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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cairns from $787

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CNS
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Cairns
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 4 April 2026.

Tue 19/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/511:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$1,688
Tue 19/511:35
LGW
-
CNS
3 stops61h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/511:00
CNS
-
LGW
3 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$1,759
Thu 14/518:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/509:10
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops54h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,785
Sat 9/509:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/519:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,838
Sat 16/511:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops50h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/519:10
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops52h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,874
Mon 2/1110:05
MAN
-
CNS
3 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/1109:45
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops54h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$1,879
Sat 9/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/511:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,882
Sat 30/518:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops44h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/613:55
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops58h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,916
Mon 11/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/511:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,928
Sat 16/520:45
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/514:50
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops49h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,944
Wed 15/409:15
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/511:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,954
Thu 28/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/711:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$1,958

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 4 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,688

One-way from

$787

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,422
19/5-26/5
  • 19/5-26/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 10m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
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15/6
  • 15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($336 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

BirminghamCairns

BHX - CNS

BHXCNS

Birmingham

Thu 16/4

14:35-11:50

2 stops36h 15m

Cairns

Mon 22/6

17:00-19:40

2 stops35h 40m

$2,109

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

$2,148

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Tue 19/5

21:05-15:00

2 stops32h 55m

Cairns

Tue 26/5

12:35-12:55

2 stops33h 20m

$2,150

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Tue 19/5

14:55-09:45

3 stops33h 50m

Cairns

Tue 26/5

15:45-12:55

2 stops30h 10m

$2,151

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

$2,222

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Wed 13/5

21:05-19:30

2 stops37h 25m

Cairns

Sun 17/5

12:35-12:55

2 stops57h 20m

$2,229

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Thu 14/5

21:05-15:00

2 stops32h 55m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

17:40-12:55

2 stops52h 15m

$2,237

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Fri 1/5

14:55-10:35

2 stops34h 40m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

12:35-12:55

2 stops33h 20m

$2,241

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Wed 10/6

21:05-22:45

2 stops40h 40m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

06:00-12:55

2 stops63h 55m

$2,242

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

11:20-17:00

1 stop20h 40m

Cairns

Fri 2/10

18:15-19:30

1 stop34h 15m

$2,248

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Cairns

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns (average of $1,434). Flying from United Kingdom to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,673). 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 often are flights from the United Kingdom to Cairns delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom 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?

Wednesday 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 the United Kingdom to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Qantas Airways fly from United Kingdom to Cairns in about 20h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 25m. 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 Gatwick - Cairns and London Stansted - Cairns.

  • 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?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Cairns?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns (average of $1,434). Flying from United Kingdom to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,673). 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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