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Flight deals from London Gatwick to Cairns

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick to Cairns? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairns.$1,585 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Jun, returning Sun, 15 Jun.Return flight with China Eastern and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sun, 15 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,585, select.
Cairns.$1,766 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Cairns on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,766, select.
Cairns.$1,868 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Cairns on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,868, select.
Cairns.$1,876 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct, returning Thu, 6 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Cairns on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,876, select.
Cairns.$1,964 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Feb, returning Sun, 1 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 16 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cairns on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,964, select.
Cairns.$2,015 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb, returning Wed, 25 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cairns on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,015, select.
Cairns.$2,039 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Sun, 5 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cairns on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,039, select.
Cairns.$2,047 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 May, returning Mon, 19 May.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 12 May, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Cairns on Mon, 19 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,047, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Cairns

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from $2,047
Jun
from $1,585
Jul
from $2,144
Aug
from $2,126
Sep
from $2,296
Oct
from $1,766
Nov
from $2,149
Dec
from $2,725
Jan
from $3,636
Feb
from $2,015
Mar
from $2,307
Apr
from $2,383

London Gatwick to Cairns: Alternative routes

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London to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,585
Cheapest month to flyJune

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

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Cairns is $1,585. 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 Gatwick to Cairns. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,585.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Cairns.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Cairns is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns Airport on Friday, 6 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick 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.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

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

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to CNS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • If you want to explore a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Changi International Airport is a sought-after stop between LGW and CNS.

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • $713 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Cairns Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,585. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to CNS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to CNS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Of the flights that depart from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Cairns Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near CNS:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cairns Airport rental car. Book your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and chase adventure across Cairns and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, book your ride from Cairns Airport around two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns

  • Cairns Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Cairns. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.

  • Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cairns Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Cairns in February.

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

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to CNS in August. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've visited Cairns, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel about 290 kilometres south to Townsville to check off its popular sights. From The Strand Beach to Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Bowen is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns. No trip is complete without visiting Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.

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