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Cheap flights from Cairns to London from $523

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LON
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to London (LON). 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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,465

One-way from

$523

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,019
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • Cairns to London
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31/1
  • 31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 55m total
  • Cairns to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($244 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Sun 1/318:35
CNS
-
LHR
1 stop34h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 8/309:10
LHR
-
CNS
1 stop22h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,465
Fri 15/521:40
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops51h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/618:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,581
Fri 27/206:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/321:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,626
Fri 15/521:40
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops54h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/621:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,642
Sat 28/218:40
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops45h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/310:30
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,680
Sun 1/311:45
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops52h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sun 8/320:10
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,799
Sun 1/311:35
CNS
-
STN
2 stops34h 30m
Emirates
Sun 8/314:05
STN
-
CNS
2 stops44h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 15/1$1,801
Fri 15/518:15
CNS
-
LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 2/620:35
LHR
-
CNS
1 stop59h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,810
Sun 1/311:35
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops43h 15m
Emirates
Sun 8/320:25
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops38h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 15/1$1,811
Fri 27/206:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops34h 15m
Qantas Airways
Fri 6/320:10
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/1$1,843
Sat 28/211:35
CNS
-
STN
2 stops58h 30m
Emirates
Sat 7/314:05
STN
-
CNS
2 stops47h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 14/1$1,844
Wed 4/311:35
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops37h 10m
Emirates
Sat 7/320:25
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops40h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 14/1$1,850

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to London that are best for you.

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Cairns

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Sun 1/3

18:35-19:10

1 stop34h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

09:10-17:20

1 stop22h 10m

$1,563

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Fri 15/5

21:40-18:40

2 stops54h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

21:20-20:50

2 stops38h 30m

$1,642

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sat 28/2

18:40-06:30

2 stops45h 50m

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

10:30-17:15

2 stops44h 45m

$1,680

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Sun 1/3

11:35-12:05

2 stops34h 30m

London Stansted

Sun 8/3

14:05-21:00

2 stops44h 55m

$1,801

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Fri 15/5

18:15-15:45

1 stop30h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

20:35-17:00

1 stop59h 25m

$1,810

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sun 1/3

11:35-20:50

2 stops43h 15m

London Gatwick

Sun 8/3

20:25-21:00

2 stops38h 35m

$1,811

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Sun 1/3

11:45-06:15

2 stops52h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

20:10-11:50

1 stop29h 40m

$1,819

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Sat 28/2

11:35-12:05

2 stops58h 30m

London Stansted

Sat 7/3

14:05-23:05

2 stops47h 00m

$1,844

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Wed 4/3

11:35-14:45

2 stops37h 10m

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

20:25-23:05

2 stops40h 40m

$1,850

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Fri 15/5

18:15-06:55

1 stop21h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

10:15-17:00

1 stop21h 45m

$1,919

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to London

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to London. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to London (average of $1,397). Flying from Cairns to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,195). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to London?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 98% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to London on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to London?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cairns to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,196.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to London?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 25h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to London?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 52m.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 16 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to London, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,132 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
971 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,718 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to London. 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 from for flights from Cairns to London?

    Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to London. On average, Cairns has 0 outbound flights to London per day from 2 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to London?

    Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Qantas Airways can get you from Cairns to London in just under 34h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h. There are 15076 km between Cairns and London. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to London round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to London is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,422 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $2,011. You may be able to fly from Cairns to London for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The most popular route from Cairns to London is Cairns - London Heathrow. You may also consider Cairns - London Gatwick or Cairns - London Stansted.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to London 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 Cairns to London?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to London (average of $1,397). Flying from Cairns to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,195). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,422Average$1,963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,011Average$2,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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