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$458 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

lun., 12 janv. - dim., 25 janv.
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19:15 - 05:15CNS-MNL
12h 00m1 stop
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03:40 - 05:45MNL-CNS
24h 05m1 stop
$846Multiple Airlines
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lun., 12 janv. - dim., 25 janv.
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19:15 - 05:15CNS-MNL
12h 00m1 stop
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04:00 - 05:45MNL-CNS
23h 45m2 stops
$952Multiple Airlines
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lun., 12 janv. - lun., 26 janv.
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19:15 - 12:50CNS-MNL
19h 35m1 stop
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06:30 - 05:45MNL-CNS
21h 15m2 stops
$972Multiple Airlines
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lun., 1 déc. - lun., 22 déc.
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19:15 - 05:15CNS-MNL
12h 00m1 stop
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23:00 - 11:00MNL-CNS
34h 00m2 stops
$973Multiple Airlines
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lun., 8 déc. - lun., 15 déc.
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09:45 - 05:10CNS-MNL
21h 25m2 stops
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12:55 - 22:30MNL-CNS
31h 35m2 stops
$993Multiple Airlines
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sam., 21 mars - lun., 23 mars
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14:50 - 20:20CNS-MNL
31h 30m1 stop
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21:45 - 23:05MNL-CNS
23h 20m1 stop
$1,133Qantas Airways
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sam., 21 mars - lun., 23 mars
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14:50 - 20:20CNS-MNL
31h 30m1 stop
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19:20 - 16:50MNL-CNS
19h 30m2 stops
$1,177Qantas Airways
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lun., 12 janv. - lun., 26 janv.
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18:35 - 15:50CNS-MNL
23h 15m1 stop
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19:00 - 17:20MNL-CNS
44h 20m1 stop
$1,237Singapore Airlines
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sam., 21 mars - lun., 23 mars
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14:50 - 11:20CNS-MNL
46h 30m2 stops
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17:45 - 10:45MNL-CNS
39h 00m2 stops
$1,290Cathay Pacific
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sam., 21 mars - lun., 23 mars
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14:50 - 22:35CNS-MNL
33h 45m2 stops
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08:00 - 10:45MNL-CNS
48h 45m2 stops
$1,292Cathay Pacific
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Qantas Airways
Cheapest • from $1,133 (return)
Singapore Airlines
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
July
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
Most popular
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+1
Cheapest return fare
$846
Overall average: $926
Multiple Airlines
lun. 12/1dim. 25/1
CNS - MNL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$458
Typical prices: $555-$690
Multiple Airlines
jeu. 15/1
CNS - MNL • 2 stops
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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 $813 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,574 and $1,120 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$458
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (60% 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 $458 for a one-way ticket and $846 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, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and Manila, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 $1,007 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 $1,371 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.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1388 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
7.7Food
8.0Entertainment
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I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2025SIN - BLR
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I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

Airline should consider adding a small meal at the last leg of the flight, right now there is 7 hours of no meal break.

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.

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.

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

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.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

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.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

Issues: 1) the charging issue as described in my previous survey 2) when I requested diet coke during the breakfast time, it is not available. Why? I can't drink diet coke in the morning? 3) when I tried to transfer to this flight, its gate information was not available to me?

They downgraded me from premium economy to regular economy and me had 2 major lay over and had to have an emergency landing due to engine failure mid flight Don’t use them worst experience I have ever had still dealing with the trauma

Boarding at the airport was not well managed. Otherwise, had a good flight sitting in the first row (which I paid for). Crew was pretty friendly, and flight was smooth.

Check in process at the kiosk, crew in flight and overall comfort was good. Food selection could have been better. Flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles did not have any vegetarian main course option, it was either sea food or chicken. Being a vegetarian I could only eat yogurt and fruit. Most international flights have one vegetarian main course dish which I found missing in Cathay Pacific menu.

As before, my only problem was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arrival at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

The only problem I had was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arriving at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

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!

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

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 !

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