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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,334	Air India, Virgin Australia 2 stops 40 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Cairns is currently $1,334
Cheapest one-way flight	$733	China Southern, Qantas 2 stops 50 hr Sat, May 30	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Cairns is currently $733
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,489	Emirates, Qantas 2 stops 41 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Cairns is currently $1,489
Cheapest business class flights	$5,780	China Southern, Virgin Australia 2 stops 36 hr Mon, May 18 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Cairns is currently $5,780

Fastest flight	20 hr 40 min	The fastest flight with stops from London to Cairns takes 20 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 London to Cairns is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,300–1,700
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $2,000–2,650

Popular airlines from London to Cairns

Singapore Airlines

Typical price: $11,000–14,500

23 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - CNS Every day
Qantas

from $1,576

Typical price: $1,800–3,200

11 weekly connecting flights

LHR - CNS Every day

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 48 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

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 5 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 4 hr 2 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Cairns

The cheapest flights from London to Cairns are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $1,300 to $1,700.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Air India, Virgin Australia from $1,334. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern, Qantas from $733.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from London to Cairns is $1,576, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Cairns starts at $1,334 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $733 and departs on Sat, May 30.

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

Winter (Jun–Aug) is when most people visit Cairns. Apr–Oct is peak visibility time for divers, and whale-watching season is roughly Jun–Sep. Summer (Dec–Feb) can be hot and humid, and the monsoonal wet season is Nov–Apr.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Cairns.
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 London to Cairns 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 London to Cairns.

In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 23 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

Another popular airline flying from London to Cairns is:

Qantas offers 11 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Air India, Virgin Australia from $1,334. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern, Qantas from $733.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from London to Cairns is $1,576, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.

No airline flies direct from London to Cairns.

There are 23 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Qantas connecting flights from London to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Cairns at price $1,489 is offered by Emirates, Qantas from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

No airline flies direct from London to Cairns.

There are 23 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from London to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Qantas connecting flights from London to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.

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

There are no direct flights from London to Cairns.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Cairns, 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 London and Cairns start at $5,780 from Mon, May 18 to Wed, Jun 3 with China Southern, Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Cairns start at $1,334 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 10.

To book business class trips from London to Cairns, 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 London and Cairns starts at $1,489 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with Emirates, Qantas.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Cairns at price $1,489 is offered by Emirates, Qantas from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.

To find last-minute flight deals from London to Cairns, 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.