Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cairns from $757

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CNS
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,837

One-way from

$757

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$3,569
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 5/11-15/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 98h 45m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
4/12
  • 4/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($579 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($158 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Cairns

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 18 July 2025.

Wed 5/1110:25MAN - CNS
2 stops44h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 15/1111:35CNS - MAN
2 stops54h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/7$1,837
Sat 6/1211:00LHR - CNS
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/107:00CNS - LHR
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,860
Thu 18/910:55MAN - CNS
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1007:15CNS - MAN
3 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,907
Sun 31/819:20EDI - CNS
2 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/911:40CNS - EDI
2 stops63h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$2,065
Sat 1/1117:00LGW - CNS
2 stops56h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1106:00CNS - LGW
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$2,078
Mon 1/906:00STN - CNS
3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/907:15CNS - STN
3 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$2,096
Mon 1/917:00LHR - CNS
2 stops41h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/917:35CNS - LHR
2 stops45h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/7$2,119
Mon 22/922:10LHR - CNS
2 stops30h 35mChina Southern
Tue 14/1011:15CNS - LHR
2 stops64h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 16/7$2,136
Mon 22/912:00LGW - CNS
2 stops40h 45mChina Southern
Wed 15/1011:15CNS - LGW
2 stops52h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 16/7$2,255
Sun 14/909:25LHR - CNS
1 stop22h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 24/918:15CNS - LHR
1 stop54h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/7$2,322
Mon 1/910:00LGW - CNS
1 stop46h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mon 22/918:15CNS - LGW
1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/7$2,343
Mon 27/1009:50LGW - CNS
2 stops28h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 10/1115:45CNS - LGW
2 stops30h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/7$2,372

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Fly from

United Kingdom

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Wed 5/11

10:25-16:50

2 stops44h 25m

Cairns

Sat 15/11

11:35-07:55

2 stops54h 20m

$1,837

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sat 6/12

11:00-06:10

2 stops33h 10m

Cairns

Mon 12/1

07:00-07:15

2 stops34h 15m

$1,860

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 18/9

10:55-06:35

3 stops34h 40m

Cairns

Thu 9/10

07:15-16:15

3 stops42h 00m

$1,907

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 31/8

19:20-04:25

2 stops48h 05m

Cairns

Sun 7/9

11:40-18:00

2 stops63h 20m

$2,065

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 1/11

17:00-11:20

2 stops56h 20m

Cairns

Fri 21/11

06:00-14:00

2 stops42h 00m

$2,078

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Mon 1/9

06:00-04:25

3 stops37h 25m

Cairns

Mon 8/9

07:15-18:00

3 stops43h 45m

$2,096

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Mon 1/9

17:00-19:00

2 stops41h 00m

Cairns

Mon 8/9

17:35-06:20

2 stops45h 45m

$2,119

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Mon 22/9

22:10-13:45

2 stops30h 35m

Cairns

Tue 14/10

11:15-19:00

2 stops64h 45m

$2,136

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Mon 22/9

12:00-13:45

2 stops40h 45m

Cairns

Wed 15/10

11:15-07:10

2 stops52h 55m

$2,255

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sun 14/9

09:25-17:00

1 stop22h 35m

Cairns

Wed 24/9

18:15-15:45

1 stop54h 30m

$2,322

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns (average of $166). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 July 2025.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 18 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United Kingdom to Cairns, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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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 $166). 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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