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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?

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

How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Manila to Cairns takes 23 hours 55 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).

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Mon 1/198:00 pmMNL - CNS

2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/267:15 pmCNS - MNL

1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5₱41,175

Mon 2/237:45 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop12h 10mCathay Pacific

Fri 2/2712:35 pmCNS - MNL

2 stops36h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/4₱51,307

Mon 2/239:25 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop19h 05mAir Niugini

Fri 2/277:00 amCNS - MNL

1 stop15h 15mAir Niugini

Deal found 12/4₱53,368

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Sun 2/1512:40 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5₱10,603

Fri 2/208:00 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5₱12,311

Tue 2/173:40 amMNL - CNS

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5₱13,136

Sat 2/2112:40 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5₱13,195

Tue 2/1712:40 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5₱14,314

Sun 5/36:55 amMNL - CNS

2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6₱15,139

Sun 2/153:40 amMNL - CNS

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5₱16,611

Thu 2/1912:40 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5₱17,495

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Popular in	January
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Average price	₱52,367

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3 total stops
43h 25m total
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31h 25m total
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Return

Price

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 1/19

8:00 pm-5:25 am

2 stops31h 25m

Cairns

Mon 1/26

7:15 pm-5:15 am

1 stop12h 00m

₱41,175

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 2/23

7:45 pm-9:55 am

1 stop12h 10m

Cairns

Fri 2/27

12:35 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops36h 00m

₱51,307

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 2/23

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Cairns

Fri 2/27

7:00 am-8:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

₱53,368

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 2/15

12:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop31h 25m

₱10,603

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 2/21

12:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop31h 25m

₱13,195

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 2/17

12:40 pm-11:00 am

2 stops20h 20m

₱14,844

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 5/3

6:55 am-5:30 am

2 stops20h 35m

₱15,139

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 2/15

3:40 am-5:45 am

1 stop24h 05m

₱16,611

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 2/19

12:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop17h 50m

₱17,495

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 2/20

8:30 am-5:45 am

2 stops19h 15m

₱17,966

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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

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Cathay Pacific

7.6

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1,086 reviews

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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

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1,086 reviews

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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

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948 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

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1,086 reviews

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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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