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₱15,341+ Cheap flights to Cairns

— CNS
Sep 30 — Oct 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cairns in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cairns

Fri 10/169:25 pm -
1 stop11h 35m
Fri 10/309:30 am -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 8/30₱37,018
Thu 10/153:00 am -
2 stops27h 30m
Fri 10/307:15 pm -
1 stop12h 05m
Deal found 8/30₱41,676
Tue 9/153:00 am -
2 stops37h 25m
Wed 11/117:15 pm -
1 stop12h 05m
Deal found 8/26₱43,974
Wed 9/169:25 pm -
1 stop19h 05m
Wed 11/117:00 am -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 8/26₱46,707
Fri 10/99:25 pm -
1 stop11h 35m
Fri 10/167:00 am -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 8/25₱48,570
Thu 12/1711:00 pm -
1 stop15h 45m
Thu 1/79:45 am -
2 stops21h 30m
Deal found 8/29₱49,564
Thu 10/812:20 am -
1 stop16h 10m
Fri 10/166:45 am -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 8/25₱54,657

Find flight deals to Cairns

Round-trip from

₱37,018

One-way from

₱15,341

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

₱42,111
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 10/16-10/30
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 20m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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12/11
  • 12/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (₱12,862 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₱2,790 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 10/15

3:00 am-8:30 am

2 stops27h 30m

Cairns

Fri 10/30

7:15 pm-5:20 am

1 stop12h 05m

₱41,676

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 9/15

3:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

7:15 pm-5:20 am

1 stop12h 05m

₱43,974

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 9/16

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

7:00 am-8:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

₱46,707

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 12/17

11:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Cairns

Thu 1/7

9:45 am-5:30 am

3 stops21h 45m

₱50,123

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 10/8

12:20 am-6:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Cairns

Fri 10/16

6:45 am-5:50 am

2 stops25h 05m

₱54,657
Quickest round-trip

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 10/19

9:45 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Cairns

Thu 10/22

6:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop16h 25m

₱70,371

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 10/18

9:45 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Cairns

Thu 10/22

6:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop16h 25m

₱70,744
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 12/8

12:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop17h 35m

₱16,956

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 12/12

3:45 am-8:30 am

2 stops26h 45m

₱17,080

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 12/14

7:55 pm-8:30 am

2 stops34h 35m

₱17,080

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cairns

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

The cheapest airline flying from Manila to Cairns is Air Niugini.

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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?

    Cairns is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns typically cost ₱59,767, while round-trip flights cost around ₱18,688.

  • 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. Spacious 7-Bedroom Queenslander Retreat | Privacy, Comfort & Bushland Serenity is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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