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₱18,225+ 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cairns in 2026

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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 April 17, 2026.

Sun 8/169:25 pm
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 35m
Air Niugini
Wed 8/197:00 am
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop15h 00m
Air Niugini
Deal found 4/15₱36,390
Fri 6/129:25 pm
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 35m
Air Niugini
Fri 6/1912:00 pm
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop10h 00m
Air Niugini
Deal found 4/14₱36,630
Fri 6/126:55 am
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/197:00 am
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14₱42,745
Sat 5/303:45 am
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/77:10 pm
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15₱43,584
Mon 6/17:40 pm
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/812:30 pm
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17₱44,244
Thu 5/2810:45 pm
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/47:10 pm
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₱48,081
Thu 7/1612:55 pm
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/199:40 pm
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15₱48,860

Find flight deals to Cairns

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2026, 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 April 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

₱36,390

One-way from

₱23,861

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

₱54,136
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 8/16-8/19
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 35m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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4/19
  • 4/19
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (₱9,041 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₱2,655 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 6/1

7:40 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Cairns

Mon 6/8

12:30 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops31h 15m

₱44,244

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 5/28

10:45 pm-5:30 am

2 stops28h 45m

Cairns

Thu 6/4

7:10 pm-2:25 am

2 stops33h 15m

₱48,081
Quickest round-trip

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 7/16

12:55 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

Sun 7/19

11:40 am-11:40 pm

1 stop14h 00m

₱50,179

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 5/30

12:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop18h 55m

Cairns

Sat 6/6

7:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop24h 55m

₱50,599

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 5/1

6:50 am-5:30 am

2 stops20h 40m

Cairns

Tue 5/5

6:45 am-5:50 am

2 stops25h 05m

₱56,714
Cheapest one-way

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 8/5

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

₱18,225

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 7/25

10:45 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops45h 55m

₱21,942

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 7/26

12:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop31h 45m

₱25,359

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 4/22

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

₱27,637

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 4/21

3:45 am-9:45 am

2 stops28h 00m

₱29,076

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

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

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 April 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways to Australia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

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. Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city! is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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