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

Port Moresby (POM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Manila on Cheapflights. Find deals

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

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 02m. Find deals

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

Port Moresby (POM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,014. Find deals

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

Flights via Port Moresby (POM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 49m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Cairns to Manila?

Airlines like Air Niugini fly from Cairns to Manila in about 10h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 4419 km between Cairns and Manila.

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

Air Niugini, at $722, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cairns to Manila.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines. Air Niugini is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Manila?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Manila flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manila ranges from 10.0 - 400.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manila when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manila, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Manila?

Cathay Pacific, Air Niugini and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Cairns to Manila.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Manila?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Manila 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl are usually found in July or March, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Manila

Round-trip from	$787
One-way from	$406
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$993

5/11-25/11
2 total stops
36h 05m total
Cairns to Manila

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15/10
2 total stops
24h 55m total
Cairns to Manila

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($224 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Manila
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Manila. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Thu 16/1009:15CNS - MNL

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1023:25MNL - CNS

1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$788

Wed 1/1005:45CNS - MNL

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/1022:45MNL - CNS

3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$839

Fri 31/1011:55CNS - MNL

1 stop10h 20mAir Niugini

Fri 7/1121:25MNL - CNS

1 stop11h 40mAir Niugini

Deal found 16/9$865

Tue 18/1109:45CNS - MNL

3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1103:40MNL - CNS

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$896

Tue 30/916:10CNS - MNL

1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1001:10MNL - CNS

2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$929

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Fri 31/1011:55CNS - MNL

1 stop10h 20mAir Niugini

Fri 7/1121:25MNL - CNS

1 stop11h 40mAir Niugini

Deal found 16/9$883

Fri 31/1011:55CNS - MNL

1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1121:25MNL - CNS

2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$947

Mon 17/1117:00CNS - MNL

2 stops55h 35mCathay Pacific

Fri 2/119:45MNL - CNS

1 stop12h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$1,127

Thu 30/1006:00CNS - MNL

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1108:20MNL - CNS

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$975

Thu 16/1011:40CNS - MNL

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1000:40MNL - CNS

1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,050

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Tue 30/916:10CNS - MNL

1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1001:10MNL - CNS

2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$929

Wed 1/1005:45CNS - MNL

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/1022:45MNL - CNS

3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$839

Thu 16/1009:15CNS - MNL

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1023:25MNL - CNS

1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$788

Fri 31/1011:55CNS - MNL

1 stop10h 20mAir Niugini

Fri 7/1121:25MNL - CNS

1 stop11h 40mAir Niugini

Deal found 16/9$865

One-way flights from Cairns to Manila
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Wed 15/1006:45CNS - MNL

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$406

Thu 15/118:05CNS - MNL

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$411

Tue 9/1209:45CNS - MNL

3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$476

Sat 15/1119:15CNS - MNL

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$482

Tue 18/1107:00CNS - MNL

1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$485

Mon 17/1111:55CNS - MNL

1 stop10h 20mAir Niugini

Deal found 16/9$488

Thu 4/1209:45CNS - MNL

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$497

Sat 6/1209:45CNS - MNL

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$508

Mon 15/1209:45CNS - MNL

3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$511

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Price

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 31/10

11:55-20:15

1 stop10h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 7/11

21:25-11:05

1 stop11h 40m

$883

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 31/10

11:55-20:15

1 stop10h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 7/11

21:25-17:15

2 stops17h 50m

$947

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Thu 30/10

06:00-10:50

2 stops30h 50m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 6/11

08:20-16:40

2 stops30h 20m

$975

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Thu 16/10

11:40-01:50

1 stop16h 10m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 22/10

00:40-04:25

1 stop25h 45m

$1,050

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Mon 17/11

17:00-22:35

2 stops55h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 2/1

19:45-09:55

1 stop12h 10m

$1,127

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Thu 15/1

18:05-00:35

2 stops32h 30m

$411

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Wed 15/10

10:00-22:10

3 stops38h 10m

$462

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Tue 9/12

09:45-02:50

3 stops43h 05m

$476

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sat 15/11

19:15-12:50

1 stop19h 35m

$482

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Tue 18/11

07:00-13:05

1 stop8h 05m

$485

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Manila?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Manila, you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Manila?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Manila (average of $493). Flying from Cairns to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $960). 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.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairns to Manila in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manila

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Cairns to Manila by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

994 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

907 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cairns to Manila?
Airlines like Air Niugini fly from Cairns to Manila in about 10h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 4419 km between Cairns and Manila.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Manila round-trip?
Air Niugini, at $722, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cairns to Manila.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines. Air Niugini is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Manila that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Manila flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Manila?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Manila.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Manila?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Manila 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 Cairns to Manila?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Manila (average of $493). Flying from Cairns to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $960). 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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Air Niugini	Cheapest$722	Average$870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air Niugini flights
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl are usually found in July or March, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Manila

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