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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cairns from £495

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 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CNS
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Cairns are usually found in March or February, 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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£920

One-way from

£725

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,538
16/9-8/10
  • 16/9-8/10
  • 5 total stops
  • 63h 55m total
  • Manchester to Cairns
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21/8
  • 21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • Manchester to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£103 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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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 15 July 2025.

Tue 16/910:55MAN - CNS
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1018:15CNS - MAN
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£920
Sat 13/906:05MAN - CNS
2 stops49h 55mLufthansa
Sun 12/1018:15CNS - MAN
2 stops32h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 14/7£997
Wed 27/811:10MAN - CNS
2 stops36h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/913:40CNS - MAN
2 stops51h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/7£1,110
Sat 13/921:40MAN - CNS
2 stops57h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 16/1017:45CNS - MAN
2 stops45h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/7£1,180
Mon 15/921:15MAN - CNS
2 stops28h 50mEmirates
Tue 14/1017:20CNS - MAN
2 stops27h 40mEmirates
Deal found 14/7£1,274

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 July 2025.
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Manchester

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Cairns

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Price

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 16/9

10:55-06:35

3 stops34h 40m

Cairns

Wed 8/10

18:15-14:30

2 stops29h 15m

£920

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 13/9

06:05-17:00

2 stops49h 55m

Cairns

Sun 12/10

18:15-17:20

2 stops32h 05m

£997

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Wed 27/8

11:10-08:35

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Wed 3/9

13:40-07:55

2 stops51h 15m

£1,110

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 13/9

21:40-15:55

2 stops57h 15m

Cairns

Thu 16/10

17:45-06:30

2 stops45h 45m

£1,180

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Mon 15/9

21:15-11:05

2 stops28h 50m

Cairns

Tue 14/10

17:20-12:00

2 stops27h 40m

£1,274

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 29/11

14:25-05:35

3 stops53h 10m

£495

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 21/8

11:10-11:35

2 stops39h 25m

£786

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sat 29/11

11:00-17:20

1 stop44h 20m

£851

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Thu 21/8

14:55-18:30

3 stops42h 35m

£920

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Tue 9/12

09:10-10:30

2 stops39h 20m

£2,619

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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 11 July 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 15 July 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.

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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 15 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,286 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,286 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,286 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,326 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,286 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,286 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,657 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,286 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,603 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,286 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Cairns round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Manchester to Cairns is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £997 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, starting at £1,005 and £1,180 round-trip. Lufthansa is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to Cairns one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £786 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £920 and SWISS from £2,619 one-way.

  • 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 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 15 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£701Average£864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£779Average£1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£825Average£1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£825Average£892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,044Average£1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,102Average£1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,126Average£1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,136Average£1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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