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Cheap flights from Manila to Cairns from ₱14,395

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — CNS
Mar 14 — Mar 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manila to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manila to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

Tue 3/1712:40 pm
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/207:30 pm
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10₱32,985
Sun 3/221:10 am
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/12:50 pm
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11₱36,307
Tue 3/178:00 am
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops28h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 3/2011:35 am
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops48h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10₱39,104
Sat 3/284:00 am
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/46:10 pm
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11₱40,911
Fri 3/2712:55 pm
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/37:10 pm
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10₱42,193

Find flight deals from Manila to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manila (MNL) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

₱32,985

One-way from

₱14,395

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₱49,070
3/17-3/20
  • 3/17-3/20
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 55m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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4/3
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 15m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (₱830,359 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (₱164,785 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Manila to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 411,093 searches. Data last updated February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manila to Cairns that are best for you.

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Manila

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 3/17

12:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop17h 50m

Cairns

Fri 3/20

7:30 pm-12:35 am

2 stops31h 05m

₱32,985

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 3/22

1:10 am-8:20 am

2 stops29h 10m

Cairns

Fri 5/1

2:50 pm-7:05 am

1 stop18h 15m

₱36,307

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 3/17

8:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Cairns

Fri 3/20

11:35 am-9:40 am

2 stops48h 05m

₱39,104

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 3/28

4:00 am-5:45 am

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Sat 4/4

6:10 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop26h 00m

₱40,911

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 3/27

12:55 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Cairns

Fri 4/3

7:10 pm-7:05 am

1 stop13h 55m

₱42,193

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 4/3

11:05 pm-9:20 am

1 stop32h 15m

₱14,395

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 3/29

12:55 pm-8:45 am

1 stop17h 50m

₱15,036

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 3/5

9:50 pm-5:45 am

3 stops29h 55m

₱16,492

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 3/4

7:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops34h 50m

₱17,308

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 2/27

9:25 pm-11:15 am

1 stop11h 50m

₱19,115

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Best time to book a flight from Manila to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manila to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to Cairns?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Cairns (average of ₱25,118). Flying from Manila to Cairns in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₱61,308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 February 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manila to Cairns, such as Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,162 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,162 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,162 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,162 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manila to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Manila to Cairns?

    Cathay Pacific can get you from Manila to Cairns in just under 28h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 4419 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manila to Cairns round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manila to Cairns round-trip from ₱31,265. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from ₱40,292, and Qantas Airways, from ₱52,317. Users have found that Air Niugini is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manila to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manila to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manila to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manila to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manila to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manila to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to Cairns?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Cairns (average of ₱25,118). Flying from Manila to Cairns in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₱61,308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air Niugini flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Cairns
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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Manila to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 411,093 searches. Data last updated February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air NiuginiCheapest₱31,265Average₱36,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₱40,292Average₱50,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest₱52,317Average₱53,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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