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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£763
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/5Mon 18/5
LGW - CNS • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£365
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/3
STN - CNS • 3 stops
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Emirates Economy offers 33-inch legroom for comfort.
Qantas Economy seats have a 32-inch pitch for legroom.
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Cheap Flights to Cairns

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

Sat, 9 May - Mon, 18 May
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11:35 - 18:25
LGW
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CNS
45h 50m
2 stops
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06:00 - 15:00
CNS
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LGW
42h 00m
2 stops
£763Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
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21:00 - 17:15
LHR
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CNS
34h 15m
2 stops
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06:40 - 17:30
CNS
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LHR
44h 50m
2 stops
£782Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
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17:00 - 17:15
LGW
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CNS
38h 15m
2 stops
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18:05 - 06:30
CNS
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LGW
46h 25m
2 stops
£785Multiple Airlines
Sun, 12 Apr - Fri, 1 May
Emirates Logo
21:05 - 15:55
STN
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CNS
33h 50m
2 stops
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11:50 - 12:55
CNS
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STN
34h 05m
2 stops
£1,068Emirates
Sun, 12 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Emirates Logo
21:05 - 15:55
STN
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CNS
33h 50m
2 stops
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15:35 - 12:55
CNS
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STN
30h 20m
2 stops
£1,069Emirates
Thu, 16 Apr - Mon, 22 Jun
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08:10 - 11:25
BHX
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CNS
42h 15m
2 stops
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09:20 - 06:40
CNS
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BHX
30h 20m
2 stops
£1,215Qatar Airways
Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
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14:05 - 14:55
MAN
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CNS
38h 50m
2 stops
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15:45 - 06:00
CNS
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MAN
48h 15m
2 stops
£1,251Qatar Airways
Sat, 9 May - Mon, 18 May
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10:00 - 05:30
LCY
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CNS
34h 30m
3 stops
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19:15 - 17:20
CNS
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LCY
55h 05m
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£1,347KLM
Fri, 8 May - Mon, 18 May
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17:10 - 09:45
LCY
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CNS
31h 35m
3 stops
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19:15 - 17:20
CNS
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LCY
55h 05m
3 stops
£1,409KLM
Fri, 8 May - Mon, 18 May
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19:15 - 17:00
LCY
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CNS
36h 45m
2 stops
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18:15 - 12:35
CNS
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LCY
27h 20m
3 stops
£1,644SWISS
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cairns

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Cairns is May, where tickets cost £1,016 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £1,574 and £1,549 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of £1,007.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 28 days before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight to Cairns

 
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Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines' Business Class offers lie-flat seats with direct aisle access on long flights.


Singapore Airlines Economy provides a mini kit with toothbrush, toothpaste, and eye shades.

Qantas Airways

Qantas' Dreamliner offers lie-flat seats in Business Class with a 23-inch width for long-haul comfort.


Qantas Economy seats have a 32-inch pitch and 17.2-inch width, offering decent legroom for long flights.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific's Business Class offers a 1-2-1 configuration with ample storage space.


Cathay Pacific Economy offers a 3-3-3 layout on A350 for a more comfortable experience.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag for long-haul flights.


Lufthansa's Economy on long-haul flights includes a three-course meal with complimentary drinks.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways' Qsuites in Business Class offer a private suite-style seat with a closing door.


Qatar Airways Economy includes a free checked bag and USB outlets for device charging.

Emirates

Emirates Economy offers 33-inch legroom and a 13.3-inch TV screen, ideal for long-haul flights.


Emirates' Business Class includes a chauffeur service and direct boarding from lounges.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets to Cairns

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight£365
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 35% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from London Stansted Airport to Cairns

When to book flights to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Cairns based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Cairns flights

  • How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

    The city centre of Cairns is 3 miles from Cairns.

  • What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

    When flying to Cairns, you'll arrive at Cairns Airport (CNS). The airport is also known as Cairns or Cairns Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cairns is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as £424. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are £704 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is generally at night, when flights cost £426 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cairns is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £426.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to Cairns. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1431 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
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Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

10.0 ExcellentNeiva, Jan 2026
SIN - DPS
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Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

SQ service is great as always. However, the food quality seems to have gotten a lot worse recently.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

Best service airline. The cabin crew is attentive and friendly. Inflight entertainment system is good

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

Given the Business class airfare, the food variety and quality both were substandard. The crew was not interested to serve other choices and work hard to provide alternatives. Very disappointing food service.

The experience was efficient, on time, and provided great service.

one hour transit not good. cathay pacific is not helpful at all

Overall, not good. Super late boarding in Hong Kong because some last minute issue with a plane. The boarding process is chaotic. Kathy Pacific should seek to do better with punctual departure time. Caused a lot of trouble with missed connecting flight.

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was great. Lots of movies and tv shows to choose from. Highly recommend.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

Close to excellent. The only problem is when I try to charge my phone on the USB in front of my seat, the battery level is decreasing rather than increasing. Why?

The lead business class attendant was excellent. Made a point of greeting you and knowing your name by the time you leave.

If my return flight was not so much better, I would have given an excellent review.

My connecting flight was canceled or never existed. My stopover went from 1 hour and a half to 10 hours. It was a long day that I wasn't prepared for and it would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Cathay is great though. Great staff, entertainment and food.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

Water bottles could be in more sustainable packaging than plastic bottles

Horrible!! The WiFi was not working, the food was awful

Best international flight I have had in a while! Far superior accommodation, services, food and general experience compared to U.S. airline companies.

Very nice crew and great food. Easy to board just wish the flight could be shorter or seats more comfortable or more room to walk around when you get cramps in your legs from sitting so long. Crew was great and attentive and really was good food.

The return was painful because of the flight that was canceled. Nobody was able to help us out. It took hours and a lot of walking on two different airports to get a new flight

The cabin was warm and few used the blankets. I should’ve upgraded.

The seats were so close together, when the man in front of me put his seat back, the screen in front of me was 9 inches from my face. There is no way to lean forward if I needed to pick something up. It was pretty uncomfortable for a ten hour flight. I was very surprised.

The crew was very friendly and nice! Very smooth flight.

Each flight we took was late with little or no updates or information.

Swiss airline do not allow online check-in before 24 hrs, this is very inconvenient to us. I tried many ways such as booking code(6 numbers) or 13 booking numbers , neither of them work, Lufthansa is better which allow us to check in even before 30 hrs, so we can assign our seats( not many people want spend extra money to assign seats on top of airfare which is already spent.)

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

I think it was a United A380 plane. The trip from Munich to Denver was about 12 hours and the preferred economy seat I paid $75 for was very cramped. The crew was nice but I was so uncomfortable and getting up to walk around didn’t really help. My legs were swollen for 4 days afterward. I would think on such a long trip the seats would have more room. I would have gone 1st class but it was 3-4 times more expensive. I won’t fly anywhere far away again. My last experience with Lufthansa was great to Italy and back, but this time I could swear everything was United and not good.

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