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Cheap flights from Cairns to Manchester from $684

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — MAN
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2026.

Mon 20/414:50
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops54h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/523:30
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,753
Fri 11/915:35
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 13/1023:30
MAN
-
CNS
3 stops47h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$2,124
Thu 26/211:35
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops41h 00m
Emirates
Fri 6/308:50
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops61h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 19/2$2,164
Sat 16/509:20
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops30h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/521:45
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops40h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/2$2,175
Thu 26/214:50
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/317:20
MAN
-
CNS
3 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,283
Sat 16/512:35
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops52h 10m
Emirates
Tue 19/514:05
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops41h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 16/2$2,338
Sat 4/417:00
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops35h 15m
Emirates
Sat 11/421:20
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops33h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 17/2$2,369
Sat 4/418:10
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops61h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/423:30
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$2,372
Fri 11/912:35
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops52h 10m
Emirates
Tue 13/1021:20
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops57h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 16/2$2,374

Find flight deals from Cairns to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Manchester (MAN). 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 20 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,753

One-way from

$684

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,875
20/4-8/5
  • 20/4-8/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 99h 15m total
  • Cairns to Manchester
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9/3
  • 9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 00m total
  • Cairns to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($186 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Manchester 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 20 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Manchester that are best for you.

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Price

CairnsManchester

CNS - MAN

CNSMAN

Cairns

Mon 20/4

14:50-12:05

3 stops54h 15m

Manchester

Fri 8/5

23:30-05:30

2 stops45h 00m

$1,753

CairnsManchester

CNS - MAN

CNSMAN

Cairns

Sat 16/5

09:20-06:25

2 stops30h 05m

Manchester

Wed 20/5

21:45-23:20

2 stops40h 35m

$2,175

CairnsManchester

CNS - MAN

CNSMAN

Cairns

Sat 16/5

12:35-07:45

2 stops52h 10m

Manchester

Tue 19/5

14:05-16:55

2 stops41h 50m

$2,338

CairnsManchester

CNS - MAN

CNSMAN

Cairns

Sat 4/4

17:00-19:15

2 stops35h 15m

Manchester

Sat 11/4

21:20-16:15

2 stops33h 55m

$2,369

CairnsManchester

CNS - MAN

CNSMAN

Cairns

Sat 4/4

18:10-22:25

3 stops61h 15m

Manchester

Sat 11/4

23:30-05:30

2 stops45h 00m

$2,372

CairnsManchester

CNS - MAN

CNSMAN

Cairns

Sun 5/4

15:35-22:25

3 stops39h 50m

Manchester

Sun 12/4

17:35-09:20

3 stops54h 45m

$2,391

CairnsManchester

CNS - MAN

CNSMAN

Cairns

Sat 16/5

13:40-09:55

3 stops53h 15m

Manchester

Tue 19/5

16:05-12:55

3 stops35h 50m

$2,403

CairnsManchester

CNS - MAN

CNSMAN

Cairns

Sat 16/5

12:35-19:15

2 stops39h 40m

Manchester

Wed 20/5

21:20-11:50

2 stops53h 30m

$2,443

CairnsManchester

CNS - MAN

CNSMAN

Cairns

Sat 16/5

13:40-09:55

3 stops53h 15m

Manchester

Wed 20/5

13:50-12:55

3 stops38h 05m

$2,581

CairnsManchester

CNS - MAN

CNSMAN

Cairns

Thu 12/3

18:05-15:45

3 stops55h 40m

$832

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to Manchester chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 90% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Manchester on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cairns to Manchester, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,011.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Manchester, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 27h 43m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Manchester, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 09m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. 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 Manchester. Reviews last updated 20 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andCathay Pacific from Cairns to Manchester have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,524 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,174 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
995 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Manchester. 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 Cairns to Manchester?

    Qatar Airways and Emirates can get you from Cairns to Manchester in just under 30h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 05m. The distance from Cairns to Manchester is about 15096 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Singapore Airlines, at $1,583, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cairns to Manchester.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and Emirates. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Manchester for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Manchester.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Manchester 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 4 airlines flying from Cairns to Manchester

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Manchester. 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 20 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,583Average$2,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,676Average$2,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,825Average$2,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,926Average$2,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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