Cheap flights from Cairns to the Philippines from $462

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — MNL
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Philippines

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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 27 June 2026.

Tue 11/815:35
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/812:55
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6$861
Sat 29/807:00
CNS
-
MNL
1 stop26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/923:10
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6$938
Sat 25/719:15
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/1212:55
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$947
Wed 5/814:50
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1204:00
MNL
-
CNS
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$950
Thu 23/719:15
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/1212:55
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$952
Fri 24/719:10
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/1212:55
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$954
Tue 11/813:15
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/812:55
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6$967
Tue 21/719:15
CNS
-
MNL
2 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/1212:55
MNL
-
CNS
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$971

Find flight deals from Cairns to Philippines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to Philippines flight deals. Data was last updated 27 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$861

One-way from

$462

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,241
11/8-25/8
  • 11/8-25/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • Cairns to Philippines
10/9
  • 10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 00m total
  • Cairns to Philippines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Philippines 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 27 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Wed 5/8

10:15-18:40

2 stops34h 25m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 4/12

06:30-05:45

2 stops21h 15m

$976

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Thu 6/8

06:45-05:50

2 stops25h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 13/8

19:40-22:25

2 stops24h 45m

$1,019

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Wed 5/8

07:00-20:00

1 stop15h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 4/12

21:25-11:00

1 stop11h 35m

$1,060

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sat 29/8

12:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 12/9

05:55-18:25

3 stops34h 30m

$1,166
Fastest return journey

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 24/7

12:00-20:00

1 stop10h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 6/12

21:25-11:00

1 stop11h 35m

$1,226

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 31/7

12:00-20:00

1 stop10h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 6/12

21:25-11:00

1 stop11h 35m

$1,226

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sun 19/7

10:25-20:00

1 stop11h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 6/12

21:25-11:00

1 stop11h 35m

$1,226

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Mon 20/7

12:00-20:00

1 stop10h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 6/12

21:25-11:00

1 stop11h 35m

$1,226

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 11/12

14:40-13:35

1 stop24h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 26/12

01:05-18:30

1 stop15h 25m

$1,240
Cheapest one-way

CairnsManila

CNS - MNL

CNSMNL

Cairns

Wed 15/7

12:30-01:50

1 stop15h 20m

$560

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Philippines (average of $380). Flying from Cairns to Philippines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $937). 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 0% of weekly flights between Cairns and Philippines have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 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 evening 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Philippines, you should look to book at least 34 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.

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 27 June 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.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

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.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

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.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

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.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

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.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

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

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  • 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 Air Niugini fly from Cairns to Philippines in about 15h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 4419 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 $465 on Air Niugini. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $622 and Qantas Airways from $626 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Philippines (average of $380). Flying from Cairns to Philippines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $937). 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 27 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air NiuginiCheapest$671Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$726Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$781Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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JetstarCheapest$890Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$917Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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