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Cheap flights from Cairns to London from $829

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LON
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 29 March 2026.

Tue 12/511:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,790
Fri 1/512:35
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,807
Sun 7/611:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/609:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,876
Sat 9/511:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,964
Mon 11/512:35
CNS
-
STN
2 stops33h 20m
Emirates
Mon 18/521:05
STN
-
CNS
2 stops32h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 26/3$1,980
Tue 12/512:35
CNS
-
STN
2 stops33h 20m
Emirates
Tue 19/514:55
STN
-
CNS
2 stops32h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 28/3$1,985
Mon 11/512:35
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 00m
Emirates
Mon 18/521:45
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops32h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 26/3$1,993
Tue 12/512:35
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 00m
Emirates
Tue 19/514:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops33h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 28/3$1,998
Sun 7/618:55
CNS
-
STN
2 stops32h 50m
Emirates
Tue 23/614:55
STN
-
CNS
2 stops32h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 28/3$1,998
Sun 23/818:15
CNS
-
LGW
1 stop24h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 21/910:05
LGW
-
CNS
1 stop21h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,050
Wed 14/1018:15
CNS
-
LHR
1 stop34h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 15/1022:05
LHR
-
CNS
1 stop57h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,055
Mon 22/611:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/818:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,059

Find 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 29 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,790

One-way from

$829

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,733
12/5-19/5
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 55m total
  • Cairns to London
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7/5
  • 7/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Cairns to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($218 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Tue 12/5

12:35-12:35

2 stops33h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 19/5

14:35-08:40

2 stops33h 05m

$1,998
Fastest return journey

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sun 23/8

18:15-10:10

1 stop24h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

10:05-17:00

1 stop21h 55m

$2,050

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Wed 3/6

12:35-18:45

2 stops39h 10m

London Stansted

Sun 7/6

21:05-22:45

2 stops40h 40m

$2,072

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Mon 11/5

15:45-12:25

2 stops29h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 18/5

20:50-10:35

2 stops28h 45m

$2,081

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Thu 28/5

12:35-21:30

2 stops41h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

14:35-22:45

2 stops47h 10m

$2,082

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sun 10/5

12:35-19:45

2 stops40h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

14:35-16:55

2 stops41h 20m

$2,108

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Fri 1/5

15:45-18:45

2 stops36h 00m

London Stansted

Sat 9/5

14:55-08:40

2 stops32h 45m

$2,113

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Sat 9/5

13:55-18:45

2 stops37h 50m

London Stansted

Sat 16/5

21:05-22:45

2 stops40h 40m

$2,150

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sat 9/5

15:45-21:30

2 stops38h 45m

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

21:45-17:35

2 stops34h 50m

$2,165

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Mon 25/5

18:20-20:15

2 stops34h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 28/5

16:50-15:00

2 stops37h 10m

$2,196

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to London

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Cheapflights Insights

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 13 March 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 $1,359). Flying from Cairns to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,975). 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 Cairns to London?

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 99% 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.

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,155.

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: 24h 41m.

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 32m.

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 29 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to London, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,233 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,014 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,873 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

    Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and SWISS can get you from Cairns to London in just under 24h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 05m. There are 15149 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 $1,383 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $2,166. You may be able to fly from Cairns to London for 33% 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 Stansted. You may also consider Cairns - London Gatwick or Cairns - London Heathrow.

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

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  • 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 $1,359). Flying from Cairns to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,975). 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$1,383Average$2,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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