Statistics on London-Cairns flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cairns (from: London)
The average price to go to Cairns from London airport is $ 1696 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1347 (in may) and $ 2271 (in december), which is a saving of $ 350 or a surplus of $ 576 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1347 to $1401 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cairns before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Cairns plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 36856 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cairns from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1347, saving $ 350 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1696). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2271).
Flight London-Cairns: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1627 | $ 1966 | fair price |
| February | $ 1395 | $ 1587 | good price |
| March | $ 1212 | $ 1376 | good price |
| April | $ 1304 | $ 1534 | good price |
| May | $ 1191 | $ 1347 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1283 | $ 1477 | good price |
| July | $ 1609 | $ 1920 | fair price |
| August | $ 1582 | $ 1844 | fair price |
| September | $ 1355 | $ 1625 | good price |
| October | $ 1409 | $ 1760 | fair price |
| November | $ 1349 | $ 1636 | fair price |
| December | $ 1790 | $ 2271 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Cairns
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Cairns range from $1024 to $2263. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1024 to $1078), 1% at the maximum price (from $2209 to $2263). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1401 to $1455 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Cairns flight
There are 19 companies that serve London from Cairns airport: Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Lufthansa, China Eastern, Ryanair, Wizz Air Uk, Emirates, China Southern, British Airways, Swiss, Etihad Airways, Austrian Airlines, Qatar Airways, EasyJet, Cathay Pacific, Air China, Virgin Atlantic and China Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 36856 flights analyzed in previous years, Singapore Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (14% of the time) on the London->Cairns route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Cairns flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $38. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $41.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cairns to London departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $47. Conversely, departing from Cairns on a thursday may cost you an additional $45.
Top prices London-Cairns
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Cairns | 10-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 1087 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Cairns | 17-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 1010 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Cairns | 11-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 1041 | layover flight with Swiss |
| London → Cairns | 12-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 990 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Cairns | 15-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 999 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Cairns | 03-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 896 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| London → Cairns | 04-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 1026 | layover flight with Swiss |
| London → Cairns | 10-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 996 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| London → Cairns | 14-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 1078 | layover flight with Swiss |
| London → Cairns | 17-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 897 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight London - Cairns to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Cairns flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Cairns, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1557 $, which is a saving of 139 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (349 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Cairns flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1525 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1908), 5 to 6 months ($ 1850), 6 to 7 months ($ 1676), 8 to 9 months ($ 1591), 10 to 11 months ($ 1645) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1254 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1504), 1 to 2 months ($ 1561), 5 to 6 months ($ 1469), 6 to 7 months ($ 1390), 9 to 10 months ($ 1329), 10 to 11 months ($ 1435) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1186 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1295), 2 to 3 months ($ 1323), 6 to 7 months ($ 1317), 7 to 8 months ($ 1338), 10 to 11 months ($ 1347) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1391 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1393), 3 to 4 months ($ 1527), 9 to 10 months ($ 1393) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1217 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1266), 8 to 9 months ($ 1324) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1269 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1449), 2 to 3 months ($ 1319), 4 to 5 months ($ 1349) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1618 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1908), 3 to 4 months ($ 1768), 4 to 5 months ($ 1812), 5 to 6 months ($ 1889), 6 to 7 months ($ 1762), 7 to 8 months ($ 1793), 8 to 9 months ($ 1911), 9 to 10 months ($ 1742) |
| August | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1558 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1825), 3 to 4 months ($ 1768), 4 to 5 months ($ 1715), 5 to 6 months ($ 1766), 7 to 8 months ($ 1768), 8 to 9 months ($ 1769), 9 to 10 months ($ 1672), 10 to 11 months ($ 1655) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1339 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1596), 3 to 4 months ($ 1485), 5 to 6 months ($ 1409), 7 to 8 months ($ 1501), 8 to 9 months ($ 1402), 9 to 10 months ($ 1430), 10 to 11 months ($ 1453) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1366 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1716), 3 to 4 months ($ 1591), 4 to 5 months ($ 1486), 5 to 6 months ($ 1373), 7 to 8 months ($ 1512), 8 to 9 months ($ 1549), 9 to 10 months ($ 1408), 10 to 11 months ($ 1520) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1258 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1607), 3 to 4 months ($ 1464), 5 to 6 months ($ 1293), 6 to 7 months ($ 1263), 7 to 8 months ($ 1415), 8 to 9 months ($ 1365), 9 to 10 months ($ 1440), 10 to 11 months ($ 1596) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1605 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2161), 4 to 5 months ($ 1925), 5 to 6 months ($ 1780), 6 to 7 months ($ 1767), 8 to 9 months ($ 1728), 9 to 10 months ($ 1859), 10 to 11 months ($ 1856) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for London->Cairns are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $26. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $39 more.
London to Cairns: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1297 $1128 to $1415 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1301 $1087 to $1506 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1716 $1245 to $2877 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 2180 $1289 to $5628 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1495 $1146 to $6969 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1350 $1010 to $1583 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1450 $981 to $7435 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1705 $1279 to $2293 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1512 $1218 to $2033 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1395 $1001 to $2386 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1105 $892 to $1403 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1422 $1219 to $1549 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, september, october, november, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Cairns. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!