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Cheap flights from Cairns to Manila from $515

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — MNL
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 March 2026.

Tue 5/506:45
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/513:15
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$853
Tue 5/506:45
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/519:55
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$888
Wed 1/712:30
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/700:40
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$900
Mon 4/507:00
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/504:05
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$917
Tue 22/919:15
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/1012:55
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$978
Sat 2/510:30
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/519:55
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,004
Thu 16/420:10
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/422:45
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,021

Find 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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$853

One-way from

$515

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,082
5/5-28/5
  • 5/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 40m total
  • Cairns to Manila
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 10m total
  • Cairns to Manila
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Manila 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 22 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Wed 1/7

12:30-01:50

1 stop15h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 12/7

00:40-04:30

1 stop25h 50m

$900

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sat 2/5

16:35-18:10

1 stop27h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 9/5

19:55-05:30

1 stop31h 35m

$1,062

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Tue 5/5

06:45-12:15

2 stops31h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 12/5

08:10-09:45

2 stops23h 35m

$1,066

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Tue 5/5

16:55-17:25

1 stop26h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 28/5

23:10-18:25

1 stop17h 15m

$1,170

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Mon 13/4

19:00-18:40

2 stops49h 40m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 26/4

06:55-09:45

3 stops24h 50m

$1,203

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Mon 11/5

18:15-05:50

1 stop13h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 14/5

14:00-17:00

1 stop25h 00m

$1,219
Fastest return journey

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Mon 13/4

07:00-20:00

1 stop15h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 26/4

21:25-11:00

1 stop11h 35m

$1,219

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Thu 16/4

20:10-22:10

2 stops28h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 30/4

12:55-09:45

1 stop18h 50m

$1,266

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Mon 11/5

12:35-20:25

2 stops57h 50m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 14/5

21:45-08:40

1 stop32h 55m

$1,415
Cheapest one-way

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 15/5

21:40-05:50

2 stops34h 10m

$515

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

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 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Manila, you should look to book at least 46 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 $611). Flying from Cairns to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,085). 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.

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 March 2026.
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
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,222 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,007 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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

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

    Air Niugini, at $653, 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 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Niugini, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $411. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Cairns to Manila for a low price.

  • 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.

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  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Manila (average of $611). Flying from Cairns to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,085). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air NiuginiCheapest$653Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$772Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$779Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$900Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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