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.

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 ₱51,583.

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.

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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Deal found 9/24₱39,279

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Deal found 9/23₱40,773

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Deal found 9/26₱42,703

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Deal found 9/26₱44,632

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Deal found 9/24₱46,562

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1 stop16h 30m

Deal found 9/23₱46,811

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Round-trip from	₱36,540
One-way from	₱20,480
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	₱47,994

Air Niugini
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2 total stops
24h 30m total
Cairns to Manila

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23h 30m total
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CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Thu 2/11

6:20 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱20,480

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Mon 11/9

7:15 pm-5:20 am

1 stop12h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱22,596

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Wed 12/2

9:45 am-12:45 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱23,779

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CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sun 11/8

10:25 am-8:15 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱24,899

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Thu 2/11

6:40 am-10:30 am

3 stops29h 50m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱24,962

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sat 11/7

7:15 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱25,086

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Mon 11/30

9:45 am-12:45 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱25,211

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

9:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop11h 45m

₱36,540

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Thu 11/12

7:45 am-7:05 am

1 stop25h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 11/19

12:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

₱50,421

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 1/22

6:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 2/21

1:15 pm-8:30 am

3 stops41h 15m

₱50,670

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The best time to book flights from Cairns to Manila is 45 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 ₱33,490). Flying from Cairns to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₱71,088). 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 ₱39,279 and ₱44,819 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱36,540 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 ₱33,490). Flying from Cairns to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₱71,088). 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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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Manila flights typically cost between ₱39,279 and ₱44,819 in January.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱36,540 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 ₱51,583.

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?

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Cairns to Manila flights typically cost between ₱39,279 and ₱44,819 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱36,540 on Air Niugini (Jan 22-Feb 21).