There is 1 way to get from Manila to Cairns by plane
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Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Cairns (CNS) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Manila to Cairns is to fly which costs $480 - $850 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Manila to Cairns is to fly which takes 12h 14m and costs $480 - $850.
The distance between Manila and Cairns is 4432 km.
It takes approximately 12h 14m to get from Manila to Cairns, including transfers.
Cairns is 2h ahead of Manila. It is currently 7:19 PM in Manila and 9:19 PM in Cairns.
There are 990+ hotels available in Cairns.
What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Air Niugini, and four other airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,800
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Cairns via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
- Website
- airniugini.com.pg
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Cairns via Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,700
- Website
- cathaypacific.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Cairns via Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–900
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