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Cheap flights from Manila to Cairns from $336

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — CNS
20 Apr — 27 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$751

One-way from

$336

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,628
24/5-31/5
  • 24/5-31/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 25m total
  • Manila to Cairns
3/6
  • 3/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • Manila to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($439 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Manila to Cairns

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 15 April 2025.

Sat 10/519:35MNL - CNS
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/521:30CNS - MNL
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$804

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Manila

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 24/5

19:35-06:35

2 stops33h 00m

Cairns

Sat 31/5

07:15-05:40

2 stops24h 25m

$751

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 9/5

03:55-18:00

2 stops36h 05m

Cairns

Fri 30/5

13:40-01:20

2 stops37h 40m

$3,643

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 3/6

22:10-06:35

3 stops30h 25m

$336

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 2/6

03:55-18:00

2 stops36h 05m

$2,153

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/4

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Cairns (average of $169). 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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Emil,Nov 2024

HKG - PVG

I prefer MU to CX for the HKG PVG route as the 32X aircraft of CX's leg room is probably the shortest.

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Emil,Nov 2024

HKG - PVG

I prefer MU to CX for the HKG PVG route as the 32X aircraft of CX's leg room is probably the shortest.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern ($3,643), offers the cheapest pricing from Manila to Cairns.

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

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    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Cairns (average of $169). 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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