What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?

Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city center.

Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Niugini is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.

Does Cairns have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cairns?

Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

₱16,976+ Flights to Cairns, Australia

Flights to Cairns in 2025

Round-trip from	₱24,718
One-way from	₱16,976
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	September
Average price	₱59,874

5/11-5/13
2 total stops
53h 25m total
Manila to Cairns

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Air Niugini
7/6
1 total stop
19h 05m total
Manila to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₱578,016 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₱97,171 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Sun 5/113:45 amMNL - CNS

1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/134:35 pmCNS - MNL

1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/28₱24,718

Sun 9/219:25 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop19h 05mAir Niugini

Fri 9/2611:55 amCNS - MNL

1 stop10h 05mAir Niugini

Deal found 3/28₱31,027

Tue 5/138:35 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop14h 20mQantas Airways

Wed 5/143:35 pmCNS - MNL

1 stop11h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 3/28₱56,720

Mon 5/125:45 pmMNL - CNS

2 stops39h 50mChina Southern

Thu 5/1512:15 pmCNS - MNL

2 stops54h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 3/28₱67,616

Mon 5/121:05 pmMNL - CNS

2 stops32h 30mSingapore Airlines

Wed 5/1412:10 pmCNS - MNL

2 stops29h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 3/28₱81,954

Sat 9/203:55 amMNL - CNS

2 stops34h 35mChina Eastern

Fri 9/269:20 amCNS - MNL

2 stops42h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/28₱146,588

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Sun 5/113:45 amMNL - CNS

1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/134:35 pmCNS - MNL

1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/28₱24,718

Sun 9/219:25 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop19h 05mAir Niugini

Fri 9/2611:55 amCNS - MNL

1 stop10h 05mAir Niugini

Deal found 3/28₱31,027

Tue 5/138:35 pmMNL - CNS

1 stop14h 20mQantas Airways

Wed 5/143:35 pmCNS - MNL

1 stop11h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 3/28₱56,720

Mon 5/125:45 pmMNL - CNS

2 stops39h 50mChina Southern

Thu 5/1512:15 pmCNS - MNL

2 stops54h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 3/28₱67,616

Mon 5/121:05 pmMNL - CNS

2 stops32h 30mSingapore Airlines

Wed 5/1412:10 pmCNS - MNL

2 stops29h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 3/28₱81,954

Sat 9/203:55 amMNL - CNS

2 stops34h 35mChina Eastern

Fri 9/269:20 amCNS - MNL

2 stops42h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/28₱146,588

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Depart

Return

Price

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 5/11

3:45 am-7:25 am

1 stop25h 40m

Cairns

Tue 5/13

4:35 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop27h 45m

₱24,718

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 9/21

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Cairns

Fri 9/26

11:55 am-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 05m

₱31,027

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 5/13

8:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Cairns

Wed 5/14

3:35 pm-1:05 am

1 stop11h 30m

₱56,720

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 5/12

5:45 pm-11:35 am

2 stops39h 50m

Cairns

Thu 5/15

12:15 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops54h 30m

₱67,616

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 5/12

1:05 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

Wed 5/14

12:10 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops29h 35m

₱81,954

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 9/20

3:55 am-4:30 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Cairns

Fri 9/26

9:20 am-1:20 am

2 stops42h 00m

₱146,588

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 7/6

9:25 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

₱16,976

ManilaCairns

MNL - CNS

MNLCNS

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 7/5

2:50 am-4:25 am

1 stop23h 35m

₱18,467

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cairns

How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Manila to Cairns takes 19 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Cairns from other popular cities in Philippines will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?

The most popular airlines flying from Manila to Cairns are Air Niugini and Qantas Airways.

Air Niugini

From ₱540

Qantas Airways

From ₱941

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

The cheapest airlines flying from Manila to Cairns are Air Niugini and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travelers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,285 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

811 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,285 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

China Southern

7.5

Good

94 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

China Eastern

7.1

Good

137 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,285 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

FAQs about flying to Cairns

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?
Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city center.
Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Niugini is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.
Does Cairns have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Cairns?
Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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Temperature in Cairns by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

FAQs about flying to Cairns

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?

Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have layovers?

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