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Cheap flights from Manila to Cairns from $492

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MNL — CNS
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
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 24 July 2026.

Tue 1/912:55
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/913:15
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$837
Fri 4/912:55
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/916:55
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$900
Fri 4/921:25
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 35m
Air Niugini
Fri 11/907:00
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop15h 00m
Air Niugini
Deal found 22/7$914
Mon 7/921:25
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop19h 05m
Air Niugini
Mon 14/907:00
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop15h 00m
Air Niugini
Deal found 24/7$931
Fri 14/821:25
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 35m
Air Niugini
Fri 28/812:00
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop10h 00m
Air Niugini
Deal found 21/7$953
Mon 7/919:40
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/919:00
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$963

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Round-trip from

$837

One-way from

$492

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Average price

$1,202
1/9-8/9
  • 1/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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9/8
  • 9/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Manila to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($372 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 1/9

12:55-09:45

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

13:15-07:05

1 stop19h 50m

$837

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 4/9

12:55-21:50

1 stop30h 55m

Cairns

Fri 11/9

16:55-02:10

2 stops35h 15m

$900
Fastest return journey

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 14/8

21:25-11:00

1 stop11h 35m

Cairns

Fri 28/8

12:00-20:00

1 stop10h 00m

$953

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 7/9

19:40-20:50

2 stops23h 10m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

19:00-05:20

1 stop12h 20m

$963

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 5/9

12:55-09:45

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

Sat 12/9

19:10-17:55

1 stop24h 45m

$1,003

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 14/8

19:40-05:30

2 stops55h 50m

Cairns

Fri 28/8

19:00-05:20

1 stop12h 20m

$1,097

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 9/8

21:25-11:00

1 stop11h 35m

Cairns

Mon 31/8

19:15-05:50

2 stops36h 35m

$1,240
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 9/8

03:00-08:30

2 stops27h 30m

$492

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 31/7

03:00-08:30

2 stops27h 30m

$630

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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 9% of weekly flights between Manila and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 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 8% of flights being delayed.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Manila to Cairns?

    Airlines like Air Niugini fly from Manila to Cairns in about 11h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Manila to Cairns is about 4419 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Manila to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Niugini ($760), offers the cheapest pricing from Manila to Cairns. This flight start at 43% 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 ($418), Cathay Pacific ($452), and Qantas Airways ($681).

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manila to Cairns?

    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.

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Top airline flying from Manila to Cairns

Discover the top airline 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 24 July 2026.
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Air NiuginiCheapest$760Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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