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₱6,790+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — MNL
May 22 — May 291
1 adult

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₱18,234 or less

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₱6,007 or less
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Sat 6/147:00 pmCNS - MNL
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/2111:25 pmMNL - CNS
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17₱27,941
Fri 8/17:00 amCNS - MNL
1 stop15h 00mAir Niugini
Sun 8/319:25 pmMNL - CNS
1 stop11h 40mAir Niugini
Deal found 5/16₱29,555
Tue 6/106:50 pmCNS - MNL
1 stop32h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 6/182:45 amMNL - CNS
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/16₱36,401
Fri 8/16:40 pmCNS - MNL
2 stops18h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/315:40 pmMNL - CNS
2 stops21h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/16₱44,972

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Fly to

Manila

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sat 6/14

7:00 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 6/21

11:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 25m

₱27,941

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 8/1

7:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 8/31

9:25 pm-11:05 am

1 stop11h 40m

₱29,443

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Tue 6/10

6:50 pm-1:05 am

1 stop32h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 6/18

2:45 am-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 05m

₱36,401

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 8/1

6:40 pm-11:20 am

2 stops18h 40m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 8/31

5:40 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops21h 00m

₱44,972

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sat 5/31

9:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop35h 30m

₱16,141

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Thu 7/3

1:40 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops35h 15m

₱28,219

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Thu 7/3

9:20 am-1:05 am

1 stop17h 45m

₱29,555

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

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When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cairns to Manila. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cairns is 14 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of ₱20,260). Flying from Cairns in December will prove the most costly (average of ₱39,629). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Cairns?

Only one airline operates round-trip flights from Cairns: Air Niugini. This airline flies to the following popular destinations: Manila.

Air Niugini
Air Niugini
From ₱484

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

If you’re flying from Cairns, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines Brisbane (352 flights per day), Sydney (201 flights per day) and Melbourne (135 flights per day).

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
From ₱324
Brisbane
Brisbane
From ₱96
Perth
Perth
From ₱179

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at ₱5,323. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane
Brisbane
From ₱96
Perth
Perth
From ₱179
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
From ₱324

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Cairns. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Cairns travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on May 17, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
839 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
839 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
839 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
865 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
839 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Cairns. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated May 17, 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Cairns are Brisbane, Sydney, Denpasar. Brisbane, Denpasar, Sydney are the most popular locations from Cairns year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as ₱5,323 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for ₱11,434 to fly from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    August is currently the cheapest month to fly from Cairns. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cairns?

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