CNS - MNL

$409 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Manila

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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Manila

Fri, 10 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
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07:00 - 13:00CNS-MNL
8h 00m1 stop
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00:10 - 11:05MNL-CNS
8h 55m1 stop
Fri, 10 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
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07:00 - 20:00CNS-MNL
15h 00m1 stop
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21:25 - 18:30MNL-CNS
19h 05m1 stop
$774Air Niugini
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Fri, 24 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
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07:00 - 13:00CNS-MNL
8h 00m1 stop
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00:20 - 11:05MNL-CNS
8h 45m1 stop
Fri, 24 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
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17:45 - 12:15CNS-MNL
44h 30m2 stops
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23:00 - 08:20MNL-CNS
31h 20m1 stop
Sun, 30 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
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09:45 - 12:50CNS-MNL
29h 05m2 stops
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12:55 - 13:50MNL-CNS
22h 55m2 stops
Fri, 3 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
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07:00 - 13:00CNS-MNL
8h 00m1 stop
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00:10 - 18:30MNL-CNS
16h 20m1 stop
Sat, 11 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
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11:55 - 13:00CNS-MNL
27h 05m1 stop
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00:20 - 18:30MNL-CNS
16h 10m1 stop
Fri, 10 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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20:30 - 12:15CNS-MNL
41h 45m2 stops
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23:25 - 22:50MNL-CNS
21h 25m1 stop
Sat, 11 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
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11:55 - 13:00CNS-MNL
27h 05m1 stop
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00:10 - 18:30MNL-CNS
16h 20m1 stop
Fri, 10 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
Air Niugini Logo
07:00 - 20:00CNS-MNL
15h 00m1 stop
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21:25 - 11:05MNL-CNS
11h 40m1 stop
$820Air Niugini
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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 July, where tickets cost $822 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,590 and $1,212 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, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$409
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (57% 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.
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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 $267 for a one-way ticket and $497 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cairns and Manila.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairns to Manila are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,002 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,411 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.

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.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns to Manila? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1352 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.7Food
8.0Entertainment
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Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

8.0 ExcellentAnthony, Aug 2025BNE - SIN
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Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

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.

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.

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

Great. Efficient boarding process with the face recognition. Plenty of cabin space for luggage.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

They ran out of food and were offering random food to passengers.

Short staffs, I ask stewardess to bring me cognac twice during dinner but they didn't bring it!

The food and service was great. You have to pay a lot for in flight Internet though which is lame.

Flight was delayed at the last minute for six hours. Instead of delaying it to a normal hour, they moved it to 10 pm to essentially make it a redeye. There was no compensation or benefit offered for this inconvenience. Once on the plane, Inpaid for WiFi twice with both times it not working because of a “weak WiFi signal”, according to the flight attendants. They also chose the farther possible gates in both airports from the entrance/exit, even though they were one of the few active flights left so late in the evening. Overall it was pretty horrible.

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

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

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

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

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