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₱16,450+ Cheap flights to Cairns

— CNS
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cairns in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cairns

Sun 12/203:45 am -
1 stop24h 00m
Tue 1/59:45 am -
1 stop23h 20m
Deal found 10/26₱48,076
Wed 11/256:30 am -
2 stops21h 15m
Wed 12/29:45 am -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 10/25₱54,643
Tue 11/1012:55 pm -
1 stop31h 15m
Tue 12/19:45 am -
2 stops21h 30m
Deal found 10/27₱60,063

Find flight deals to Cairns

Round-trip from

₱44,059

One-way from

₱16,450

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

₱51,009
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 2/28-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 50m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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11/26-12/31
  • 11/26-12/31
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (₱15,457 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (₱4,883 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 11/27

11:15 pm-11:20 am

2 stops34h 05m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

₱22,061
Quickest round-trip

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 11/15

10:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops32h 05m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

₱25,377

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 12/20

3:45 am-5:45 am

1 stop24h 00m

Cairns

Tue 1/5

9:45 am-7:05 am

1 stop23h 20m

₱48,076

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 11/25

6:30 am-5:45 am

2 stops21h 15m

Cairns

Wed 12/2

9:45 am-5:15 am

1 stop21h 30m

₱54,643

ManilaCairns

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CNS Cairns

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 11/10

12:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Cairns

Tue 12/1

9:45 am-5:15 am

2 stops21h 30m

₱60,063

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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.

  • 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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