Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from London to Cairns delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between London and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

For as low as $2,489, Qantas Airways can have you in Cairns from London Heathrow Airport in 28h 20m. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Cairns is about 15142 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to CNS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from London Heathrow?

Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Heathrow to Cairns. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cairns from London Heathrow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Cairns airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 4.4 km journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city centre.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns (average of $2,163). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $3,508). 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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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from London Heathrow?
Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Heathrow to Cairns. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cairns from London Heathrow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Cairns airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 4.4 km journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city centre.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
For as low as $2,489, Qantas Airways can have you in Cairns from London Heathrow Airport in 28h 20m. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Cairns is about 15142 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Cairns 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 London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns (average of $2,163). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $3,508). 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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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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