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Cheap flights from Cairns to the Philippines from $408

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — MNL
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Philippines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Philippines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 February 2026.

Sat 28/319:15
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/419:55
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$787
Fri 1/521:40
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/523:05
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$843
Wed 25/1107:00
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop15h 00m
Air Niugini
Wed 9/1221:25
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop19h 05m
Air Niugini
Deal found 13/2$881
Fri 27/319:15
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/421:25
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$922
Mon 30/307:00
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop15h 00m
Air Niugini
Mon 6/421:25
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop19h 05m
Air Niugini
Deal found 12/2$944
Wed 18/214:50
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops22h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 25/217:45
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop14h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 13/2$949
Sun 5/421:40
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops58h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/506:55
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$973
Sun 8/318:35
CNS
-
DVO
1 stop26h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 12/306:35
DVO
-
CNS
1 stop32h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,446

Find flight deals from Cairns to Philippines

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Round-trip from

$787

One-way from

$408

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$842
28/3-4/4
  • 28/3-4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • Cairns to Philippines
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13/4
  • 13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • Cairns to Philippines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Philippines

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Price

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sat 28/3

19:15-05:15

1 stop12h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 4/4

19:55-05:30

1 stop31h 35m

$787

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 1/5

13:40-07:05

1 stop19h 25m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 30/5

23:05-09:05

2 stops32h 00m

$880

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 27/3

19:15-05:10

1 stop11h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 3/4

04:05-05:30

2 stops23h 25m

$935

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sun 19/4

18:15-05:50

1 stop13h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 20/4

18:35-17:00

1 stop44h 25m

$1,065

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sun 19/4

18:55-11:20

2 stops18h 25m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 20/4

20:20-19:15

2 stops20h 55m

$1,070

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sun 5/4

10:15-18:10

1 stop33h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 3/5

23:05-09:20

1 stop32h 15m

$1,079

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Mon 30/3

06:45-05:50

2 stops49h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 6/4

23:05-22:25

1 stop21h 20m

$1,086

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Mon 6/4

20:10-22:10

2 stops28h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 19/4

19:40-05:30

2 stops31h 50m

$1,095

CairnsDavao City

CNS - DVO

CNSDVO

Cairns

Sun 8/3

18:35-18:50

1 stop26h 15m

Davao City Francisco Bangoy

Thu 12/3

06:35-17:20

1 stop32h 45m

$1,446

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Mon 13/4

19:10-17:20

2 stops48h 10m

$408

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Philippines

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to the Philippines

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Philippines (average of $603). Flying from Cairns to Philippines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,071). 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 often are flights from Cairns to the Philippines delayed?

About 50% of weekly flights between Cairns and Philippines 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 the Philippines 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 the Philippines flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philippines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philippines. 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 Philippines. Reviews last updated 13 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Cairns to the Philippines 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
1,452 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,162 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
519 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Philippines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Philippines?

    If you book a flight to Philippines from Cairns, you will be flying from Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Philippines?

    Airlines like Singapore Airlines fly from Cairns to Philippines in about 26h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 3465 km.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $405 on Air Niugini. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $460 and Singapore Airlines from $515 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Philippines 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 Philippines?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Philippines (average of $603). Flying from Cairns to Philippines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,071). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Cairns to Philippines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Philippines. 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 13 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air NiuginiCheapest$639Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$761Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$761Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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JetstarCheapest$832Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$875Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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