Cheap flights from London to Cairns from £509

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3 stops
Wed, May 27
London LGWCairns CNS
£509
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3 stops
Wed, May 27
London LGWCairns CNS
£576
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3 stops
Wed, May 27
London LGWCairns CNS
£596
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2 stops
Mon, May 25
London LHRCairns CNS
£601
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2 stops
Sat, May 30
London LHRCairns CNS
£613
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2 stops
Sat, May 30
London LHRCairns CNS
£646
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2 stops
Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
London LHRCairns CNS
£1,107
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2 stops
Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
London LHRCairns CNS
£1,112
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2 stops
Mon, May 25 – Sat, May 30
London LHRCairns CNS
£1,117
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2 stops
Mon, May 25 – Sat, May 30
London LHRCairns CNS
£1,134
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2 stops
Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
London LHRCairns CNS
£1,152
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Mon, May 25 – Sat, May 30
London LHRCairns CNS
£1,157
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£509

Cheapest round-trip

£1,107

Average round-trip

£1,340

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Cairns airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Cairns is served by Cairns Airport (CNS), located approximately 7 km north of the city center. As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical North Queensland, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown Cairns, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

single fare; contactless accepted

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

per person; door-to-door service

meets most flights (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off convenience

8-15 min

metered; airport pickup fee applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door

8-15 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

8-15 min

per vehicle; pre-booking required

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

8-15 min

per day; varies by vehicle type

self-drive (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares are metered with an airport pickup surcharge of approximately AUD 4.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public bus services may have reduced frequency on weekends and public holidays.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cairns

Depart from
Gatwick
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from London to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cairns

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C24°C
February29°C24°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C22°C
May25°C20°C
June24°C18°C
July24°C18°C
August24°C17°C
September26°C19°C
October28°C21°C
November29°C22°C
December30°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
January
Coldest month
17°C
August
Sunny days
291
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
17 May
96%
25°C20°C
24 May
82%
25°C16°C
Monday
18 May
88%
27°C19°C
25 May
25°C18°C
Tuesday
19 May
27°C18°C
26 May
25°C18°C
Wednesday
20 May
26°C18°C
27 May
25°C16°C
Thursday
21 May
24°C15°C
28 May
89%
25°C16°C
Friday
22 May
24°C14°C
29 May
87%
23°C17°C
Saturday
23 May
25°C15°C
30 May
25°C15°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Cairns. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Etihad Airways, Ryanair, China Eastern Airlines, and easyJet. London and Cairns have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Manchester, Denpasar, Bali, Auckland, Perth, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Proserpine, City of Newcastle, Hobart, Adelaide, Uluru, Krabi, Phuket City, Queenstown, Alice Springs.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between London and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between London and Cairns with Jetstar Airways, Etihad Airways, Ryanair, China Eastern Airlines, easyJet.
When’s the best time to travel between London and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between London and Cairns?
Traveling between London and Cairns, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near London?
There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside
How many airports are there near Cairns?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Cairns depart?
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What time do flights between London and Cairns arrive?

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