What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cairns to Manila?

Port Moresby (POM) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of ₱52,914.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cairns to Manila?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Cairns to Manila on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cairns to Manila?

Flights via Port Moresby (POM) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 6h 05m.

What’s the fastest layover option from Cairns to Manila?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 35m.

How long is the flight from Cairns to Manila?

Departing from Cairns to Manila will take you 12h 45m. There are 4419 km between Cairns and Manila. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manila ranges from 10.0 - 400.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manila when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manila, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to MNL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Manila as you normally would.

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

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

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Wed 11/2511:45 am -

1 stop21h 20m

Sun 12/133:45 am -

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Deal found 11/14₱52,361

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1 stop17h 35m

Deal found 11/11₱53,829

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1 stop21h 20m

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1 stop17h 35m

Deal found 11/14₱54,085

Wed 11/2511:45 am -

1 stop28h 40m

Tue 12/1512:05 am -

1 stop16h 25m

Deal found 11/14₱54,659

Wed 11/2511:45 am -

1 stop21h 20m

Fri 12/183:45 am -

1 stop24h 00m

Deal found 11/14₱55,426

Wed 11/2511:45 am -

1 stop21h 20m

Tue 12/1511:00 pm -

1 stop16h 30m

Deal found 11/14₱55,937

Fri 11/136:40 pm -

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Sat 11/216:30 am -

1 stop32h 45m

Deal found 11/11₱57,278

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1 stop17h 35m

Deal found 11/14₱58,171

Thu 11/2611:45 am -

1 stop21h 20m

Sun 12/1312:55 pm -

1 stop17h 35m

Deal found 11/14₱58,938

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Round-trip from	₱36,972
One-way from	₱18,390
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	₱48,274

Air Niugini
1/22-2/21
2 total stops
24h 20m total
Cairns to Manila

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2/20-12/31
1 total stop
19h 05m total
Cairns to Manila

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CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Thu 12/10

9:45 am-5:15 am

1 stop21h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱34,162

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sat 2/20

6:00 am-2:20 am

3 stops22h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱36,333

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 1/22

9:30 am-8:15 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 2/21

9:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop11h 35m

₱37,610

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Tue 11/24

9:45 am-7:05 am

1 stop23h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱39,015

Quickest round-trip

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Thu 11/26

10:55 am-5:15 am

2 stops20h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱39,271

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 2/19

6:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 3/6

7:00 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

₱39,845

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Mon 12/28

7:15 pm-6:45 am

3 stops37h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱43,357

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Thu 11/26

5:40 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱43,613

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Thu 1/28

12:05 pm-10:50 am

2 stops24h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 1/29

9:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop11h 35m

₱49,232

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Tue 12/8

9:45 am-12:45 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 12/15

11:00 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops15h 50m

₱61,109

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The best time to book flights from Cairns to Manila is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Manila (average of ₱37,227). Flying from Cairns to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₱74,838). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cairns to Manila?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Manila flights typically cost between ₱38,185 and ₱51,467 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱36,972 on Air Niugini (Jan 22-Feb 21).

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How long is the flight from Cairns to Manila?
Departing from Cairns to Manila will take you 12h 45m. There are 4419 km between Cairns and Manila. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Manila that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Manila flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Manila?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Manila.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Manila?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Manila 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 Cairns to Manila?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Manila (average of ₱37,227). Flying from Cairns to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₱74,838). 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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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cairns to Manila?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Manila flights typically cost between ₱38,185 and ₱51,467 in January.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱36,972 on Air Niugini (Jan 22-Feb 21).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cairns to Manila?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Cairns to Manila on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cairns to Manila?

Port Moresby (POM) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of ₱52,914.

What’s the fastest layover option from Cairns to Manila?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cairns to Manila?

Flights via Port Moresby (POM) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 6h 05m.

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Cairns to Manila flights typically cost between ₱38,185 and ₱51,467 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱36,972 on Air Niugini (Jan 22-Feb 21).