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Cheap flights from Manila to Cairns from $1,222

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MNL — CNS
7 May — 14 May1
1 adult
Tue 7/5
Tue 14/5

The best prices from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Cairns are usually found in June or March, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 2 May 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,117

Round-trip from

$290
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Manila to Cairns?

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Manila to Cairns. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cairns.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manila to Cairns?

To save on the cost of your flight from Manila to Cairns, book at least 33 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 32% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,169 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,542.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manila to Cairns?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in January. For low rates, June can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from Manila in June are about $1,319 on average during June, but can be found for as low as $712.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Manila to Cairns (MNL - CNS)?

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

Cheap Manila to Cairns flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Manila to Cairns specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 548,149 searches. Prices were last updated on 2 May 2024.
Thu 23/523:20MNL - CNS
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/607:00CNS - MNL
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,222
Thu 23/519:35MNL - CNS
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/618:55CNS - MNL
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,320
Thu 23/523:20MNL - CNS
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/607:00CNS - MNL
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,397
Wed 22/500:40MNL - CNS
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/607:00CNS - MNL
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,550
Sun 12/512:35MNL - CNS
2 stops22h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 15/513:30CNS - MNL
2 stops22h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/5$1,662
Sun 12/505:30MNL - CNS
2 stops29h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 15/513:30CNS - MNL
2 stops22h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/4$1,666
Wed 22/503:55MNL - CNS
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/618:55CNS - MNL
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,675
Sun 12/514:15MNL - CNS
1 stop24h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 15/516:35CNS - MNL
2 stops32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,676
Sun 12/520:35MNL - CNS
2 stops21h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 15/516:10CNS - MNL
1 stop28h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,852

Manila to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Manila and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 548,149 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Thu 23/523:20MNL - CNS
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/607:00CNS - MNL
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,222
Thu 23/519:35MNL - CNS
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/618:55CNS - MNL
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,320
Thu 23/523:20MNL - CNS
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/607:00CNS - MNL
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,397
Wed 22/500:40MNL - CNS
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/607:00CNS - MNL
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,550
Sun 12/512:35MNL - CNS
2 stops22h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 15/513:30CNS - MNL
2 stops22h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/5$1,662
Sun 12/505:30MNL - CNS
2 stops29h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 15/513:30CNS - MNL
2 stops22h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/4$1,666
Wed 22/503:55MNL - CNS
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/618:55CNS - MNL
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,675
Sun 12/514:15MNL - CNS
1 stop24h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 15/516:35CNS - MNL
2 stops32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,676
Sun 12/520:35MNL - CNS
2 stops21h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 15/516:10CNS - MNL
1 stop28h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,852

Manila to Cairns flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Manila to Cairns for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 548,149 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Sun 12/505:30MNL - CNS
2 stops29h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 15/513:30CNS - MNL
2 stops22h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/4$1,666
Sun 12/514:15MNL - CNS
1 stop24h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 15/516:35CNS - MNL
2 stops32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,676
Sun 12/514:40MNL - CNS
1 stop13h 45mANA
Wed 15/513:15CNS - MNL
1 stop18h 00mANA
Deal found 30/4$5,377

Find flights from Manila to Cairns within your budget

Customise 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 548,149 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,222 - $5,377

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 23/5

1 stop17h 10m

Cairns

Tue 11/6

1 stop33h 40m

$1,222

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 23/5

2 stops20h 40m

Cairns

Tue 11/6

2 stops36h 45m

$1,320

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 23/5

1 stop17h 10m

Cairns

Tue 11/6

2 stops20h 00m

$1,397

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 22/5

1 stop25h 45m

Cairns

Tue 11/6

2 stops28h 50m

$1,550

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 12/5

2 stops29h 35m

Cairns

Wed 15/5

2 stops22h 05m

$1,666

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 22/5

2 stops36h 20m

Cairns

Tue 11/6

2 stops32h 25m

$1,675

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 12/5

1 stop24h 45m

Cairns

Wed 15/5

2 stops32h 25m

$1,676

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 22/5

1 stop27h 35m

Cairns

Tue 11/6

1 stop33h 40m

$1,881

Manila Ninoy Aquino IntlCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 12/5

1 stop13h 45m

Cairns

Wed 15/5

1 stop18h 00m

$5,377

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When is the best time to book a flight from Manila to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manila to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Manila to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Manila to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manila to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manila to Cairns flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cairns by month

Plan your trip from Manila to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Manila to Cairns is currently $0 while a return flight costs $1,974. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Cairns (average of $188). Flying from Manila to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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.

January

$290

February

$293

March

$293

April

$307

May

$308

June

$430

July

$385

August

$328

September

$344

October

$302

November

$305

December

$307

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

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

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °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 2 May 2024.
ANA
8.5
Very Good
944 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

ANA
8.5
Very Good
944 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very Good
944 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,472 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very Good
944 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Cathay Pacific
7.9
Good
1,119 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very Good
944 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Manila to Cairns for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Manila to Cairns for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,222, but on average you can expect to pay $2,482.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Manila to Cairns for under $1,700?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Manila to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than $1,700.

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

    According to our current data, Cathay Pacific ($1,666), Singapore Airlines ($1,676), and ANA ($5,377) offers the cheapest pricing from Manila to Cairns.

  • What does MNL to CNS mean?

    Great question - MNL to CNS just means Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport to Cairns Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manila to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Manila to Cairns flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Manila to Cairns with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Manila to Cairns flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manila to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Manila to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Manila to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Manila to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Manila to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The Manila to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 1/5.

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