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Cheap flights from Manila to Cairns from $386

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 19/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — CNS
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manila to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manila to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Mon 20/421:25
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop19h 05m
Air Niugini
Mon 27/407:00
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop15h 00m
Air Niugini
Deal found 6/3$864
Tue 21/419:40
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/406:45
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$880
Fri 3/421:25
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 35m
Air Niugini
Fri 10/412:00
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop10h 00m
Air Niugini
Deal found 6/3$923
Wed 1/404:05
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/411:00
CNS
-
MNL
3 stops42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$938
Thu 18/600:20
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 27/612:15
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$960
Fri 3/404:05
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/419:00
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$970
Thu 23/419:55
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/420:10
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$972
Mon 20/419:50
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/419:00
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,027

Find 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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$864

One-way from

$386

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January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$790
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 20/4-27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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19/6
  • 19/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 20m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($414 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($101 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 21/4

19:40-05:30

2 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Tue 28/4

06:45-05:50

2 stops25h 05m

$880
Fastest return journey

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 18/6

00:20-11:00

1 stop8h 40m

Cairns

Sat 27/6

12:15-12:30

1 stop26h 15m

$960

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 3/4

04:05-05:30

2 stops23h 25m

Cairns

Fri 10/4

19:00-05:20

1 stop12h 20m

$970

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 20/4

19:50-11:15

2 stops37h 25m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

19:00-05:20

1 stop12h 20m

$1,027

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 23/4

12:55-09:45

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

Thu 30/4

20:10-05:50

2 stops35h 40m

$1,036

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 31/3

03:00-05:30

2 stops24h 30m

Cairns

Thu 9/4

11:00-17:05

2 stops32h 05m

$1,132

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 19/5

08:00-15:00

2 stops29h 00m

Cairns

Sat 23/5

12:35-16:30

2 stops29h 55m

$1,153
Cheapest one-way

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 19/6

23:05-11:25

1 stop34h 20m

$386

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 22/4

06:55-05:30

2 stops20h 35m

$393

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 8/6

21:25-18:30

1 stop19h 05m

$453

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

How often are flights from Manila to Cairns delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Manila and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Manila to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Manila to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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 10 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways from Manila to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,002 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,002 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,002 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manila to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    According to our current data, Air Niugini ($756), and Qantas Airways ($1,292) offers the cheapest pricing from Manila to Cairns. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manila to Cairns one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Manila to Cairns are Air Niugini ($416), Cathay Pacific ($450), and Qantas Airways ($677).

  • 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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  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Manila to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Manila to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air NiuginiCheapest$756Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,292Average$1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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