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 $1,055.

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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 50m.

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 45m.

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

Port Moresby (POM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Manila on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Cairns to Manila?

Airlines like Air Niugini and Singapore Airlines fly from Cairns to Manila in about 12h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 45m. There are 4419 km between Cairns and Manila. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Air Niugini, at $663, 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 39% 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 $491. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Cairns to Manila for a low price.

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?

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

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

When flying from Cairns to Manila, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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07:45-12:15

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CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

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18:20-11:25

1 stop19h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

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$463

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CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

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Mon 18/1

19:15-05:20

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Prices

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Manila, you should look to book at least 45 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 $772). Flying from Cairns to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,638). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Manila flights typically cost between $905 and $1,034 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $863 on Air Niugini (8 Nov–23 Nov).

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.

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Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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10.0

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Wee Keng,May 2026

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Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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10.0

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Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cairns to Manila?
Airlines like Air Niugini and Singapore Airlines fly from Cairns to Manila in about 12h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 45m. There are 4419 km between Cairns and Manila. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Manila round-trip?
Air Niugini, at $663, 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 39% 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 $491. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines, 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.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Manila (average of $772). Flying from Cairns to Manila in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,638). 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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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Manila, you should look to book at least 45 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?

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Manila flights typically cost between $905 and $1,034 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $863 on Air Niugini (8 Nov–23 Nov).

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

Port Moresby (POM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Manila on Cheapflights.

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 $1,055.

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 45m.

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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 50m.

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.

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Cairns to Manila flights typically cost between $905 and $1,034 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $863 on Air Niugini (8 Nov–23 Nov).