Cheap flights from London to Cairns

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What you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

  • Qantas
  • British Airways
  • Singapore Airlines

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from London to Cairns.

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • Emirates
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Malaysia Airlines

These airlines fly from London to Cairns, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

22 hours

This is the shortest flight time from London to Cairns.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the London/Cairns route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Cairns and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.

How to get cheap flights from London to Cairns

Tips and advice from our flight experts

You've searched for flights from London to Cairns. We've found 15 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. On average, Qantas is the cheapest airline for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route from London to Cairns on 09/03/2026 at 08:05 for £55.

We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 16,500 km flight from London to Cairns.

To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. The low season is typically from May to August. Qantas is a popular and affordable choice for this route, with an average flight duration of 22 hours. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our flight + hotel service to book everything at once, saving you time and money.