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Cheap flights from Cairns to Manila from $394
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 — MNL
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl are usually found in July or November, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to ManilaExplore 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 22 October 2025.
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 22 October 2025.
Wed 3/1219:15CNS - MNL
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1203:40MNL - CNS
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$822
Sat 6/1209:45CNS - MNL
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1212:40MNL - CNS
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10$827
Thu 4/1209:45CNS - MNL
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1223:00MNL - CNS
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$831
Thu 20/1109:45CNS - MNL
3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1223:00MNL - CNS
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$870
Wed 3/1209:45CNS - MNL
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1203:40MNL - CNS
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10$882
Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Manila
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Manila (MNL). 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 22 October 2025.
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Cairns
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Manila
Route
Depart
Return
Price
CairnsManila
CNS - MNL
CNSMNL
Cairns
Sat 6/12
09:45-12:50
2 stops29h 05m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Fri 12/12
03:40-05:45
1 stop24h 05m
$822
CairnsManila
CNS - MNL
CNSMNL
Cairns
Wed 3/12
19:15-12:50
1 stop19h 35m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Tue 9/12
03:40-05:45
1 stop24h 05m
$828
CairnsManila
CNS - MNL
CNSMNL
Cairns
Thu 4/12
09:45-12:50
2 stops29h 05m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Thu 11/12
23:00-22:30
1 stop21h 30m
$831
CairnsManila
CNS - MNL
CNSMNL
Cairns
Thu 20/11
09:45-00:35
3 stops40h 50m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Thu 11/12
23:00-22:30
1 stop21h 30m
$870
CairnsManila
CNS - MNL
CNSMNL
Cairns
Wed 3/12
09:45-05:15
2 stops21h 30m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Fri 12/12
03:40-05:45
1 stop24h 05m
$882
CairnsManila
CNS - MNL
CNSMNL
Cairns
Tue 10/3
07:45-12:15
2 stops30h 30m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Tue 7/4
12:45-23:05
1 stop32h 20m
$885
CairnsManila
CNS - MNL
CNSMNL
Cairns
Wed 19/11
09:45-05:15
2 stops21h 30m
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
Thu 18/12
12:40-15:10
1 stop24h 30m
$893
CairnsManila
CNS - MNL
CNSMNL
Cairns
Wed 4/3
15:45-17:55
1 stop28h 10m
$419
CairnsManila
CNS - MNL
CNSMNL
Cairns
Mon 9/3
06:40-12:15
2 stops31h 35m
$425
CairnsManila
CNS - MNL
CNSMNL
Cairns
Sat 6/12
09:45-12:50
2 stops29h 05m
$434
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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Manila
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Manila?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Manila. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Manila (average of $660). Flying from Cairns to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,149). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Manila. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 October 2025.
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 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
How often are flights from Cairns to Manila delayed?
About 50% of weekly flights between Cairns and Manila have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Manila flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday 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 Cairns to Manila flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Manila?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to Manila chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Port Moresby (POM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Manila on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Manila?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Manila, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Port Moresby (POM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 44m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Manila?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Manila, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Port Moresby (POM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 44m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to Manila?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Manila, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 59m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Manila
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manila. 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 Manila. Reviews last updated 22 October 2025.
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.
Food
7.7
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Food
7.7
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Food
7.7
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Food
7.7
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
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