What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Cairns?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 97% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Cairns on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Manchester to Cairns?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 25m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Manchester to Cairns?

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £1,120.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Manchester to Cairns?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 44m.

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 £695 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa, starting at £773 and £813 round-trip. SWISS is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Manchester to Cairns?

Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Lufthansa are the most popular airlines when flying from Manchester to Cairns.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Manchester to Cairns?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cairns. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Cairns?

Find a great deal and save up to 16% by booking at least 32 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Manchester to Cairns within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £1,156.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Cairns?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Cairns from Manchester average £1,295. You can even find prices in February for less than £1,295, as users have found deals to Cairns from as low as £796. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cairns from Manchester. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 26%.

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Cairns are usually found in February or March, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Cairns

Round-trip from	£915
One-way from	£475
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£1,166

21/11-21/1
4 total stops
71h 50m total
Manchester to Cairns

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7/11
2 total stops
33h 40m total
Manchester to Cairns

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 16 September 2025.

Fri 21/1111:15MAN - CNS

2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/118:35CNS - MAN

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£915

Thu 30/1010:25MAN - CNS

2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1117:35CNS - MAN

2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£1,064

Mon 13/1012:15MAN - CNS

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1114:35CNS - MAN

3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£1,234

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Fri 21/1107:40MAN - CNS

3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/106:40CNS - MAN

3 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£1,035

Fri 21/1110:05MAN - CNS

1 stop45h 15mSingapore Airlines

Wed 21/118:35CNS - MAN

1 stop48h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/9£1,515

Sun 21/1210:25MAN - CNS

1 stop38h 05mCathay Pacific

Tue 30/1212:00CNS - MAN

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/9£1,634

Thu 30/1016:50MAN - CNS

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1119:30CNS - MAN

3 stops60h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£1,227

Mon 13/1010:55MAN - CNS

3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1107:00CNS - MAN

3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£1,290

Sun 21/1218:45MAN - CNS

2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1212:00CNS - MAN

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£1,559

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Mon 13/1012:15MAN - CNS

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1114:35CNS - MAN

3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£1,234

Tue 28/1020:40MAN - CNS

2 stops34h 10mEmirates

Tue 4/1106:00CNS - MAN

2 stops46h 35mEmirates

Deal found 12/9£1,670

Thu 30/1010:25MAN - CNS

2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1117:35CNS - MAN

2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£1,064

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Fri 7/1110:05MAN - CNS

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£475

Fri 7/1110:05MAN - CNS

1 stop45h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/9£1,013

Fri 3/1011:10MAN - CNS

2 stops43h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9£1,263

Fri 3/1016:55MAN - CNS

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£1,564

Fri 3/1010:25MAN - CNS

1 stop45h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/9£1,828

Tue 9/1217:45MAN - CNS

2 stops30h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9£2,595

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ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 21/11

07:40-05:45

3 stops36h 05m

Cairns

Wed 21/1

06:40-14:10

3 stops41h 30m

£1,035

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 30/10

16:50-05:45

2 stops26h 55m

Cairns

Thu 6/11

19:30-22:15

3 stops60h 45m

£1,227

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Mon 13/10

10:55-05:55

3 stops34h 00m

Cairns

Fri 14/11

07:00-05:50

3 stops32h 50m

£1,290

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 21/11

10:05-17:20

1 stop45h 15m

Cairns

Wed 21/1

18:35-08:35

1 stop48h 00m

£1,515

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 21/12

18:45-04:35

2 stops47h 50m

Cairns

Tue 30/12

12:00-12:20

2 stops34h 20m

£1,559

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 21/12

10:25-10:30

1 stop38h 05m

Cairns

Tue 30/12

12:00-07:55

1 stop29h 55m

£1,634

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 7/11

10:05-05:45

2 stops33h 40m

£475

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 7/11

10:05-17:20

1 stop45h 15m

£1,013

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 3/10

11:10-15:30

2 stops43h 20m

£1,263

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 3/10

16:55-13:35

3 stops35h 40m

£1,564

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Cairns?

Booking 31 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?

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?

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 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

1,365 reviews

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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

1,365 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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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

1,365 reviews

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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

7.5

Good

1,730 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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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

3,624 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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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

7,407 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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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.

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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 £695 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa, starting at £773 and £813 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 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, 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 7 airlines flying from Manchester to Cairns

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£695	Average£914	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£773	Average£1,287	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£813	Average£1,166	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£1,035	Average£1,295	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£1,116	Average£1,339	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£1,132	Average£1,363	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£1,136	Average£1,502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

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