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Cheapest round-trip
₱43,815
Typical prices: ₱43,479–₱64,793
Air Niugini
Wed 2/28Sat 3/3
MNL - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
₱17,589
Typical prices: ₱22,667-₱37,865
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1
MNL - CNS • 2 stops
Top airlines
Qantas Airways
Best reviews • Score: 7.5
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Top route
MNL - CNS
Cheapest • 8% average savings
CEB - CNS
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 18% price drop
July
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Cheap Flights to Cairns

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Cairns

Sun, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 3
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9:25 pm - 11:00 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
11h 35m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld
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7:00 am - 8:15 pmCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
15h 15m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld
₱43,815Air Niugini
Sun, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 3
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9:25 pm - 11:00 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
11h 35m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld
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7:00 am - 8:15 pmCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
15h 15m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld
₱43,942Air Niugini
Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28
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11:05 pm - 5:45 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
28h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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7:15 pm - 12:45 pmCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
19h 30m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
₱52,577Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
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4:20 pm - 9:00 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
14h 40m2 stops Cebu City Mactan Intl Brisbane
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7:15 pm - 5:15 amCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
12h 00m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
₱52,704Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28
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7:55 pm - 5:45 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
31h 50m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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7:15 pm - 12:45 pmCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
19h 30m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
₱53,276Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
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11:00 pm - 5:30 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
16h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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7:15 pm - 12:45 pmCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
19h 30m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
₱53,403Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
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6:30 am - 5:45 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
21h 15m2 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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9:45 am - 5:15 amCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
21h 30m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
₱54,419Multiple Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14
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3:45 am - 5:45 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 00m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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7:15 pm - 5:20 amCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
12h 05m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
₱56,578Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
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6:30 am - 6:25 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
33h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne
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10:15 am - 6:30 pmCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
34h 15m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi
₱56,641Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
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8:35 am - 11:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 45m2 stops Cebu City Mactan Intl Brisbane
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12:35 pm - 1:40 amCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
15h 05m1 stop Osaka Kansai Intl
₱56,832Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Cairns

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What is the cheapest flight to Cairns?

Manila to Cairns is the cheapest route at ₱43,815 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Cairns?

On average, a round-trip flight from the Philippines to Cairns costs ₱50,747, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from Manila average ₱49,009, while Cebu City runs a bit higher at ₱57,956.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns at ₱41,084 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Tuesday is the most expensive at ₱72,770.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?

Morning flights to Cairns are the cheapest at ₱41,465 round-trip on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at ₱57,975.

What is a good deal for flights to Cairns?

Flights under ₱43,479 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Cairns at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Manila ₱42,829.

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Key details for flights to Cairns

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

₱17,589
Beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 35% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Manila to Cairns

When to book flights to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Cairns, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Cairns is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Cairns is around ₱43,479 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Cairns?

    Air Niugini operates the most flights from the Philippines to Cairns at 0 per week, and for this route Air Niugini is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the Philippines to Cairns. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

Your guide to booking Cairns flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Cairns, a good round-trip fare is around ₱43,479. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Cairns in May. Round-trip fares historically average ₱41,465, making May the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to ₱16,510 per round-trip. Morning flights to Cairns average ₱41,465 compared to ₱57,975 for afternoon flights.

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