long time. I was disappointed that after paying $14,907 for 3 business class seats, we still had to pay another $200 for a single business class seat. All the window seats used to be single seats. Now it's every other one and if you want a single seat it's extra. Also, The double seats do not have pods or any privacy. We landed in Chicago after a long 10 hour flight and our connecting flight was on United. Because we do not have status on Swiss, we were not allowed to use the United lounge, even with business class seats. My father is on crutches and we had a 4 hour layover. No lounge was also disappointing. All of my status is on British Airways so I will go back to flying BA. We flew Swiss because my father did not want to go through Heathrow. On a positive, the crew were super nice and accommodating for my father who had recently had hip replacement surgery. Food was okay. I"m not a good person to critique the food, I never like airplane food.

-Swiss airlines online check in app crashed multiple times -Zurich airport does not have very many bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities - closest disability accessible bathroom to departure gate was 1/4 mile away.

The service was flawless. The trip went great. I flew from Venice, Italy to Tampa, Florida. The issue is my bag (that I checked for free when checking into the flight) was ripped along the side when I collected it from baggage claim in Tampa, last night. I thought of talking with the Tampa baggage claim employees about it and see what could be done, but my bag isn’t a very expensive bag and I didn’t want to make a big deal of it. I’m not sure if I’ll be checking a bag anymore in the future.

I took this flight to be able to fly with Swiss instead of Air Canada from Geneva.. The AC planes have a better outfit in Business class than Swiss, but the service aboard Swiss is really best, first-class, as is the food and beverages. Though using the same plane model (A330-300), the interior setup of the cabin starts to show its age, but IMO the planes are better serviced by Swiss than AC. I had in my recent trips with AC way too many technical problems that led to delays or even complete cancellation of my flight.. Their fleet is aging (average 20+ years) and the maintenance has taken a toll compared to years ago. Cutting costs in every corner has to be paid sometime by someone, and it's the travelers at the end that pays for it. Unfortunately for me, flying directly to Zurich puts a much longer after-fly trip on me than Geneva.. so I might go back to direct flight YUL-GVA, even if I don't like flying with AC.

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