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₱9,553+ Cheap flights to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
Jan 29 — Feb 51
1 adult

Flights to Cairns in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches and data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

₱25,788

One-way from

₱9,553

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₱85,043
3/9-3/17
  • 3/9-3/17
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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3/11
  • 3/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 25m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (₱568,738 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (₱215,289 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 24, 2025.

Sun 3/96:30 amMNL - CNS
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/167:10 pmCNS - MNL
2 stops49h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23₱26,609

Find flights to Cairns within your budget

Locate flights to Cairns that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches and data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

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ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 3/9

6:30 am-5:35 am

2 stops21h 05m

Cairns

Sun 3/16

7:10 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops49h 20m

₱26,609

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 4/1

11:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 40m

₱14,125

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 3/31

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

₱17,466

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 2/12

5:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop14h 45m

₱23,210

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 3/29

2:45 am-8:55 pm

1 stop16h 10m

₱32,880

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 2/11

12:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops22h 05m

₱47,064

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Deals found on 1/22

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Travel insights for flights to Cairns

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How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Manila to Cairns takes 21 hours 5 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.

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.

Air Niugini

Air Niugini

From ₱579

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From ₱941

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

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

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated January 24, 2025.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

China Southern
7.4
Good
86 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

  • 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 ₱16,616, while round-trip flights cost around ₱19,800.

  • 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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