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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cairns from $1,098

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CNS
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
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 25 July 2026.

Thu 26/1121:30
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/1217:35
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops60h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$2,075
Fri 4/921:45
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/916:35
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops46h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$2,187
Mon 7/914:55
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/919:15
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops50h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$2,227
Sat 29/811:10
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/919:10
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$2,347
Fri 11/920:45
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/910:15
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$2,358
Sat 29/811:10
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/907:00
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$2,397
Thu 13/808:05
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/819:15
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops44h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$2,427
Fri 4/917:35
MAN
-
CNS
3 stops54h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/915:35
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$2,484
Wed 30/911:10
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/107:45
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$2,517

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 25 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,075

One-way from

$1,098

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$3,222
26/11-10/12
  • 26/11-10/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 30m total
  • Manchester to Cairns
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3/10
  • 3/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 55m total
  • Manchester to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($511 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 July 2026.
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ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Mon 7/9

10:40-18:25

3 stops70h 45m

Cairns

Mon 21/9

19:10-21:50

3 stops59h 40m

$2,384

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 13/8

08:05-11:25

2 stops42h 20m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

19:15-06:20

2 stops44h 05m

$2,427

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 6/9

09:50-11:50

2 stops41h 00m

Cairns

Sun 13/9

15:45-07:45

2 stops49h 00m

$2,572

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 27/8

11:10-11:50

2 stops63h 40m

Cairns

Sat 12/9

13:40-08:15

2 stops51h 35m

$2,779

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 27/8

08:05-11:25

2 stops42h 20m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

16:35-13:10

2 stops53h 35m

$2,811

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 28/8

14:55-15:55

2 stops40h 00m

Cairns

Sun 13/9

19:15-13:10

2 stops50h 55m

$2,873

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 29/8

08:05-09:50

2 stops40h 45m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

16:35-13:10

2 stops53h 35m

$2,897
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Mon 31/8

10:35-17:00

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

Sat 12/9

16:35-09:15

2 stops49h 40m

$3,407

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 29/8

10:35-17:00

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

Sat 12/9

16:35-09:15

2 stops49h 40m

$3,464

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 20/8

16:25-11:50

3 stops34h 25m

Cairns

Thu 27/8

17:40-21:55

3 stops37h 15m

$3,596

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cairns

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Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $1,999). Flying from Manchester to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,437). 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 for a return flight from Manchester to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Manchester to Cairns flights typically cost between $2,850 and $3,737 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,075 on Multiple Airlines (26 Nov–10 Dec).

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Cairns?

    For as low as $2,572, Emirates can have you in Cairns from Manchester in 41h. Manchester and Cairns are separated by a distance of 15096 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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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 $1,999). Flying from Manchester to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,437). 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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