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Cheap flights from Manila to Cairns from $318

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — CNS
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Manila to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manila (MNL) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$843

One-way from

$318

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,661
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 9/5-16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 40m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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20/5
  • 20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($416 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Manila to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manila to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Fri 9/521:25MNL - CNS
1 stop11h 40mAir Niugini
Fri 16/507:00CNS - MNL
1 stop15h 00mAir Niugini
Deal found 24/3$843
Thu 8/503:45MNL - CNS
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/521:30CNS - MNL
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$864

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Manila to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manila to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Manila

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 9/5

21:25-11:05

1 stop11h 40m

Cairns

Fri 16/5

07:00-20:00

1 stop15h 00m

$843

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 8/5

03:45-09:45

2 stops28h 00m

Cairns

Fri 16/5

21:30-05:40

2 stops34h 10m

$864

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 20/5

13:15-18:15

2 stops27h 00m

$318

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 21/5

21:25-18:30

1 stop19h 05m

$461

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 12/7

20:35-22:50

1 stop24h 15m

$1,045

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Manila to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Manila with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manila to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Cairns (average of $170). Flying from Manila to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MNL to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Manila to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Manila to Cairns as you normally would.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manila to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Manila to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Niugini ($843), offers the cheapest pricing from Manila to Cairns. This flight start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manila to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manila to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manila to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manila to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manila to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manila to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Cairns (average of $170). Flying from Manila to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Manila to Cairns

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Manila to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air NiuginiCheapest$839Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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