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Cheap flights from Manila to Cairns from $323

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — CNS
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$867

One-way from

$323

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$961
1/4-5/4
  • 1/4-5/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 25m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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4/3
  • 4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Sat 1/319:30MNL - CNS
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/309:05CNS - MNL
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$724
Sat 22/317:45MNL - CNS
2 stops40h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 29/312:45CNS - MNL
2 stops37h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2$1,199
Mon 8/920:35MNL - CNS
1 stop14h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 9/918:40CNS - MNL
1 stop32h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,522
Sun 7/911:55MNL - CNS
2 stops24h 00mChina Southern
Thu 11/913:40CNS - MNL
2 stops29h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2$1,952

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Manila

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 1/4

19:35-06:35

2 stops33h 00m

Cairns

Sat 5/4

07:15-05:40

2 stops24h 25m

$867

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 4/3

01:10-06:10

2 stops27h 00m

$323

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 9/3

21:25-18:30

1 stop19h 05m

$525

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 5/3

17:45-10:30

1 stop14h 45m

$732

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Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from Manila to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from Manila to Cairns

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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 $185). 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
820 reviews
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Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

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  • 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 $185). 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

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