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Cheap flights from Cairns to London 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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LON
28 May — 4 Jun1
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 28 April 2026.

Wed 1/719:00
CNS
-
LGW
3 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/810:25
LGW
-
CNS
3 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,789
Wed 1/711:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/809:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,799
Thu 2/711:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/809:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,800
Wed 1/711:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/909:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,810
Wed 13/506:45
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,820
Sun 17/512:35
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,831
Thu 11/621:10
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/620:50
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,842
Wed 1/719:00
CNS
-
LGW
3 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1010:25
LGW
-
CNS
3 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,865
Thu 2/706:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/811:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops48h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,895
Wed 1/712:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops51h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/811:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops48h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,905
Fri 12/611:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/609:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,936
Wed 1/711:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/921:20
LHR
-
CNS
3 stops51h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,962

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,789

One-way from

$787

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,137
1/7-22/8
  • 1/7-22/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 79h 10m total
  • Cairns to London
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14/7
  • 14/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 55m total
  • Cairns to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($169 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Thu 8/10

11:35-12:55

2 stops34h 20m

London Stansted

Mon 2/11

20:15-10:45

2 stops28h 30m

$2,153

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Sun 11/10

18:55-18:45

2 stops32h 50m

London Stansted

Sun 1/11

14:05-10:45

2 stops34h 40m

$2,169

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Sun 11/10

18:55-18:45

2 stops32h 50m

London Stansted

Tue 3/11

20:15-10:45

2 stops28h 30m

$2,169

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Sun 11/10

18:55-18:45

2 stops32h 50m

London Stansted

Mon 2/11

20:15-10:45

2 stops28h 30m

$2,169

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Sat 24/10

13:55-13:05

2 stops56h 10m

London Stansted

Wed 28/10

20:15-11:05

2 stops28h 50m

$2,183

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Sat 10/10

15:45-18:45

2 stops36h 00m

London Stansted

Wed 4/11

20:15-22:25

2 stops40h 10m

$2,185

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sat 10/10

15:45-19:45

2 stops37h 00m

London Gatwick

Sat 31/10

20:25-22:25

2 stops40h 00m

$2,239

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Mon 7/9

17:00-19:45

2 stops35h 45m

London Gatwick

Tue 8/9

21:45-11:50

2 stops29h 05m

$2,240

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Fri 9/10

17:00-12:35

2 stops28h 35m

London Gatwick

Sat 31/10

20:25-10:45

2 stops28h 20m

$2,330

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Sun 11/10

18:55-16:10

2 stops30h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 31/10

22:00-22:25

2 stops38h 25m

$2,337

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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?

Booking 65 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to London (average of $1,172). Flying from Cairns to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,716). 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 $2,064.

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 28 April 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
1,503 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,503 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,503 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
3,568 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,503 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,306 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,503 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,028 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,503 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
7,959 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,503 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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, Qatar Airways, and Qantas Airways can get you from Cairns to London in just under 28h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 50m. 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 $1,325 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $2,074. You may be able to fly from Cairns to London for 35% 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?

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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 $1,172). Flying from Cairns to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,716). 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$1,325Average$1,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,074Average$2,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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