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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).

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.

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.

Flights from Cairns to Manila usually depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cairns to Manila.

One-stop flights from Cairns to Manila most commonly connect through:

• Port Moresby Jackson Fld (POM) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Brisbane (BNE) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 5% of one-stop connections

Port Moresby Jackson Fld (POM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Cairns to Manila route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at ₱44,927 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₱57,862, a difference of ₱12,935. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Manila Ocean Park, Quirino Grandstand and Rizal Park. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of ₱49,273. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Cairns to Manila takes 0h 00m, covering 7,113 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₱32,493 to ₱323,988. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cairns to Manila are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about ₱28,150.

Flying via Port Moresby Jackson Fld (POM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 00m, compared with 14h 02m via Brisbane (BNE) and 14h 43m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Manila is 2 hours behind Cairns (Philippine Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₱1,091 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Avis
· Thrifty
· Fox

Round-trip flights from Cairns to Manila range from ₱40,323 to ₱60,244, with an average of ₱49,273 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₱40,323 counts as a good deal.