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Flights from Cairns to London

There are no direct flights from Cairns to London. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Sydney, about 22h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 22h 22m
CNSLONSIN

Cairns to London at a glance

Fastest journey22h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Cairns to London

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CNS Singapore (SIN) LON
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Qantas, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 22m
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CNS Sydney (SYD) LON
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: British Airways, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~26h 14m
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CNS Perth (PER) LON
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Qantas
Self-transfer likely ~25h 55m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
15,137 km9,400 miles
Journey time
22h 22mestimate
Time difference
-10hLondon vs Cairns
Currency in London
GBP
Airports
CNS → LGW, LHR, STN

Flights from Cairns to London: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairns to London?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Sydney and Perth. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairns to London?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 22h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,137 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairns and London?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). Singapore Airlines flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairns and London?
Cairns: Cairns International Airport (CNS). London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN).
What is the time difference between Cairns and London?
London is 10 hours behind Cairns.

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