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₱16,976+ Cheap flights to Cairns

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— CNS
Apr 3 — Apr 101
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Flights to Cairns in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches and data was last updated on March 29, 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
  • 5/11-5/13
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 25m total
  • Manila to Cairns
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 7/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 05m total
  • Manila to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₱578,016 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₱97,171 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 29, 2025.

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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Manila

Route

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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Deals found on 3/27

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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 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

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated March 29, 2025.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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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