Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Manila to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Manila to Cairns flights typically cost between $1,131 and $1,639 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $847 on Air Niugini (26 Oct–2 Nov).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Manila to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Manila to Cairns flights typically cost between $1,131 and $1,639 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $847 on Air Niugini (26 Oct–2 Nov).

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manila to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Port Moresby (POM) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 07m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Philippine Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

How often are flights from Manila to Cairns delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 10% of weekly flights between Manila and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 minutes.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manila to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 13m.

Question 8

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Manila to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Port Moresby (POM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,137.

Question 9

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manila to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Port Moresby (POM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 94% of one-stop itineraries from Manila to Cairns on Cheapflights.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Manila to Cairns?

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Airlines like Qantas Airways fly from Manila to Cairns in about 14h 30m. 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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Air Niugini ($749), offers the cheapest pricing from Manila to Cairns. This flight start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 12

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

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Manila to Cairns are Air Niugini ($407), Cathay Pacific ($441), and Qantas Airways ($664).

Question 13

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Accepted Answer

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MNL to CNS?

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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.

Question 16

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

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Yes. In addition to deals on Manila to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Manila to Cairns?

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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.

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Manila to Cairns?

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Deals for Manila to Cairns flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Manila to Cairns?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cairns from Manila.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Manila to Cairns with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Cairns from Manila? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 22

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Round-trip from	$847
One-way from	$392
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,358

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Manila to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Manila to Cairns flights typically cost between $1,131 and $1,639 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $847 on Air Niugini (26 Oct–2 Nov).

How often are flights from Manila to Cairns delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Manila and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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, Philippine Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manila to Cairns?

Port Moresby (POM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 94% of one-stop itineraries from Manila to Cairns on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Manila to Cairns?

Port Moresby (POM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,137.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manila to Cairns?

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 13m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manila to Cairns?

Flights via Port Moresby (POM) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 07m.

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Manila to Cairns flights typically cost between $1,131 and $1,639 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $847 on Air Niugini (26 Oct–2 Nov).