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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cairns from £644

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CNS
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Cairns
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 22 January 2026.

Sat 18/423:30
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/511:00
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£992
Tue 20/1013:10
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1109:45
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£1,088
Sat 7/307:45
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops40h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 14/315:45
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops54h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/1£1,109
Sat 7/314:05
MAN
-
CNS
3 stops56h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/309:05
CNS
-
MAN
3 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£1,125
Tue 20/1010:35
MAN
-
CNS
1 stop21h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 17/1111:45
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops30h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/1£1,131
Sun 25/110:25
MAN
-
CNS
1 stop37h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 12/311:35
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops54h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/1£1,168
Tue 1/914:55
MAN
-
CNS
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/916:35
CNS
-
MAN
2 stops46h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£1,179

Find 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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£992

One-way from

£644

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,362
18/4-7/5
  • 18/4-7/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 76h 35m total
  • Manchester to Cairns
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3/2
  • 3/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 15m total
  • Manchester to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£223 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Manchester

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 18/4

23:30-05:30

2 stops45h 00m

Cairns

Thu 7/5

11:00-09:35

3 stops31h 35m

£992

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 7/3

07:45-10:15

2 stops40h 30m

Cairns

Sat 14/3

15:45-12:20

2 stops54h 35m

£1,109

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 18/4

10:35-17:00

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

Thu 7/5

12:10-09:15

2 stops30h 05m

£1,222

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 8/3

08:50-10:45

2 stops39h 55m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

09:20-11:15

2 stops35h 55m

£1,269

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 9/7

08:05-10:05

2 stops41h 00m

Cairns

Fri 24/7

19:15-20:00

2 stops57h 45m

£1,307

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 1/2

10:25-09:55

1 stop37h 30m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

11:35-07:55

2 stops54h 20m

£1,339

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 1/2

10:25-09:55

1 stop37h 30m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

17:00-07:55

2 stops48h 55m

£1,340

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 31/1

17:35-16:50

3 stops37h 15m

Cairns

Mon 23/3

17:35-18:40

3 stops35h 05m

£1,362

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 3/2

06:20-11:35

3 stops43h 15m

£644

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 3/2

10:25-09:55

1 stop37h 30m

£974

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Deals found on 21/1

Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to Cairns

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 16 January 2026.

Booking 56 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cairns (average of £742). Flying from Manchester to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,400). 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.

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 22 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andSWISS 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,855 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,719 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,736 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Cairns?

    A quick flight from Manchester to Cairns can take about 21h 25m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,222. There are 9380 mi between Manchester and Cairns. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 £727 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines, starting at £809 and £1,072 round-trip. SWISS is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Cairns.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cairns (average of £742). Flying from Manchester to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,400). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Manchester to Cairns

Discover the top 6 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£727Average£981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£809Average£1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,072Average£1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,130Average£1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,146Average£1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,150Average£1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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