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£436 Cheap flights to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Cairns departing on 9/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 22:10
LHR
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CNS
39h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:30
CNS
-
LHR
45h 30m
2 stops
£821Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 9 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:40 - 04:30
LHR
-
CNS
34h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 - 20:45
CNS
-
LHR
41h 15m
2 stops
£882Multiple Airlines
Fri, 3 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:40 - 04:30
LHR
-
CNS
34h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 19:35
CNS
-
LHR
41h 00m
2 stops
£926Multiple Airlines
Wed, 1 Jul - Mon, 1 Feb
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 10:45
STN
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CNS
28h 30m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 12:05
CNS
-
STN
34h 30m
2 stops
£1,171Emirates
Sun, 15 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Emirates Logo
14:55 - 19:30
STN
-
CNS
43h 35m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
06:00 - 18:45
CNS
-
STN
45h 45m
2 stops
£1,198Emirates
Sun, 21 Jun - Mon, 21 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
21:45 - 23:20
MAN
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CNS
40h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
21:00 - 13:10
CNS
-
MAN
49h 10m
2 stops
£1,247Qatar Airways
Sun, 21 Jun - Mon, 21 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
21:45 - 23:20
MAN
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CNS
40h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
21:00 - 06:20
CNS
-
MAN
42h 20m
2 stops
£1,259Qatar Airways
Sun, 21 Jun - Mon, 21 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
14:40 - 09:20
GLA
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CNS
33h 40m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 12:40
CNS
-
GLA
39h 40m
2 stops
£1,305Qantas Airways
Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 27 Sep
SWISS Logo
19:05 - 17:20
LCY
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CNS
36h 15m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
18:20 - 08:40
CNS
-
LCY
24h 20m
2 stops
£1,753SWISS
Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 10 Feb
SWISS Logo
19:05 - 17:20
LCY
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CNS
36h 15m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
18:20 - 08:40
CNS
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LCY
24h 20m
2 stops
£1,960SWISS
Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 8 Feb

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Cheapest return flight

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 17/11

21:00-22:10

2 stops39h 10m

Cairns

Tue 9/2

06:00-17:30

2 stops45h 30m

£821

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Fri 3/7

08:40-04:30

2 stops34h 50m

Cairns

Sun 19/7

12:30-20:45

2 stops41h 15m

£882

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Wed 1/7

08:40-04:30

2 stops34h 50m

Cairns

Mon 1/2

12:35-19:35

2 stops41h 00m

£926

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sun 15/11

20:15-10:45

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Sat 28/11

11:35-12:05

2 stops34h 30m

£1,171

LondonCairns

STN - CNS

STNCNS

London Stansted

Sun 21/6

14:55-19:30

2 stops43h 35m

Cairns

Mon 21/9

06:00-18:45

2 stops45h 45m

£1,198

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 21/6

21:45-23:20

2 stops40h 35m

Cairns

Mon 21/9

21:00-13:10

2 stops49h 10m

£1,247

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 21/6

21:45-23:20

2 stops40h 35m

Cairns

Mon 21/9

21:00-06:20

2 stops42h 20m

£1,259

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Thu 27/8

14:40-09:20

2 stops33h 40m

Cairns

Sun 27/9

06:00-12:40

2 stops39h 40m

£1,305
Fastest return journey

LondonCairns

LCY - CNS

LCYCNS

London City

Mon 16/11

19:05-17:20

2 stops36h 15m

Cairns

Wed 10/2

18:20-08:40

2 stops24h 20m

£1,753

LondonCairns

LCY - CNS

LCYCNS

London City

Wed 18/11

19:05-17:20

2 stops36h 15m

Cairns

Mon 8/2

18:20-08:40

2 stops24h 20m

£1,960

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Cairns flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

If you’re not able to fly to Cairns in February, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from United Kingdom to Cairns during May average around £1,142.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairns?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairns from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairns for around £1,309 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairns from United Kingdom for as low as £1,128 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Cairns

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTFebruary29% cheaperFlying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns costs on average just £935 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTJuly39% more expensiveIt costs about £1,831 for flights to Cairns from London Heathrow Airport in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORTNovember310% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Cairns from London Heathrow Airport in November than any other month

Cheap Cairns flight deals and tips

Summary info about Cairns flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

£436

Best Round-Trip Price

£821

Fastest flight time

39h 10m

Popular in

August
The best one-way flight price to Cairns from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £436 (London Stansted to Cairns).
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The best round-trip flight price to Cairns from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £821 (London Heathrow to Cairns).
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The fastest flight to Cairns from United Kingdom takes 39h 10m (London Heathrow to Cairns).
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August has the highest demand for flights to Cairns, with a 16% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Cairns

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairns?

The best time to book a flight to Cairns from United Kingdom is 78 days out, which is when prices tend to be around £1,308. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though, because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as £1,041.

Is there an alternative airport near Cairns?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Cairns is possible. If you are planning a flight to Cairns, consider booking flights to Bloomfield Airport (78 mi from Cairns city centre).

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Cairns Airport?

Prices for flights to Cairns Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Cairns Airport?

As of June 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights to Cairns Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Cairns Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Cairns Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Cairns?

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Can I find flights to Cairns with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Cairns which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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