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Cheap flights from Cairns to London from $988

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LON
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
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 6 July 2026.

Mon 2/1118:20
CNS
-
LHR
1 stop34h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 4/1110:40
LHR
-
CNS
1 stop44h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,669
Tue 4/806:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/818:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,675
Tue 4/806:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/822:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,683
Tue 4/806:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/821:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,737
Tue 4/806:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/821:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,760
Tue 10/1106:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/1110:30
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,863
Mon 17/812:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops63h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/821:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,887
Tue 10/1106:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1121:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,915
Tue 10/1118:05
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops47h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/1121:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,948
Tue 11/806:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/818:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,976
Tue 4/818:15
CNS
-
LGW
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/810:05
LGW
-
CNS
1 stop21h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,986
Tue 4/818:15
CNS
-
LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/820:35
LHR
-
CNS
1 stop59h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,016

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 6 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,669

One-way from

$988

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,952
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  • Singapore Airlines
  • 2/11-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 79h 30m total
  • Cairns to London
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  • 15/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • Cairns to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($566 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Mon 2/11

18:20-19:10

1 stop34h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

10:40-17:20

1 stop44h 40m

$1,669

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Tue 4/8

06:00-06:40

2 stops33h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 27/8

18:00-21:00

2 stops42h 00m

$1,689

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Tue 17/11

06:00-06:30

2 stops34h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 1/12

10:30-17:15

2 stops44h 45m

$1,863

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sat 1/8

06:00-06:40

2 stops33h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 8/8

11:35-23:20

2 stops50h 45m

$2,121

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Wed 4/11

13:55-17:55

2 stops38h 00m

London Stansted

Sun 8/11

14:05-10:45

2 stops34h 40m

$2,175

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Wed 18/11

14:55-20:50

2 stops39h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 22/11

09:40-10:45

2 stops39h 05m

$2,186

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Tue 11/8

15:45-12:55

2 stops30h 10m

London Stansted

Tue 18/8

14:55-12:55

2 stops37h 00m

$2,216

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Wed 4/11

09:25-06:15

2 stops54h 50m

London Heathrow

Sun 8/11

20:10-10:45

2 stops28h 35m

$2,231

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Tue 10/11

06:40-14:55

3 stops42h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 24/11

21:00-22:10

2 stops39h 10m

$2,238

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Wed 19/8

13:40-12:55

2 stops32h 15m

London Stansted

Wed 16/9

14:55-08:40

2 stops32h 45m

$2,260

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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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to London (average of $1,213). Flying from Cairns to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 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.

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,119.

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: 21h 50m.

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 1h 35m.

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

Booking 59 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.

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 6 July 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
1,563 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,563 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,563 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,607 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,563 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,403 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,563 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,057 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,563 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,116 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,563 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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?

    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 20h 20m. 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 $1,484 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $2,145. 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.

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to London (average of $1,213). Flying from Cairns to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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$1,484Average$1,942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,145Average$2,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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