Which airlines fly to Cairns?

Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cairns from England according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 79% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cairns. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Cairns on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from England to Cairns?

Singapore Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from England to Cairns

How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

Flight times from England to Cairns vary, but if you’re flying out of Manchester and flying into Cairns (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 26h 50m on average. Another popular route from England to Cairns is flying from Birmingham to Cairns, which will take roughly 28h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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As of October 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from England to Cairns Airport.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from England to Cairns Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£371 Cheap Flights from England to Cairns in 2026/27

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17:00 - 17:15LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

38h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

06:00 - 14:00CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

42h 00m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

£787Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

10:30 - 17:15LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

44h 45m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

06:00 - 14:00CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

42h 00m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

£810Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

21:45 - 17:15LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

33h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

18:20 - 19:10CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

58h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

£1,090Singapore Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

13:05 - 17:15LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

42h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

18:20 - 09:05CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

24h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

£1,099Singapore Airlines

Mon, 22 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar

14:00 - 11:05LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

35h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

15:45 - 19:50CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

38h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

£1,230Qatar Airways

Sat, 28 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec

14:35 - 17:10BHX Birmingham-CNS Cairns

41h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

06:40 - 11:40CNS Cairns-BHX Birmingham

39h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

£1,252Qantas Airways

Mon, 19 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

08:35 - 11:05LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

40h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

15:45 - 14:00CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

32h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

£1,314Qatar Airways

Mon, 30 Nov - Wed, 16 Dec

20:10 - 16:50LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

58h 40m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

12:35 - 20:10CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

41h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

£1,436Cathay Pacific

Thu, 19 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

11:00 - 16:50LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

43h 50m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

12:35 - 17:20CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

38h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

£1,436Cathay Pacific

Wed, 18 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

13:40 - 17:15BHX Birmingham-CNS Cairns

41h 35m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

09:45 - 11:40CNS Cairns-BHX Birmingham

35h 55m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

£1,471Qantas Airways

Sun, 25 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

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20:35 - 17:25LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

59h 50m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

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43h 50m2 stops Melbourne New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

£1,319Multiple Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

11:15 - 05:35LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

33h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Osaka Kansai Intl

18:15 - 06:55CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

21h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

£1,413Multiple Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

11:15 - 05:55LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

57h 40m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Osaka Kansai Intl

18:15 - 06:55CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

21h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

£1,434Multiple Airlines

Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

21:55 - 17:25LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

34h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

11:45 - 13:25CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

35h 40m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

£1,446Qatar Airways

Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov

22:00 - 08:30LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

49h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

13:30 - 15:00CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

34h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

£1,507Multiple Airlines

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09:45 - 05:30LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

34h 45m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

18:15 - 15:45CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

30h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

£1,518Multiple Airlines

Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

10:00 - 08:40LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

37h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Brisbane

18:40 - 09:05CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

24h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

£2,091Singapore Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov

10:05 - 17:00LGW London Gatwick-CNS Cairns

21h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

18:15 - 06:55CNS Cairns-LGW London Gatwick

21h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

£2,185Singapore Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

10:35 - 17:00MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

21h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

11:45 - 08:35CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

30h 50m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi

£2,203Singapore Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

22:05 - 17:00LHR London Heathrow-CNS Cairns

33h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

18:40 - 15:20CNS Cairns-LHR London Heathrow

30h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

£2,230Singapore Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov

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Emirates flights from England to Cairns

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Emirates

12 Nov

STN14:05London Stansted

32h 25m

2 stops

CNS08:30Cairns

19 Nov

CNS17:40Cairns

52h 25m

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STN12:05London Stansted

£1,053

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26 Nov

STN20:15London Stansted

28h 40m

2 stops

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3 Dec

CNS11:40Cairns

40h 15m

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STN17:55London Stansted

£1,123

Emirates

29 Nov

STN20:15London Stansted

28h 40m

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14 Dec

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36h 15m

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STN17:55London Stansted

£1,127

Qantas Airways flights from England to Cairns

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19 Oct

BHX14:35Birmingham

41h 35m

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CNS17:10Cairns

28 Oct

CNS06:40Cairns

39h 00m

2 stops

BHX11:40Birmingham

£1,252

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25 Oct

BHX13:40Birmingham

41h 35m

2 stops

CNS17:15Cairns

29 Oct

CNS09:45Cairns

35h 55m

2 stops

BHX11:40Birmingham

£1,471

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18 Oct

BHX21:45Birmingham

28h 30m

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22 Oct

CNS15:45Cairns

29h 45m

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BHX12:30Birmingham

£1,650

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20:10-16:50

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2 stops41h 35m

£1,436

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LHR London Heathrow - CNS Cairns

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Wed 18/11

11:00-16:50

2 stops43h 50m

Cairns

Tue 1/12

12:35-17:20

2 stops38h 45m

£1,436

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Sun 25/10

13:40-17:15

2 stops41h 35m

Cairns

Thu 29/10

09:45-11:40

2 stops35h 55m

£1,471

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If you’re not able to fly to Cairns in February, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from England to Cairns during April average around £1,239.

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Best price found	£371
Fastest flight time	24h 00m
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The best one-way flight to Cairns from England in the past 72 hours is £371. The best return flight deal from England to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £787.

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from England to Cairns Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from England to Cairns Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from England to Cairns Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from England to Cairns Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom £888	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,507 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
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