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Wed, 10 Sept - Wed, 17 Sept
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines1 stop
LON - CNS
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines1 stop
CNS - LON
2326$
2183$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 24 Sept - Wed, 1 Oct
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines1 stop
LON - CNS
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines1 stop
CNS - LON
2768$
2610$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 15 Sept
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines2 stops
LON - CNS
1256$
1206$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 3 Nov
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways2 stops
LON - CNS
1465$
1405$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 31 Aug
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines2 stops
LON - CNS
1472$
1408$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 27 Oct
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways2 stops
LON - CNS
1555$
1493$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 21 Sept
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines2 stops
LON - CNS
1622$
1551$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 13 Oct
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines2 stops
LON - CNS
1669$
1609$
Prime price per passenger
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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
20%Trains in Cairns are 20% cheaper than in London.
London$6.18
Cairns$5.00
MealMid-priced restaurant
50%A meal in Cairns is 50% cheaper than a meal in London.
London$41.23
Cairns$20.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
10%Taxis are 10% more expensive in Cairns than in London.
London$9.07
Cairns$10.00
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
25%Coffee in Cairns is 25% cheaper than in London.
London$7.94
Cairns$5.92
Distance: 15137 kms
London airports
Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 23 kms
Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 40 kms
Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 43 kms
Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 49 kms
London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 12 kms
Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 57 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from London to Cairns?
The total flight time between London and Cairns is of around 20:57 hours on average, considering an average distance of 16,784 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from London to Cairns at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Cairns is $1206. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cairns expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairns costs an average of 10.00 AUD, 10% more expensive than London, with a fare of 9.07 AUD,

while train tickets costs 19% less in Cairns: 5.00 AUD against 6.18 AUD in London.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 20.00 AUD in Cairns, 51% less than the 41.23 AUD in London.

The price of the coffee is around 25% cheaper in Cairns, with an average of 5.92 AUD, while in London the coffee costs 7.94 AUD.

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Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Cairns?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
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Which airports have flights between London and Cairns?
Which are the airlines with flights from London to Cairns?

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