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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cairns from £557

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11:10 - 15:00
MAN
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CNS
42h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:40 - 08:15
CNS
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MAN
43h 35m
2 stops
£1,029Multiple Airlines
Fri, 29 May - Sat, 13 Jun
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11:10 - 15:00
MAN
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CNS
42h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:40 - 08:15
CNS
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MAN
43h 35m
2 stops
£1,030Multiple Airlines
Fri, 29 May - Sat, 13 Jun
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20:45 - 12:55
MAN
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CNS
31h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 13:00
CNS
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MAN
33h 25m
2 stops
£1,033Multiple Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
21:45 - 15:55
MAN
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CNS
33h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 06:20
CNS
-
MAN
28h 50m
2 stops
£1,037Qatar Airways
Fri, 29 May - Sat, 13 Jun
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20:45 - 12:55
MAN
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CNS
31h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 06:55
CNS
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MAN
27h 20m
2 stops
£1,052Multiple Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
21:45 - 15:55
MAN
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CNS
33h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
09:20 - 13:10
CNS
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MAN
36h 50m
2 stops
£1,064Qatar Airways
Fri, 29 May - Sat, 13 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
21:45 - 15:55
MAN
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CNS
33h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 13:10
CNS
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MAN
30h 00m
2 stops
£1,082Qatar Airways
Fri, 29 May - Sat, 13 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
21:45 - 09:50
MAN
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CNS
27h 05m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 06:25
CNS
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MAN
28h 55m
2 stops
£1,103Qatar Airways
Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
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09:20 - 22:25
MAN
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CNS
28h 05m
2 stops
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06:45 - 06:55
CNS
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MAN
33h 10m
2 stops
£1,115Multiple Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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20:45 - 12:55
MAN
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CNS
31h 10m
2 stops
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21:40 - 18:35
CNS
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MAN
53h 55m
2 stops
£1,118Multiple Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May

Cathay Pacific flights from Manchester to Cairns

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Cathay Pacific
14 May
MAN11:10Manchester
39h 40m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
18 May
CNS18:20Cairns
46h 55m
2 stops
MAN08:15Manchester
£1,206
Cathay Pacific
14 May
MAN11:10Manchester
39h 40m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
18 May
CNS13:40Cairns
51h 35m
2 stops
MAN08:15Manchester
£1,211
Cathay Pacific
14 May
MAN11:10Manchester
39h 40m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
18 May
CNS18:20Cairns
46h 55m
2 stops
MAN08:15Manchester
£1,212

Qatar Airways flights from Manchester to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Manchester to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
29 May
MAN21:45Manchester
33h 10m
2 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
13 Jun
CNS09:20Cairns
36h 50m
2 stops
MAN13:10Manchester
£1,064
Qatar Airways
29 May
MAN21:45Manchester
33h 10m
2 stops
CNS15:55Cairns
13 Jun
CNS16:10Cairns
30h 00m
2 stops
MAN13:10Manchester
£1,082
Qatar Airways
8 Apr
MAN21:45Manchester
27h 05m
2 stops
CNS09:50Cairns
15 Apr
CNS10:30Cairns
28h 55m
2 stops
MAN06:25Manchester
£1,103

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ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 29/5

11:10-15:00

2 stops42h 50m

Cairns

Sat 13/6

21:40-08:15

2 stops43h 35m

£1,029

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 29/5

11:10-15:00

2 stops42h 50m

Cairns

Sat 13/6

21:40-08:15

2 stops43h 35m

£1,030

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Wed 15/4

20:45-12:55

2 stops31h 10m

Cairns

Wed 29/4

12:35-13:00

2 stops33h 25m

£1,033

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 29/5

21:45-15:55

2 stops33h 10m

Cairns

Sat 13/6

10:30-06:20

2 stops28h 50m

£1,037

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Mon 20/4

20:45-12:55

2 stops31h 10m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

12:35-06:55

2 stops27h 20m

£1,052

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 29/5

21:45-15:55

2 stops33h 10m

Cairns

Sat 13/6

09:20-13:10

2 stops36h 50m

£1,064

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 29/5

21:45-15:55

2 stops33h 10m

Cairns

Sat 13/6

16:10-13:10

2 stops30h 00m

£1,082
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Wed 8/4

21:45-09:50

2 stops27h 05m

Cairns

Wed 15/4

10:30-06:25

2 stops28h 55m

£1,103

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Sun 26/4

09:20-22:25

2 stops28h 05m

Cairns

Sun 3/5

06:45-06:55

2 stops33h 10m

£1,115

ManchesterCairns

MAN - CNS

MANCNS

Manchester

Fri 24/4

20:45-12:55

2 stops31h 10m

Cairns

Fri 1/5

21:40-18:35

2 stops53h 55m

£1,118

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Cairns

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Manchester and Cairns?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

If you’re not able to fly to Cairns in November, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Manchester to Cairns during February average around £1,068.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairns from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairns for around £1,303 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairns from Manchester for as low as £960 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Manchester to Cairns flights?

You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a Manchester to Cairns flight.

How have Manchester to Cairns flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2026, prices for Manchester to Cairns flights are approximately 22% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Manchester to Cairns

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Manchester to Cairns according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

27h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Manchester to Cairns takes 27h 05m
There are no direct flights from Manchester to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Manchester to Cairns.
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  • How far is Manchester to Cairns by plane?

    There are 9375.7 mi between Manchester and Cairns. By plane, this route typically takes 27h 05m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Manchester to Cairns?

Best airlines flying from Manchester to Cairns

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SWISSPriceFrom £730Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,897 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £812Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,846 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom £1,010Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,475 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £1,151Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,740 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom £1,158Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,004 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £1,182Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,541 reviews
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