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Find cheap flights from Cairns to Manila from ₱17,500

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Manila departing on 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cairns to Manila, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Manila (CNS-MNL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cairns to Manila that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:00 am - 2:40 pmCNS-MNL
33h 40m1 stop
8:30 pm - 2:40 pmMNL-CNS
16h 10m1 stop
₱30,597
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 18
6:55 pm - 5:00 pmCNS-MNL
24h 05m1 stop
11:20 pm - 11:05 amMNL-CNS
9h 45m1 stop
₱32,141
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Fri, May 3 - Thu, May 23
6:55 pm - 5:00 pmCNS-MNL
24h 05m1 stop
11:20 pm - 6:30 pmMNL-CNS
17h 10m1 stop
₱36,602
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Fri, May 3 - Thu, May 23
7:00 am - 8:15 pmCNS-MNL
15h 15m1 stop
10:30 am - 11:05 amMNL-CNS
22h 35m2 stops
₱41,520
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Fri, May 3 - Thu, May 23
7:00 am - 8:15 pmCNS-MNL
15h 15m1 stop
10:30 am - 6:30 pmMNL-CNS
30h 00m2 stops
₱42,779
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Fri, May 3 - Thu, May 23
6:00 am - 6:50 pmCNS-MNL
14h 50m2 stops
8:35 pm - 11:00 pmMNL-CNS
24h 25m1 stop
₱47,011Qantas Airways
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 29
6:00 am - 6:50 pmCNS-MNL
14h 50m2 stops
8:35 pm - 11:00 pmMNL-CNS
24h 25m1 stop
₱47,068Qantas Airways
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 29
1:30 pm - 10:55 pmCNS-MNL
35h 25m2 stops
5:30 am - 6:30 pmMNL-CNS
35h 00m2 stops
₱49,356Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 29
1:30 pm - 9:35 amCNS-MNL
22h 05m2 stops
5:30 am - 6:30 pmMNL-CNS
35h 00m2 stops
₱49,413Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 29
1:45 pm - 1:20 amCNS-MNL
37h 35m2 stops
3:55 am - 12:50 pmMNL-CNS
54h 55m2 stops
₱93,164China Eastern
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Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 17

Flights from Cairns to Manila - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Manila to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Manila?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cairns to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Manila is April, where tickets cost ₱37,060 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is ₱64,911 and ₱47,983 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Manila?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cairns to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Manila, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

₱17,500
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (53% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cairns to Manila

When to book flights from Cairns to Manila

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Manila based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to Manila

  • Are there direct flights from Cairns Airport to Manila Airport?

    Unfortunately, you can’t take a direct flight between the two airports, but there are indirect routes too, should these be suitable for you. You can fly a multi-airline trip with Jetstar and Philippine Airlines, which requires one stop at Brisbane Airport (BNE).

  • Are there airport hotels in Cairns where I can stay before my flight?

    Whilst there are no airport hotels onsite, you could stay at a hotel nearby so you can get to the airport with ease the following morning. Hotels such as Cairns Sheridan Hotel are located close to the terminal building, so when you need to get to the airport, you can do so efficiently.

  • How can I get from Manila Airport to the city centre?

    You can get a taxi from the airport, which you will be able to find at the front of the terminal building. You can expect to pay around ₱180 (A$ 4.80) with the journey taking around 1h. You can also get a bus from the front of the terminal, which will cost about ₱150 (A$ 4) and take a similar time.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Manila?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Manila was ₱306 for a one-way ticket and ₱535 for a round-trip.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Manila?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Manila?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and Manila, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Manila?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Manila.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Manila?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manila from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Manila?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Manila with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Manila?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Manila from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cairns to Manila

  • You can get to Cairns Airport (CNS) with ease from the centre of Cairns. With the airport being located close to the city, you can travel by taxi in about 7min, which costs in the region of A$ 6.60.
  • Once you land at Manila Airport (MNL), you can get to Manila easily, but you can also explore the Philippines further too. You can get to Calamba in about 45min by car or Angeles in about 1h 45min by car, making it a great central airport to land at to continue your journey.
  • Before you fly to Manila, you can enjoy a lounge at Cairns Airport, which will help you relax before you take off. Why not try out The Reef Lounge, which costs around A$ 55 per person, and enjoy the complimentary food and drinks as well as shower facilities.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cairns to Manila found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/30Thu
1 stop
26h 15mCNS-MNL
₱17,500
5/30Thu
2 stops
23h 35mCNS-MNL
₱17,786
5/24Fri
2 stops
28h 30mCNS-MNL
₱18,473
5/24Fri
1 stop
25h 00mCNS-MNL
₱18,530
5/29Wed
1 stop
25h 00mCNS-MNL
₱18,701
5/28Tue
1 stop
25h 00mCNS-MNL
₱18,987
5/24Fri
3 stops
28h 20mCNS-MNL
₱19,045
5/27Mon
1 stop
25h 00mCNS-MNL
₱19,159
5/28Tue
2 stops
27h 15mCNS-MNL
₱19,674
5/31Fri
1 stop
30h 50mCNS-MNL
₱19,902

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Cairns - Manila Flights

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Cairns (CNS)Australia

Destination:

Manila (MNL)Philippines

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Manila - Cairns

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