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Flights from London to Cairns

There are no direct flights from London to Cairns. 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
LONCNSSIN

London to Cairns at a glance

Fastest journey22h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Sydney

Best ways to fly from London to Cairns

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

1
LON Singapore (SIN) CNS
Leg 1: Qantas, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 22m
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LON Sydney (SYD) CNS
Leg 1: British Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~26h 14m
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LON Perth (PER) CNS
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
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
+10hCairns vs London
Currency in Cairns
AUD
Airports
LGW, LHR, STN → CNS

Flights from London to Cairns: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to Cairns?
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 London to Cairns?
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 London and Cairns?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). Qantas flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Cairns?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Cairns: Cairns International Airport (CNS).
What is the time difference between London and Cairns?
Cairns is 10 hours ahead of London.

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