Cheap flights from Cairns to the United Kingdom from $861

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — LHR
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,563

One-way from

$861

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,043
9/10-30/10
  • 9/10-30/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 101h 10m total
  • Cairns to United Kingdom
18/11
  • 18/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • Cairns to United Kingdom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($433 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($132 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Cairns to United Kingdom

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 29 August 2025.

Thu 9/1015:35CNS - LGW
2 stops56h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1010:30LGW - CNS
2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,563
Sat 11/1009:05CNS - LGW
2 stops54h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1011:35LGW - CNS
2 stops59h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,608
Sun 12/1006:00CNS - LHR
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1021:20LHR - CNS
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,677
Wed 22/1006:00CNS - LGW
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1110:30LGW - CNS
2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,688
Wed 22/1006:00CNS - LHR
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,754
Sat 11/1015:35CNS - LHR
2 stops60h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1021:20LHR - CNS
2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,755
Thu 9/1015:35CNS - LHR
2 stops60h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1021:00LHR - CNS
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$1,839
Wed 22/1018:15CNS - LHR
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,983
Wed 22/1018:15CNS - LHR
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$2,008
Tue 21/1017:25CNS - LGW
2 stops29h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 4/1108:40LGW - CNS
2 stops28h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/8$2,025
Wed 22/1018:15CNS - LHR
1 stop30h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/1121:45LHR - CNS
1 stop33h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/8$2,029
Wed 22/1018:15CNS - LHR
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1121:00LHR - CNS
2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$2,048

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Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

United Kingdom

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Thu 9/10

15:35-15:00

2 stops56h 25m

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

10:30-17:15

2 stops44h 45m

$1,563

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Sat 11/10

09:05-06:30

2 stops54h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 22/10

11:35-08:15

2 stops59h 40m

$1,608

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Sun 12/10

06:00-18:40

2 stops45h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 19/10

21:20-19:40

2 stops37h 20m

$1,677

CairnsLondon

CNS - LGW

CNSLGW

Cairns

Wed 22/10

06:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 5/11

10:30-17:15

2 stops44h 45m

$1,688

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Wed 14/1

18:35-15:20

1 stop30h 45m

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

21:45-17:20

1 stop33h 35m

$1,735

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Wed 22/10

06:00-18:40

2 stops45h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 5/11

21:00-17:15

2 stops34h 15m

$1,754

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Sat 11/10

15:35-18:40

2 stops60h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 22/10

21:20-08:15

2 stops49h 55m

$1,755

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Thu 9/10

15:35-18:40

2 stops60h 05m

London Heathrow

Thu 30/10

21:00-17:15

2 stops34h 15m

$1,839

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Wed 22/10

18:15-15:45

1 stop30h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 6/11

21:00-04:35

2 stops45h 35m

$1,983

CairnsLondon

CNS - LHR

CNSLHR

Cairns

Wed 22/10

18:15-15:45

1 stop30h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

21:00-04:35

2 stops45h 35m

$2,008

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to United Kingdom

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to United Kingdom (average of $1,037). Flying from Cairns to United Kingdom in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to GB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to United Kingdom. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

When flying from Cairns to United Kingdom, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 29 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to United Kingdom?

    Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to United Kingdom. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to United Kingdom?

    For as low as $2,025, Singapore Airlines can have you in United Kingdom from Cairns in 29h. Airlines will cover a distance of 15149 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to United Kingdom (average of $1,037). Flying from Cairns to United Kingdom in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,428Average$2,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,812Average$2,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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