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How to get fromHeathrow to Cairnsby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Heathrow to Cairns by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LHR - CNS
    21h 55m
    $1,300–5,500

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LGW - CNS
    26h 30m
    $866–6,522

  3. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LCY - CNS
    29h 4m
    $1,336–4,481

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration22h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,022Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,156.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 55m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Singapore Airlines, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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