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Cheap flights from Cairns to the United Kingdom from $857

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LHR
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 April 2026.

Sun 7/611:00
CNS
-
LHR
3 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/622:00
LHR
-
CNS
3 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,774
Wed 17/611:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/809:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,787
Wed 13/512:35
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,805
Tue 2/606:45
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/609:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,809
Mon 20/412:35
CNS
-
STN
2 stops39h 10m
Emirates
Fri 24/421:05
STN
-
CNS
2 stops29h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 16/4$1,934
Sun 17/506:45
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,974
Wed 13/515:45
CNS
-
STN
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/521:05
STN
-
CNS
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,975
Mon 15/606:45
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/809:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,975
Wed 29/411:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,982
Wed 13/515:45
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/521:45
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,985
Thu 4/615:45
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/621:45
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,987
Thu 4/620:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops49h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/609:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$2,005

Find flight deals from Cairns to United Kingdom

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to United Kingdom flight deals. Data was last updated 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,774

One-way from

$857

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,143
7/6-12/6
  • 7/6-12/6
  • 6 total stops
  • 79h 20m total
  • Cairns to United Kingdom
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6/5
  • 6/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • Cairns to United Kingdom
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($152 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to United Kingdom 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 21 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Tue 19/5

12:35-12:55

2 stops33h 20m

London Stansted

Tue 26/5

14:55-16:55

2 stops41h 00m

$2,033

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Tue 2/6

12:35-12:55

2 stops33h 20m

London Stansted

Tue 9/6

14:55-08:40

2 stops32h 45m

$2,061

CairnsManchester

CNS - MAN

CNSMAN

Cairns

Sun 3/5

21:40-06:55

2 stops42h 15m

Manchester

Wed 6/5

09:20-09:20

2 stops39h 00m

$2,065

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Thu 4/6

12:35-19:45

2 stops40h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 11/6

21:45-19:30

2 stops36h 45m

$2,077

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Thu 4/6

06:00-12:55

2 stops39h 55m

London Stansted

Thu 11/6

14:55-15:00

2 stops39h 05m

$2,079

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Sun 17/5

12:35-18:45

2 stops39h 10m

London Stansted

Wed 8/7

14:55-16:15

2 stops40h 20m

$2,125

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Mon 18/5

12:35-12:35

2 stops33h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 8/7

21:45-16:15

2 stops33h 30m

$2,136

CairnsLondon

CNS - STN

CNSSTN

Cairns

Sun 31/5

12:35-12:55

2 stops33h 20m

London Stansted

Sun 7/6

21:05-19:30

2 stops37h 25m

$2,136

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sun 31/5

12:35-21:30

2 stops41h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 7/6

21:45-19:30

2 stops36h 45m

$2,148

CairnsManchester

CNS - MAN

CNSMAN

Cairns

Tue 5/5

13:55-12:00

2 stops31h 05m

Manchester

Tue 19/5

21:20-19:30

2 stops37h 10m

$2,157

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to the United Kingdom

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to United Kingdom (average of $1,150). Flying from Cairns to United Kingdom in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,720). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom. Reviews last updated 21 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific from Cairns to the United Kingdom have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
1,501 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
3,560 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
1,282 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
1,024 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
7,937 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to United Kingdom?

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,328Average$2,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,798Average$2,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,897Average$2,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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