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.

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: 25h 11m.

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 £1,052.

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 26m.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Cairns?

A quick flight from Manchester to Cairns can take about 33h 10m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,129. 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 £719 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines, starting at £800 and £995 round-trip. SWISS is 44% 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?

Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Lufthansa are the most popular airlines when flying from Manchester to Cairns.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to CNS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Manchester to Cairns as you normally would.

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.

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MAN

CNS

2 stops39h 40m

Cathay Pacific

Tue 21/412:35

CNS

MAN

2 stops52h 40m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 18/2£1,071

Tue 3/1106:00

MAN

CNS

2 stops25h 20m

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Fri 13/1118:20

CNS

MAN

2 stops33h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/2£1,081

Sun 3/521:45

MAN

CNS

2 stops33h 10m

Qatar Airways

Thu 21/512:10

CNS

MAN

2 stops40h 50m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 18/2£1,129

Sun 3/521:45

MAN

CNS

2 stops33h 10m

Qatar Airways

Fri 22/512:10

CNS

MAN

2 stops40h 50m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/2£1,154

Sun 8/310:25

MAN

CNS

2 stops38h 20m

Cathay Pacific

Thu 12/311:35

CNS

MAN

2 stops54h 20m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 17/2£1,190

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Round-trip from	£1,071
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Cheapest in	November
Average price	£1,122

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92h 20m total
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53h 50m total
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Fri 3/4

11:10-11:50

2 stops39h 40m

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Tue 21/4

12:35-08:15

2 stops52h 40m

£1,071

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MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 3/5

21:45-15:55

2 stops33h 10m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

12:10-20:00

2 stops40h 50m

£1,129

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 3/5

21:45-15:55

2 stops33h 10m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

12:10-13:10

2 stops34h 00m

£1,156

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 8/3

10:25-10:45

2 stops38h 20m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

11:35-07:55

2 stops54h 20m

£1,190

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MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 3/5

23:30-13:40

3 stops53h 10m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

13:40-12:05

3 stops55h 25m

£1,218

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 2/5

14:40-05:30

3 stops53h 50m

£434

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Wed 6/5

20:10-05:30

3 stops48h 20m

£457

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Mon 4/5

20:10-05:30

3 stops48h 20m

£457

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MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Wed 29/4

14:55-05:30

3 stops53h 35m

£480

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MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 8/5

16:20-05:30

3 stops52h 10m

£501

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

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 £733). Flying from Manchester to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,411). 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 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

8.2

Very Good

1,460 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,460 reviews

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1,460 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

SWISS

7.6

Good

1,876 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,460 reviews

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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

992 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,460 reviews

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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

3,738 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,460 reviews

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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

7,790 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,460 reviews

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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

How long is the flight from Manchester to Cairns?
A quick flight from Manchester to Cairns can take about 33h 10m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,129. 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 £719 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines, starting at £800 and £995 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 £733). Flying from Manchester to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,411). 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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SWISS	Cheapest£719	Average£973	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£800	Average£1,178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£995	Average£1,387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£1,134	Average£1,351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£1,141	Average£1,283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£1,155	Average£1,370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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