How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Cairns?

Airlines like SWISS, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific fly from United Kingdom to Cairns in about 38h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 10m. The distance from United Kingdom to Cairns is about 15142 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

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. Find deals

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). Find deals

What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Cairns?

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

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 53 days in advance, which can save you up to 27% on flights from United Kingdom to Cairns compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 53 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $2,138. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,895.

What is the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom to Cairns?

May can be a great time to fly to Cairns from United Kingdom with a flight ticket averaging about $2,431. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $1,745. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from United Kingdom?

Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from United Kingdom. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Cairns?

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Round-trip from	$2,274
One-way from	$918
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,132

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3/2-10/2
6 total stops
77h 10m total
United Kingdom to Cairns

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26/11
2 total stops
44h 45m total
United Kingdom to Cairns

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Tue 28/1017:50LHR - CNS

2 stops32h 00mCathay Pacific

Tue 10/212:00CNS - LHR

1 stop28h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 11/9$2,275

Tue 25/1109:10LHR - CNS

1 stop22h 10mSingapore Airlines

Fri 26/1218:35CNS - LHR

1 stop45h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,280

Thu 30/1011:00LHR - CNS

2 stops38h 50mCathay Pacific

Thu 27/1111:35CNS - LHR

2 stops37h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/9$2,322

Mon 27/1021:00LHR - CNS

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/212:00CNS - LHR

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,324

Fri 26/911:35LGW - CNS

2 stops59h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/919:00CNS - LGW

2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$2,333

Thu 30/1021:00LHR - CNS

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/212:00CNS - LHR

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,334

Mon 24/1121:45LHR - CNS

1 stop33h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sun 22/218:35CNS - LHR

1 stop23h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,342

Sun 26/1022:00LHR - CNS

2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1115:45CNS - LHR

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,354

Wed 29/1021:00LHR - CNS

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/212:00CNS - LHR

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,357

Thu 25/922:10LHR - CNS

2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1017:25CNS - LHR

3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,364

Sun 26/1006:50LGW - CNS

3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1105:40CNS - LGW

3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,376

Sun 26/1006:25STN - CNS

3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1109:45CNS - STN

3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,387

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Tue 3/207:00LHR - CNS

3 stops41h 30mSWISS

Tue 10/212:00CNS - LHR

3 stops35h 40mSWISS

Deal found 11/9$2,274

Wed 4/320:15STN - CNS

2 stops58h 00mEmirates

Sun 8/312:35CNS - STN

2 stops33h 30mEmirates

Deal found 9/9$2,301

Thu 30/1011:00LHR - CNS

2 stops38h 50mCathay Pacific

Thu 27/1111:35CNS - LHR

2 stops37h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/9$2,322

Fri 26/911:35LGW - CNS

2 stops59h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/919:00CNS - LGW

2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$2,333

Wed 19/1109:20LGW - CNS

1 stop46h 00mSingapore Airlines

Wed 3/1218:35CNS - LGW

1 stop21h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/9$2,438

Tue 3/208:40LGW - CNS

2 stops28h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 10/206:00CNS - LGW

2 stops33h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9$2,450

Sun 8/320:50BHX - CNS

2 stops46h 35mQantas Airways

Thu 12/307:45CNS - BHX

2 stops37h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/9$2,529

Wed 24/1218:10LCY - CNS

2 stops37h 10mLufthansa

Mon 12/118:35CNS - LCY

2 stops24h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 11/9$3,212

Sun 26/1006:25STN - CNS

3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1109:45CNS - STN

3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,387

Mon 24/1119:30LHR - CNS

3 stops35h 50mSWISS

Sun 22/218:35CNS - LHR

3 stops28h 25mSWISS

Deal found 11/9$2,455

Sun 8/314:10BHX - CNS

2 stops38h 45mQatar Airways

Thu 12/315:45CNS - BHX

2 stops48h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9$2,470

Mon 27/1017:50LHR - CNS

2 stops37h 00mCathay Pacific

Tue 10/211:35CNS - LHR

2 stops39h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 11/9$2,523

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Wed 17/917:15LHR - CNS

3 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/921:30CNS - LHR

3 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$2,416

Thu 25/922:10LHR - CNS

2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1017:25CNS - LHR

3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,364

Fri 26/911:35LGW - CNS

2 stops59h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/919:00CNS - LGW

2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$2,333

Sun 26/1022:00LHR - CNS

2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1115:45CNS - LHR

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,354

Sun 26/1006:50LGW - CNS

3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1105:40CNS - LGW

3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,376

Sun 26/1006:25STN - CNS

3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1109:45CNS - STN

3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,387

Sun 26/1021:00LHR - CNS

2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/212:00CNS - LHR

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,405

Mon 27/1021:00LHR - CNS

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/212:00CNS - LHR

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,324

Tue 28/1017:50LHR - CNS

2 stops32h 00mCathay Pacific

Tue 10/212:00CNS - LHR

1 stop28h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 11/9$2,275

Wed 29/1021:00LHR - CNS

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/212:00CNS - LHR

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,357

Thu 30/1011:00LHR - CNS

2 stops38h 50mCathay Pacific

Thu 27/1111:35CNS - LHR

2 stops37h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/9$2,322

Thu 30/1021:00LHR - CNS

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/212:00CNS - LHR

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,334

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Wed 26/1110:30LGW - CNS

2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$918

Sat 25/1022:40LHR - CNS

2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$948

Sat 1/1120:25LGW - CNS

3 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$976

Mon 27/1021:00LHR - CNS

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$980

Tue 21/1011:35LGW - CNS

2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$997

Mon 20/1021:20LHR - CNS

2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,016

Mon 27/1010:30LGW - CNS

2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,019

Tue 25/1114:05MAN - CNS

3 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,028

Sun 26/1022:00LHR - CNS

3 stops57h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,033

Sat 1/1121:00LHR - CNS

2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,034

Tue 28/1020:20LGW - CNS

3 stops58h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,037

Sat 22/1111:15MAN - CNS

3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,045

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Tue 3/2

07:00-10:30

3 stops41h 30m

Cairns

Tue 10/2

12:00-13:40

3 stops35h 40m

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LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Wed 4/3

20:15-16:15

2 stops58h 00m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

12:35-12:05

2 stops33h 30m

$2,301

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Thu 30/10

11:00-11:50

2 stops38h 50m

Cairns

Thu 27/11

11:35-15:00

2 stops37h 25m

$2,322

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Fri 26/9

11:35-08:25

2 stops59h 50m

Cairns

Mon 29/9

19:00-06:30

2 stops44h 30m

$2,333

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sun 26/10

06:25-04:35

3 stops36h 10m

Cairns

Sun 2/11

09:45-10:45

3 stops35h 00m

$2,387

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Wed 5/11

05:55-04:35

3 stops36h 40m

Cairns

Sun 30/11

06:40-18:25

3 stops45h 45m

$2,396

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Wed 19/11

09:20-17:20

1 stop46h 00m

Cairns

Wed 3/12

18:35-06:25

1 stop21h 50m

$2,438

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Tue 3/2

08:40-23:05

2 stops28h 25m

Cairns

Tue 10/2

06:00-05:55

2 stops33h 55m

$2,450

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Mon 24/11

19:30-17:20

3 stops35h 50m

Cairns

Sun 22/2

18:35-13:00

3 stops28h 25m

$2,455

BirminghamCairns

BHX - CNS

BHXCNS

Birmingham

Sun 8/3

14:10-14:55

2 stops38h 45m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

15:45-06:10

2 stops48h 25m

$2,470

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns (average of $165). Flying from United Kingdom to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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.

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

When flying from United Kingdom to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from United Kingdom?
Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from United Kingdom. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.
How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Cairns?
Airlines like SWISS, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific fly from United Kingdom to Cairns in about 38h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 10m. The distance from United Kingdom to Cairns is about 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 United Kingdom to Cairns?
The most popular flight routes from United Kingdom to Cairns are London Heathrow - Cairns, London Stansted - Cairns and London Gatwick - Cairns.
Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Cairns?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns (average of $165). Flying from United Kingdom to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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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