This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CNS
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Cairns are usually found in February or March, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Cairns
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.
Thu 28/810:55MAN - CNS
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/907:15CNS - MAN
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£1,023
Sun 12/1012:15MAN - CNS
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1018:15CNS - MAN
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£1,265
Wed 8/1012:15MAN - CNS
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1005:45CNS - MAN
3 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£1,298
Sun 21/1218:45MAN - CNS
2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1212:00CNS - MAN
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£1,427
Thu 16/1013:15MAN - CNS
3 stops58h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1009:45CNS - MAN
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£1,466
Sun 12/1010:25MAN - CNS
2 stops42h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 19/1018:15CNS - MAN
1 stop47h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/8£1,499
Best flights from Manchester to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Manchester to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
Sun 12/1012:15MAN - CNS
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1018:15CNS - MAN
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£1,265
Sun 12/1010:25MAN - CNS
2 stops42h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 19/1018:15CNS - MAN
1 stop47h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/8£1,499
Wed 8/1012:15MAN - CNS
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1005:45CNS - MAN
3 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£1,298
Sun 21/1218:45MAN - CNS
2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1212:00CNS - MAN
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£1,427
Thu 16/1013:15MAN - CNS
3 stops58h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1009:45CNS - MAN
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£1,466
Last-minute flights from Manchester to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Manchester to Cairns. Data last updated 29 August 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 28/810:55MAN - CNS
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/907:15CNS - MAN
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£1,023
Sun 7/914:05MAN - CNS
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/917:20CNS - MAN
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8£1,226
Sun 7/910:25MAN - CNS
1 stop21h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 24/918:15CNS - MAN
1 stop47h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/8£1,515
One-way flights from Manchester to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Manchester to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
Thu 13/1114:15MAN - CNS
3 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£439
Sat 15/1114:15MAN - CNS
3 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£466
Sun 16/1114:15MAN - CNS
3 stops53h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£480
Thu 11/916:40MAN - CNS
3 stops57h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£484
Mon 10/1116:55MAN - CNS
3 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£496
Mon 8/912:15MAN - CNS
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£505
Tue 4/1111:15MAN - CNS
3 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£518
Sat 8/1111:15MAN - CNS
3 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£523
Fri 5/919:55MAN - CNS
3 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£531
Mon 17/1113:05MAN - CNS
3 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£538
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to Cairns that are best for you.
Fly from
Manchester
Fly to
Cairns
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ManchesterCairns
MAN - CNS
MANCNS
Manchester
Sun 12/10
12:15-04:25
2 stops31h 10m
Cairns
Sun 19/10
18:15-12:00
2 stops26h 45m
£1,265
ManchesterCairns
MAN - CNS
MANCNS
Manchester
Wed 8/10
12:15-04:25
2 stops31h 10m
Cairns
Wed 15/10
05:45-13:45
3 stops41h 00m
£1,298
ManchesterCairns
MAN - CNS
MANCNS
Manchester
Sun 21/12
18:45-04:35
2 stops47h 50m
Cairns
Tue 30/12
12:00-08:20
2 stops54h 20m
£1,427
ManchesterCairns
MAN - CNS
MANCNS
Manchester
Thu 16/10
13:15-08:45
3 stops58h 30m
Cairns
Thu 30/10
09:45-09:50
3 stops34h 05m
£1,466
ManchesterCairns
MAN - CNS
MANCNS
Manchester
Sun 12/10
10:25-14:10
2 stops42h 45m
Cairns
Sun 19/10
18:15-09:05
1 stop47h 50m
£1,499
ManchesterCairns
MAN - CNS
MANCNS
Manchester
Thu 13/11
14:15-05:45
3 stops53h 30m
£439
ManchesterCairns
MAN - CNS
MANCNS
Manchester
Sat 15/11
14:15-05:45
3 stops53h 30m
£466
ManchesterCairns
MAN - CNS
MANCNS
Manchester
Sun 16/11
14:15-05:25
3 stops53h 10m
£480
ManchesterCairns
MAN - CNS
MANCNS
Manchester
Thu 11/9
16:40-11:25
3 stops57h 45m
£484
ManchesterCairns
MAN - CNS
MANCNS
Manchester
Mon 10/11
16:55-08:20
3 stops53h 25m
£496
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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cairns
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.
Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Manchester to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Cairns?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from Manchester to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to CNS?
Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Manchester to Cairns in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Cairns flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Cairns?
Share of one-stop return flights from Manchester to Cairns chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 97% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Cairns on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Cairns?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 57m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Cairns?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 57m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manchester to Cairns?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 44m.
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 29 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, SWISS, andQantas Airways from Manchester to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Cairns round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Manchester to Cairns is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £699 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Etihad Airways, starting at £803 and £822 round-trip. SWISS is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Cairns?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from Manchester to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Cairns departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 29 August 2025.
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Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
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