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₱20,842+ Cheap flights to Cairns

— CNS
Nov 3 — Nov 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cairns in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cairns

Fri 11/139:25 pm -
1 stop11h 35m
Fri 11/209:30 am -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 9/29₱38,439
Fri 11/133:45 am -
1 stop24h 00m
Sat 11/219:45 am -
2 stops29h 00m
Deal found 9/30₱48,111
Tue 10/2711:00 pm -
1 stop36h 30m
Tue 11/37:45 am -
2 stops30h 30m
Deal found 9/29₱48,236
Tue 11/1712:55 pm -
1 stop31h 15m
Tue 11/247:00 am -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 10/3₱48,798
Fri 11/1311:00 pm -
1 stop36h 30m
Fri 11/209:45 am -
2 stops21h 35m
Deal found 9/29₱49,796
Thu 10/2212:20 am -
1 stop16h 10m
Mon 10/2611:50 am -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 10/1₱51,106

Find flight deals to Cairns

Round-trip from

₱38,439

One-way from

₱20,842

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

₱50,108
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 11/13-11/20
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 20m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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10/14-12/31
  • 10/14-12/31
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 15m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (₱14,613 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (₱4,801 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 10/14

11:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

₱20,842

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 10/12

11:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

₱25,896

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 10/13

11:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

₱25,959

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 11/13

3:45 am-5:45 am

1 stop24h 00m

Cairns

Sat 11/21

9:45 am-12:45 pm

2 stops29h 00m

₱48,111

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 10/27

11:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Cairns

Tue 11/3

7:45 am-12:15 pm

2 stops30h 30m

₱48,236

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 11/17

12:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Cairns

Tue 11/24

7:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

₱48,798

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 11/13

11:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Cairns

Fri 11/20

9:45 am-5:20 am

2 stops21h 35m

₱50,420

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 10/22

12:20 am-6:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Cairns

Mon 10/26

11:50 am-1:20 pm

1 stop27h 30m

₱51,106

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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 ₱23,998, while round-trip flights cost around ₱13,484.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Cairns?

    A round-trip flight to Cairns will typically cost around ₱15,635, however they can be found for as little as ₱13,484.

  • 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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