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: 24h 12m.

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 5h 59m.

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 £1,110.

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

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 95% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Cairns on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Cairns?

A quick flight from Manchester to Cairns can take about 37h 30m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,138. There are 9380 mi between Manchester and Cairns.

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 £703 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa, starting at £782 and £809 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?

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

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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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 17 October 2025.

Thu 18/1205:55MAN - CNS

3 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/106:00CNS - MAN

3 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£1,345

Fri 28/1113:15MAN - CNS

2 stops47h 50mEmirates

Fri 5/1211:35CNS - MAN

2 stops57h 40mEmirates

Deal found 14/10£1,421

Sun 30/1113:15MAN - CNS

2 stops47h 50mEmirates

Sun 7/1211:35CNS - MAN

2 stops41h 00mEmirates

Deal found 16/10£1,457

Thu 18/1210:25MAN - CNS

1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific

Thu 15/111:25CNS - MAN

1 stop30h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/10£1,597

Thu 18/1205:55MAN - CNS

3 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/111:25CNS - MAN

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£1,810

Thu 18/1210:25MAN - CNS

1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific

Thu 1/111:25CNS - MAN

1 stop30h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/10£2,083

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Tue 6/110:25MAN - CNS

1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific

Thu 22/111:25CNS - MAN

1 stop30h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/10£1,138

Fri 3/417:45MAN - CNS

2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/411:40CNS - MAN

2 stops63h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£1,179

Sun 15/321:30MAN - CNS

2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways

Thu 19/310:55CNS - MAN

2 stops35h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/10£1,218

Fri 28/1113:15MAN - CNS

2 stops47h 50mEmirates

Fri 5/1211:35CNS - MAN

2 stops57h 40mEmirates

Deal found 14/10£1,421

Mon 5/110:05MAN - CNS

3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/119:15CNS - MAN

2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£1,190

Tue 6/123:15MAN - CNS

3 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/109:45CNS - MAN

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£1,255

Thu 18/1205:55MAN - CNS

3 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/106:00CNS - MAN

3 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£1,345

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Fri 28/1113:15MAN - CNS

2 stops47h 50mEmirates

Fri 5/1211:35CNS - MAN

2 stops57h 40mEmirates

Deal found 14/10£1,421

Sun 30/1113:15MAN - CNS

2 stops47h 50mEmirates

Sun 7/1211:35CNS - MAN

2 stops41h 00mEmirates

Deal found 16/10£1,457

One-way flights from Manchester to Cairns
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Tue 21/1020:40MAN - CNS

3 stops59h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£723

Tue 21/1010:25MAN - CNS

1 stop21h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/10£1,381

Sun 7/1223:15MAN - CNS

2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£2,604

Tue 9/1217:05MAN - CNS

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£2,900

Tue 9/1218:45MAN - CNS

2 stops29h 10mSWISS

Deal found 15/10£2,933

Fri 5/1209:10MAN - CNS

2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£3,070

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Cairns

Round-trip from	£1,138
One-way from	£723
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£1,511

Cathay Pacific
6/1-22/1
2 total stops
68h 00m total
Manchester to Cairns

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21/10
3 total stops
59h 30m total
Manchester to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£123 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 6/1

10:25-09:55

1 stop37h 30m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

11:25-07:55

1 stop30h 30m

£1,138

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 3/4

17:45-17:00

2 stops38h 15m

Cairns

Tue 21/4

11:40-17:55

2 stops63h 15m

£1,179

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Mon 5/1

10:05-08:30

3 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Wed 21/1

19:15-06:40

2 stops45h 25m

£1,190

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 15/3

21:30-14:55

2 stops31h 25m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

10:55-12:20

2 stops35h 25m

£1,218

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 6/1

23:15-08:20

3 stops47h 05m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

09:45-09:50

3 stops34h 05m

£1,255

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 18/12

05:55-09:55

3 stops42h 00m

Cairns

Thu 15/1

06:00-10:40

3 stops38h 40m

£1,345

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 28/11

13:15-23:05

2 stops47h 50m

Cairns

Fri 5/12

11:35-11:15

2 stops57h 40m

£1,421

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 21/10

20:40-17:10

3 stops59h 30m

£723

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 21/10

10:25-17:00

1 stop21h 35m

£1,381

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 7/12

23:15-06:00

2 stops44h 45m

£2,604

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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 £730). Flying from Manchester to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,217). 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 15% 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 Tuesday 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

1,382 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,382 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,382 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

918 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,382 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,772 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,382 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,652 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,382 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,497 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,382 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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How long is the flight from Manchester to Cairns?
A quick flight from Manchester to Cairns can take about 37h 30m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,138. There are 9380 mi between Manchester and Cairns.
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 £703 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa, starting at £782 and £809 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 £730). Flying from Manchester to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,217). 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£703	Average£952	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£782	Average£1,333	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£809	Average£1,176	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£1,035	Average£1,304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£1,130	Average£1,361	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£1,146	Average£1,380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£1,150	Average£1,519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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.

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