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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cairns from £439

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
1 adult

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.

Round-trip from

£1,265

One-way from

£439

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,659
12/10-19/10
  • 12/10-19/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • Manchester to Cairns
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13/11
  • 13/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 30m total
  • Manchester to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£116 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 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

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Manchester

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Cairns

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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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Manchester with our price prediction graph.
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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 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.

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,715 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,611 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,372 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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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.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Cairns?

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  • 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Manchester to Cairns

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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£699Average£920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£803Average£1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£822Average£1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£835Average£1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,048Average£1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,124Average£1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,139Average£1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,143Average£1,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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