Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to London (CNS - LON)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to London and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,446	Emirates, Qantas 2 stops 34 hr Mon, May 11 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to London is currently $1,446
Cheapest one-way flight	$746	Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia 2 stops 43 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to London is currently $746
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,403	Emirates, Qantas 2 stops 59 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to London is currently $1,403
Cheapest business class flights	$4,917	Finnair, Jetstar 2 stops 30 hr Mon, Jun 22 — Tue, Jul 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to London is currently $4,917

Fastest flight	21 hr 40 min	The fastest flight with stops from Cairns to London takes 21 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to London is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,250–1,600
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $2,000–2,700

Popular airlines from Cairns to London

Singapore Airlines

from $3,198

Typical price: $12,500–16,500

20 weekly connecting flights

CNS - LGW, LHR Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Qantas

from $1,721

Typical price: $1,600–2,700

12 weekly connecting flights

CNS - LHR Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 25 min 25 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 8 min 27 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to London

The cheapest flights from Cairns to London are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $1,250 to $1,600.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to London recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates, Qantas from $1,446. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia from $746.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Cairns to London is $3,198, flying from Apr 20 to May 3.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to London is $1,721, flying from May 10 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to London starts at $1,446 from Mon, May 11 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $746 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

21 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to London.

London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to London.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns to London really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairns to London.

In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 20 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

Another popular airline flying from Cairns to London is:

Qantas offers 12 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and London.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to London recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates, Qantas from $1,446. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia from $746.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Cairns to London is $3,198, flying from Apr 20 to May 3.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to London is $1,721, flying from May 10 to May 24.

No airline flies direct from Cairns to London.

There are 20 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Cairns to London per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 12 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to London per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and London at price $1,403 is offered by Emirates, Qantas from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.

No airline flies direct from Cairns to London.

There are 20 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Cairns to London per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 12 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to London per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Cairns to London.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to London, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairns and London start at $4,917 from Mon, Jun 22 to Tue, Jul 7 with Finnair, Jetstar.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and London start at $1,446 from Mon, May 11 to Sun, May 24.

To book business class trips from Cairns to London, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairns and London starts at $1,403 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 with Emirates, Qantas.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and London at price $1,403 is offered by Emirates, Qantas from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to London, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.