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₱14,308+ Cheap flights to Cairns

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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
Dec 7 — Dec 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cairns in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches and data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

₱49,048

One-way from

₱13,719

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₱41,040
2/12-2/13
  • 2/12-2/13
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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2/23
  • 2/23
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 15m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (₱7,581 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (₱3,072 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on November 7, 2025.

Fri 12/193:40 amMNL - CNS
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2711:25 amCNS - MNL
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5₱61,295

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Locate flights to Cairns that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches and data was last updated on November 7, 2025.
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Manila

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 1/4

10:05 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Cairns

Fri 1/9

7:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

₱62,414

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 12/20

12:40 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Cairns

Sat 12/27

11:25 am-10:35 pm

1 stop13h 10m

₱63,827

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 1/4

1:10 am-8:30 am

2 stops29h 20m

Cairns

Tue 1/6

7:30 pm-2:50 am

2 stops33h 20m

₱80,373

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 11/23

3:40 am-8:30 am

2 stops26h 50m

₱14,308

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 1/21

3:40 am-11:00 am

2 stops29h 20m

₱25,319

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 1/6

7:55 pm-8:30 am

2 stops34h 35m

₱34,622

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 1/8

12:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop31h 25m

₱35,682

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 1/9

12:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop31h 25m

₱36,094

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 1/10

12:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop17h 50m

₱36,153

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Deals found on 11/6

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

The cheapest airlines flying from Manila to Cairns are Air Niugini, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways.

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 November 7, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways to Australia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
929 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

FAQs about flying to Cairns

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Niugini is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.

  • Does Cairns have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns?

    Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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