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Flight deals from London Heathrow to Cairns

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from London Heathrow to Cairns? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Cairns.C$1,429 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 28, returning Wed, Jun 4.Round-trip flight with China Eastern and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from London Heathrow on Wed, May 28, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Cairns on Wed, Jun 4, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,429, select.
Cairns.C$1,440 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 2, returning Sun, Nov 9.Round-trip flight with China Southern and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from London Heathrow on Sun, Nov 2, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Cairns on Sun, Nov 9, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,440, select.
Cairns.C$1,545 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 19, returning Mon, May 26.Round-trip flight with Air India and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from London Heathrow on Mon, May 19, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Cairns on Mon, May 26, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,545, select.
Cairns.C$1,591 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 2, returning Mon, Jun 16.Round-trip flight with China Eastern and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from London Heathrow on Mon, Jun 2, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Cairns on Mon, Jun 16, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,591, select.
Cairns.C$1,697 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 1, returning Mon, Sep 15.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific and Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from London Heathrow on Mon, Sep 1, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departing from Cairns on Mon, Sep 15, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,697, select.
Cairns.C$1,776 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 13, returning Wed, Jul 2.Round-trip flight with SWISS and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from London Heathrow on Fri, Jun 13, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Cairns on Wed, Jul 2, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,776, select.
Cairns.C$1,777 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 1, returning Wed, Oct 1.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from London Heathrow on Mon, Sep 1, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Cairns on Wed, Oct 1, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,777, select.
Cairns.C$1,810 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 13, returning Mon, Oct 20.Round-trip flight with Air India and Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from London Heathrow on Mon, Oct 13, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departing from Cairns on Mon, Oct 20, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,810, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Cairns

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in November.
May
from C$1,545
Jun
from C$1,591
Jul
from C$1,948
Aug
from C$2,192
Sep
from C$1,697
Oct
from C$1,810
Nov
from C$1,440
Dec
from C$2,088
Jan
from C$2,175
Feb
from C$1,825
Mar
from C$1,917
Apr
from C$2,057

London Heathrow to Cairns: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Heathrow to Cairns below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairns.

London to Cairns: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$1,429
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to Cairns is C$1,429. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Heathrow to Cairns. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$1,429.
There are no flights flying from London Heathrow to Cairns, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Cairns is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns Airport on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Heathrow Airport and Cairns Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, China Eastern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cairns is UTC+10, which is ten hours ahead of London.

  • To ensure you catch your LHR to CNS flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LHR and CNS include:

    • Changi International Airport

    • Perth Airport

    • Haneda Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • At the moment, C$740 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Cairns Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$1,429. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to CNS if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to CNS.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns Airport.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.

  • London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CNS instead:

  • Explore without limits with a Cairns Airport rental car. Book your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and find adventure across Cairns and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cairns Airport around two weeks in advance.

Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns

  • Cairns Airport to the centre of Cairns has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.

  • Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Cairns based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • The warmest month in Cairns is January, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from LHR to CNS in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

  • Cairns has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres south of Cairns, a visit to Townsville will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.

  • Around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns, Bowen is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.

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