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Cheapest round-trip
₱38,772
Typical prices: ₱43,508–₱63,837
Air Niugini
Fri 10/19Fri 10/26
MNL - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
₱17,544
Typical prices: ₱21,134-₱36,345
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/1
MNL - CNS • 1 stop
Top airlines
Qantas Airways
Best reviews • Score: 7.5
Airline reviews
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Top route
MNL - CNS
Cheapest • 2% average savings
CEB - CNS
Most popular
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 29% price drop
October
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Cheap Flights to Cairns

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Cairns

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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9:25 pm - 6:30 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
19h 05m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld
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12:00 pm - 8:15 pmCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
10h 15m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld
₱38,772Air Niugini
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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11:10 pm - 11:20 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
22h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
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12:00 pm - 8:15 pmCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
10h 15m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld
₱48,012Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, May 2
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12:55 pm - 4:45 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
25h 50m2 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith
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1:40 pm - 7:05 amCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
19h 25m1 stop Melbourne
₱48,449Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, May 2
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12:55 pm - 8:30 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
17h 35m1 stop Melbourne
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2:50 pm - 7:05 amCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
18h 15m1 stop Melbourne
₱49,511Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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7:40 pm - 10:30 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne
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9:45 am - 6:30 pmCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
34h 45m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi
₱51,009Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, May 2
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12:55 pm - 4:45 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
25h 50m2 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith
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11:55 am - 7:05 amCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
21h 10m2 stops Brisbane Melbourne
₱53,507Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 31
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12:55 pm - 7:05 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
28h 10m1 stop Melbourne
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11:45 am - 7:05 amCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
21h 20m1 stop Melbourne
₱56,628Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 31
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9:15 am - 8:35 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
21h 20m2 stops Cebu City Mactan Intl Brisbane
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11:45 am - 7:05 amCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
21h 20m1 stop Melbourne
₱57,128Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 16
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11:00 pm - 4:45 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
15h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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9:45 am - 5:20 amCNS  Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
21h 35m2 stops Melbourne Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
₱58,751Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 16
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11:00 pm - 4:45 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns
15h 45m1 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
₱60,562Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Philippines to Cairns flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the Philippines to Cairns with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Cairns?

Manila to Cairns is the cheapest route at ₱38,772 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?

A round-trip flight to Cairns costs ₱54,546 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Manila average ₱53,771, while Cebu City runs a bit higher at ₱55,471.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns at ₱40,395 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at ₱63,808.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns, with an average price of ₱38,460 round-trip.
  • January (₱71,550) and October (₱63,808) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Morning flights to Cairns are the cheapest at ₱40,770 round-trip on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at ₱57,003.

What is a good deal for flights to Cairns?

Flights under ₱43,508 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 ₱42,653
.

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Key details for flights to Cairns

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

₱17,544
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
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.

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

    Philippine Airlines operates the most flights from the Philippines to Cairns at 0 per week, while Air Niugini is 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.

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

    A good deal on a flight to Cairns is around ₱43,508 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.

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, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around ₱43,508 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Cairns around November. Round-trip fares historically average ₱38,460 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on 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 ₱16,233 per round-trip. Morning flights to Cairns average ₱40,770 compared to ₱57,003 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

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