CNS - MNL

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Cheap Flight Deals from Cairns to Manila (CNS-MNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to Manila that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Manila

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Manila.
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19:00 - 18:20CNS-MNL
25h 20m1 stop
03:45 - 06:35MNL-CNS
24h 50m1 stop
Tue, 13 May - Thu, 29 May
19:00 - 18:20CNS-MNL
25h 20m1 stop
06:55 - 06:35MNL-CNS
21h 40m2 stops
Tue, 13 May - Fri, 30 May
07:00 - 20:00CNS-MNL
15h 00m1 stop
21:25 - 18:30MNL-CNS
19h 05m1 stop
$1,123Air Niugini
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Mon, 14 Apr - Mon, 28 Apr
07:00 - 20:00CNS-MNL
15h 00m1 stop
21:25 - 11:05MNL-CNS
11h 40m1 stop
$1,179Air Niugini
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Fri, 11 Apr - Fri, 25 Apr
18:15 - 17:25CNS-MNL
25h 10m1 stop
16:55 - 17:00MNL-CNS
22h 05m1 stop
$1,544Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 13 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr
06:00 - 01:05CNS-MNL
21h 05m1 stop
20:35 - 17:50MNL-CNS
19h 15m1 stop
$1,661Qantas Airways
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Thu, 10 Apr - Mon, 28 Apr
06:00 - 01:05CNS-MNL
21h 05m1 stop
20:35 - 18:10MNL-CNS
19h 35m2 stops
$1,684Qantas Airways
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Thu, 10 Apr - Mon, 28 Apr
18:15 - 05:40CNS-MNL
13h 25m1 stop
16:55 - 17:00MNL-CNS
22h 05m1 stop
$1,727Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 11 Apr - Thu, 24 Apr
12:15 - 16:45CNS-MNL
54h 30m2 stops
08:20 - 12:55MNL-CNS
50h 35m2 stops
$2,688China Southern
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Thu, 10 Apr - Thu, 24 Apr
12:15 - 10:35CNS-MNL
48h 20m2 stops
11:55 - 11:35MNL-CNS
45h 40m2 stops
$3,041China Southern
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Thu, 10 Apr - Mon, 28 Apr

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to Manila flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Manila to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Manila?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cairns to Manila clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Manila on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Cairns, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Manila?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Manila is March, where tickets cost $895 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,547 and $1,117 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Manila?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Manila, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$427
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (47% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cairns to Manila

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Manila based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to Manila

  • Are there direct flights from Cairns Airport to Manila Airport?

    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).

  • Are there airport hotels in Cairns where I can stay before my flight?

    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.

  • How can I get from Manila Airport to the city centre?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Manila?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Manila was $271 for a one-way ticket and $433 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Manila?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Manila?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and Manila, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cairns to Manila, Singapore Airlines or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairns to Manila are Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,058 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,268 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Manila?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Manila.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Manila?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manila from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Manila?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Manila with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Manila?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Manila from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cairns to Manila

  • You can get to Cairns Airport (CNS) with ease from the centre of Cairns. With the airport being located close to the city, you can travel by taxi in about 7min, which costs in the region of A$ 6.60.
  • Once you land at Manila Airport (MNL), you can get to Manila easily, but you can also explore the Philippines further too. You can get to Calamba in about 45min by car or Angeles in about 1h 45min by car, making it a great central airport to land at to continue your journey.
  • Before you fly to Manila, you can enjoy a lounge at Cairns Airport, which will help you relax before you take off. Why not try out The Reef Lounge, which costs around A$ 55 per person, and enjoy the complimentary food and drinks as well as shower facilities.

Top 3 airlines serving from Cairns to Manila

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairns to Manila. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1279 reviews
7.7Food
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

10.0 ExcellentPierre, Mar 2025PDX - SFO
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Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

Food option Hindu veg to Hindu non veg request was unheard

Worst experience I have ever had with any airline in over 25 years.

The flight was delayed for 30 mins. The overall experience was good.

Overall, it was ok. However, the food was very sub-par.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

When comes to Taiwan airlines China airlines is the best rest are pure trash

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Food was hood for airline food with good poftion and variety in meals. Frequency of beverage service was very low and amount of soda with meals was inadequate.

no veg food was provided eventhough i pre ordered special meal

Excellent service provided the flight crew. Food and drinks were very good.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Our baggage didn’t arrive with us on the plane. Need I say more?

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

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