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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cairns from $989

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CNS
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 April 2026.

Sun 21/621:20
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops37h 10m
Emirates
Mon 21/918:20
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops46h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 26/4$2,143
Sun 24/509:50
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops40h 25m
Qantas Airways
Sun 31/506:00
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops39h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/4$2,206
Mon 9/1120:40
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops28h 40m
Qantas Airways
Mon 23/1106:00
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops39h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/4$2,227
Thu 29/1014:05
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1109:45
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,271
Mon 9/1123:15
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/1114:40
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,275
Fri 29/506:55
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/611:40
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops58h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,389
Wed 11/1113:15
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops33h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sun 15/1112:05
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops33h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$2,435
Sun 3/521:20
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops50h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 21/506:45
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops38h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$2,441
Wed 25/1120:40
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops28h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sun 29/1106:40
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops38h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$2,442

Find flight deals from Manchester to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) 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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,143

One-way from

$989

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,554
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 21/6-21/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 35m total
  • Manchester to Cairns
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14/10
  • 14/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • Manchester to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($714 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Mon 8/6

09:50-22:45

2 stops51h 55m

Cairns

Mon 15/6

17:00-19:15

2 stops35h 15m

$2,520

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 7/6

21:20-09:45

3 stops51h 25m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

18:55-07:45

2 stops69h 50m

$2,532

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 29/5

21:20-05:30

2 stops47h 10m

Cairns

Sat 13/6

15:45-19:15

2 stops36h 30m

$2,550
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 24/5

15:30-09:45

3 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Sun 31/5

19:00-14:00

2 stops28h 00m

$2,569

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 11/6

14:05-11:50

2 stops36h 45m

Cairns

Thu 18/6

12:35-19:15

2 stops39h 40m

$3,157

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 9/7

23:30-05:55

2 stops45h 25m

Cairns

Fri 24/7

13:30-16:30

3 stops36h 00m

$3,193
Cheapest one-way

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Wed 14/10

14:55-08:30

3 stops56h 35m

$989

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 28/6

20:45-12:55

2 stops31h 10m

$1,365
Fastest single journey

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 31/5

09:20-22:40

2 stops28h 20m

$1,377

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 30/6

09:20-22:40

2 stops28h 20m

$1,418

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Cairns?

The price you pay for your flight from Manchester to Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cairns (average of $1,944). Flying from Manchester to Cairns in August is currently the most expensive (average of $3,359). 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 long is the flight from Manchester to Cairns?

    For as low as $2,520, Emirates can have you in Cairns from Manchester in 51h 55m. Manchester and Cairns are separated by a distance of 15096 km.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester 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 Manchester to Cairns.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester 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 Manchester to Cairns?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cairns (average of $1,944). Flying from Manchester to Cairns in August is currently the most expensive (average of $3,359). 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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