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Cheap flights from London to Cairns from $958

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CNS
5 Jun — 12 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 May 2026.

Wed 9/921:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops47h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1109:45
CNS
-
LHR
3 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,722
Sat 6/611:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops44h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/607:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops41h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,945
Sat 6/621:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops52h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/614:50
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,966
Thu 18/621:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops50h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/606:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,971
Tue 16/609:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/910:15
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,974
Sat 30/521:45
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops29h 05m
Emirates
Mon 15/617:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops28h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5$1,994
Tue 23/609:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/706:45
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,995
Wed 16/921:45
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/910:15
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$2,001
Sat 6/614:55
STN
-
CNS
2 stops43h 35m
Emirates
Sun 28/618:55
CNS
-
STN
2 stops51h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5$2,012
Wed 17/618:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/609:10
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops54h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$2,016
Thu 3/921:45
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/921:40
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$2,062
Wed 16/918:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops50h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/919:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops44h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$2,079

Find flight deals from London to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,722

One-way from

$958

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Average price

$2,338
9/9-29/11
  • 9/9-29/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 88h 55m total
  • London to Cairns
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  • 1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 30m total
  • London to Cairns
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LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

14:35-09:45

3 stops34h 10m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

17:00-12:35

2 stops28h 35m

$2,197

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sat 30/5

14:55-05:30

2 stops29h 35m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

17:00-12:55

2 stops28h 55m

$2,218

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Tue 2/6

14:55-08:40

2 stops32h 45m

Cairns

Thu 18/6

13:55-12:55

2 stops56h 00m

$2,238

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Tue 2/6

14:55-08:40

2 stops32h 45m

Cairns

Tue 9/6

17:40-12:55

2 stops52h 15m

$2,246

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 30/5

14:35-09:45

3 stops34h 10m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

17:00-12:35

2 stops28h 35m

$2,264

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 15/6

21:45-22:45

2 stops40h 00m

Cairns

Mon 22/6

17:00-12:35

2 stops28h 35m

$2,267

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 18/5

21:45-22:45

2 stops40h 00m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

12:55-12:35

2 stops32h 40m

$2,272

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

09:00-05:30

2 stops35h 30m

Cairns

Thu 16/7

21:00-06:40

2 stops42h 40m

$2,277

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Wed 17/6

14:55-22:45

2 stops46h 50m

Cairns

Wed 24/6

13:55-18:45

2 stops37h 50m

$2,278

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

14:35-19:30

2 stops43h 55m

Cairns

Thu 16/7

06:00-19:45

2 stops46h 45m

$2,289

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Cairns

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

The price you pay for your flight from London to Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cairns (average of $1,312). Flying from London to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,274). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Cairns?

How often are flights from London to Cairns delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between London and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.

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 evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

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

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

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

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Cairns from London, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns. There are 0 flights from London to Cairns per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London to Cairns?

    Departing from London to Cairns will take you 31h 25m. London and Cairns are separated by a distance of 15142 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Cairns?

    The most popular flight routes from London to Cairns are London Heathrow - Cairns, London Gatwick - Cairns and London Stansted - Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Cairns (average of $1,312). Flying from London to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,274). 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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