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).

How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Manila to Cairns takes 16 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Cairns from other popular cities in Philippines will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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.

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. Travelers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

₱26,627+ Flights to Cairns, Australia

Q: What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?

The most popular airlines flying from Manila to Cairns are Air Niugini and Qantas Airways.

Flights to Cairns in 2025

Round-trip from	₱31,541
One-way from	₱26,627
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	September
Average price	₱30,684

10/28-11/4
3 total stops
60h 40m total
Manila to Cairns

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9/27
1 total stop
21h 50m total
Manila to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (₱368,368 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (₱176,681 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Tue 10/2811:00 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/46:05 pmCNS - MNL

2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13₱31,541

Wed 10/299:25 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop19h 05mAir Niugini

Wed 11/57:00 amCNS - MNL

1 stop15h 15mAir Niugini

Deal found 9/14₱31,826

Thu 10/3011:00 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/66:05 pmCNS - MNL

2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15₱35,083

Wed 10/2911:00 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/56:40 amCNS - MNL

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14₱35,712

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Fri 2/63:40 amMNL - CNS

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/266:05 pmCNS - MNL

1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13₱29,941

Wed 10/299:25 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop19h 05mAir Niugini

Wed 11/57:00 amCNS - MNL

1 stop15h 15mAir Niugini

Deal found 9/14₱31,826

Wed 2/115:45 amMNL - CNS

1 stop26h 45mCathay Pacific

Sat 2/2812:00 pmCNS - MNL

1 stop25h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 9/13₱37,883

Thu 2/53:40 amMNL - CNS

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/266:05 pmCNS - MNL

1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13₱31,826

Fri 2/64:00 amMNL - CNS

2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/16:05 pmCNS - MNL

1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13₱32,455

Sun 2/89:25 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop11h 40mAir Niugini

Mon 3/211:55 amCNS - MNL

1 stop10h 20mAir Niugini

Deal found 9/13₱39,140

Thu 10/3011:00 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/66:05 pmCNS - MNL

2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15₱35,083

Mon 2/99:25 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop19h 05mAir Niugini

Fri 2/2711:55 amCNS - MNL

1 stop10h 20mAir Niugini

Deal found 9/13₱39,312

Wed 10/2911:00 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/56:40 amCNS - MNL

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14₱35,712

Tue 10/287:30 pmMNL - CNS

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/411:55 pmCNS - MNL

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13₱37,483

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Tue 10/2811:00 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/46:05 pmCNS - MNL

2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13₱31,541

Wed 10/299:25 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop19h 05mAir Niugini

Wed 11/57:00 amCNS - MNL

1 stop15h 15mAir Niugini

Deal found 9/14₱31,826

Wed 10/2911:00 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/56:40 amCNS - MNL

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14₱35,712

Thu 10/3011:00 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/66:05 pmCNS - MNL

2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15₱35,083

One-way flights to Cairns
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Sat 9/274:35 amMNL - CNS

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13₱26,627

Wed 10/111:25 pmMNL - CNS

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13₱27,827

Wed 9/242:45 amMNL - CNS

1 stop11h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/13₱30,798

Thu 9/256:10 pmMNL - CNS

2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13₱31,369

Fri 9/264:55 pmMNL - CNS

2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13₱32,226

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Depart

Return

Price

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 2/6

3:40 am-5:45 am

1 stop24h 05m

Cairns

Thu 2/26

6:05 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop25h 50m

₱29,941

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 10/29

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Cairns

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-8:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

₱31,826

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 2/5

3:40 am-5:45 am

1 stop24h 05m

Cairns

Thu 2/26

6:05 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop25h 50m

₱31,826

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 2/6

4:00 am-5:45 am

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Sun 3/1

6:05 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop25h 50m

₱32,455

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 10/30

11:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

6:05 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops44h 10m

₱35,083

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 10/29

11:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Cairns

Wed 11/5

6:40 am-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 35m

₱35,712

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 10/28

7:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Cairns

Tue 11/4

11:55 pm-5:30 am

2 stops31h 35m

₱37,483

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 2/11

5:45 am-10:30 am

1 stop26h 45m

Cairns

Sat 2/28

12:00 pm-11:20 am

1 stop25h 20m

₱37,883

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 2/8

9:25 pm-11:05 am

1 stop11h 40m

Cairns

Mon 3/2

11:55 am-8:15 pm

1 stop10h 20m

₱39,140

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 2/9

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Cairns

Fri 2/27

11:55 am-8:15 pm

1 stop10h 20m

₱39,312

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Qantas Airways

7.5

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905 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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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