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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Cairns from $878

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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CNS
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Cairns

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

Wed 4/1110:30
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/1106:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,587
Wed 9/910:25
LGW
-
CNS
3 stops47h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/913:30
CNS
-
LGW
3 stops50h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,622
Wed 4/1121:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/1106:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,642
Fri 25/1217:00
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/106:00
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,783
Thu 28/511:35
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops50h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/621:10
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops50h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,793
Tue 16/609:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/911:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,886
Tue 23/621:45
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/921:40
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,889
Sun 21/609:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/911:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,892
Tue 1/921:05
STN
-
CNS
2 stops35h 30m
Emirates
Sat 26/918:20
CNS
-
STN
2 stops51h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 18/4$1,897
Tue 1/921:45
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops39h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1007:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,907
Thu 28/509:30
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/711:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,908
Tue 1/921:45
LGW
-
CNS
2 stops34h 50m
Emirates
Sat 26/918:20
CNS
-
LGW
2 stops51h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 18/4$1,908

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Cairns

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

Round-trip from

$1,622

One-way from

$878

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,334
9/9-16/9
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 97h 35m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
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14/8
  • 14/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($331 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom to Cairns 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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Cheapest return flight

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 23/6

21:45-22:40

2 stops39h 55m

Cairns

Sun 20/9

21:40-07:00

2 stops42h 20m

$1,889

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sat 30/5

21:05-17:35

2 stops35h 30m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

17:00-12:55

2 stops28h 55m

$1,920

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Sat 30/5

21:45-17:35

2 stops34h 50m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

17:00-12:35

2 stops28h 35m

$1,931

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Tue 26/5

21:05-16:55

2 stops34h 50m

Cairns

Wed 1/7

12:35-12:55

2 stops33h 20m

$1,959

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Mon 18/5

21:05-19:30

2 stops37h 25m

Cairns

Mon 25/5

13:55-12:55

2 stops32h 00m

$1,974

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sat 30/5

14:55-09:45

3 stops33h 50m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

17:00-12:55

2 stops28h 55m

$2,095

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

18:00-09:45

3 stops54h 45m

Cairns

Sat 26/9

11:00-06:40

3 stops52h 40m

$2,132

LondonCairns

LGW - CNS

LGWCNS

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

11:35-09:45

3 stops61h 10m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

19:00-06:40

2 stops44h 40m

$2,161

BirminghamCairns

BHX - CNS

BHXCNS

Birmingham

Thu 4/6

14:35-11:15

2 stops35h 40m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

10:15-12:30

2 stops35h 15m

$2,189

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Thu 10/9

21:05-15:00

2 stops32h 55m

Cairns

Wed 16/9

13:40-12:55

2 stops32h 15m

$2,217

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns (average of $1,298). Flying from United Kingdom to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,277). 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 often are flights from the United Kingdom to Cairns delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Kingdom to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

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

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

    Airlines like Emirates, Qantas Airways, and Qatar Airways fly from United Kingdom to Cairns in about 35h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 25m. The distance from United Kingdom to Cairns is about 15076 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Cairns?

    The most popular flight routes from United Kingdom to Cairns are London Heathrow - Cairns, London Gatwick - Cairns and London Stansted - Cairns.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom to Cairns 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 United Kingdom to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Cairns (average of $1,298). Flying from United Kingdom to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,277). 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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