What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cairns to Manchester?

Qantas Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Cairns to Manchester

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

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

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Manchester Airport?

As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Cairns Airport to Manchester Airport.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Manchester Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Manchester Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Manchester 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 licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Manchester Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$1,199 Cheap Flights from Cairns to Manchester in 2026/27

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06:00 - 12:20CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

40h 20m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

07:45 - 23:05MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

29h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

$1,990Virgin Australia

Sun, 28 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar

06:00 - 12:20CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

40h 20m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

07:45 - 23:05MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

29h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

$1,991Virgin Australia

Sun, 28 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar

17:25 - 12:20CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

28h 55m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

07:45 - 23:05MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

29h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane

$2,008Virgin Australia

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

06:00 - 11:15CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

39h 15m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

13:15 - 10:55MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

35h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

$2,124Emirates

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

06:50 - 08:50CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

36h 00m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi London Heathrow

20:40 - 11:20MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

28h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

$2,249Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

11:40 - 11:15CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

33h 35m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

08:50 - 22:40MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

51h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

$2,271Emirates

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

06:00 - 07:45CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

58h 45m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

13:15 - 08:30MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

57h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

$2,295Emirates

Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

06:50 - 08:50CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

36h 00m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi London Heathrow

16:25 - 10:30MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

32h 05m3 stops London Heathrow Singapore Changi Brisbane

$2,410Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

18:40 - 08:35CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

23h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:05 - 17:15MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

45h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,597Singapore Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

18:20 - 08:35CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

24h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:05 - 17:15MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

21h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,668Singapore Airlines

Sun, 28 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar

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06:00 - 07:55CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

34h 55m3 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi London Heathrow

21:20 - 11:15MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

28h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

$3,300Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

06:00 - 12:10CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

39h 10m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

21:20 - 20:15MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

61h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$3,306Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

06:00 - 19:15CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

46h 15m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

21:20 - 08:30MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

50h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Adelaide

$3,373Emirates

Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

18:15 - 09:15CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

24h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

21:20 - 08:45MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

50h 25m3 stops Dubai Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne

$3,406Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

06:00 - 07:55CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

34h 55m3 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi London Heathrow

16:05 - 10:05MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

33h 00m3 stops London Heathrow Singapore Changi Darwin

$3,474Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

18:15 - 09:15CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

24h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

14:15 - 05:30MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

30h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$3,572Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

06:00 - 19:15CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

46h 15m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

21:20 - 08:30MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

50h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Adelaide

$3,585Emirates

Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

06:00 - 19:15CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

46h 15m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

14:15 - 08:30MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

33h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Adelaide

$3,585Emirates

Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

18:15 - 09:15CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

24h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:35 - 17:00MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

21h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$3,662Singapore Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

18:15 - 09:15CNS Cairns-MAN Manchester

24h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:35 - 17:00MAN Manchester-CNS Cairns

21h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$3,860Singapore Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

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Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Manchester

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Virgin Australia

28 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

40h 20m

2 stops

MAN12:20Manchester

4 Mar

MAN07:45Manchester

29h 20m

2 stops

CNS23:05Cairns

$1,990

Virgin Australia

28 Feb

CNS06:00Cairns

40h 20m

2 stops

MAN12:20Manchester

4 Mar

MAN07:45Manchester

29h 20m

2 stops

CNS23:05Cairns

$1,991

Virgin Australia

9 Nov

CNS17:25Cairns

28h 55m

2 stops

MAN12:20Manchester

16 Nov

MAN07:45Manchester

29h 20m

2 stops

CNS23:05Cairns

$2,008

Emirates flights from Cairns to Manchester

Our best Emirates deals on Cairns to Manchester flight tickets

Emirates

8 Nov

CNS06:00Cairns

39h 15m

2 stops

MAN11:15Manchester

15 Nov

MAN13:15Manchester

35h 40m

2 stops

CNS10:55Cairns

$2,124

Emirates

13 Nov

CNS11:40Cairns

33h 35m

2 stops

MAN11:15Manchester

20 Nov

MAN08:50Manchester

51h 50m

2 stops

CNS22:40Cairns

$2,270

Emirates

23 Oct

CNS06:00Cairns

58h 45m

2 stops

MAN07:45Manchester

6 Nov

MAN13:15Manchester

57h 15m

2 stops

CNS08:30Cairns

$2,295

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CairnsManchester

CNS Cairns - MAN Manchester

CNSMAN

Cairns

Sun 28/2

06:00-12:20

2 stops40h 20m

Manchester

Thu 4/3

07:45-23:05

2 stops29h 20m

$1,990

CairnsManchester

CNS Cairns - MAN Manchester

CNSMAN

Cairns

Sun 28/2

06:00-12:20

2 stops40h 20m

Manchester

Thu 4/3

07:45-23:05

2 stops29h 20m

$1,991

CairnsManchester

CNS Cairns - MAN Manchester

CNSMAN

Cairns

Mon 9/11

17:25-12:20

2 stops28h 55m

Manchester

Mon 16/11

07:45-23:05

2 stops29h 20m

$2,008

CairnsManchester

CNS Cairns - MAN Manchester

CNSMAN

Cairns

Sun 8/11

06:00-11:15

2 stops39h 15m

Manchester

Sun 15/11

13:15-10:55

2 stops35h 40m

$2,124

CairnsManchester

CNS Cairns - MAN Manchester

CNSMAN

Cairns

Mon 9/11

06:50-08:50

3 stops36h 00m

Manchester

Mon 16/11

20:40-11:20

2 stops28h 40m

$2,249

CairnsManchester

CNS Cairns - MAN Manchester

CNSMAN

Cairns

Fri 13/11

11:40-11:15

2 stops33h 35m

Manchester

Fri 20/11

08:50-22:40

2 stops51h 50m

$2,270

CairnsManchester

CNS Cairns - MAN Manchester

CNSMAN

Cairns

Fri 23/10

06:00-07:45

2 stops58h 45m

Manchester

Fri 6/11

13:15-08:30

2 stops57h 15m

$2,295

CairnsManchester

CNS Cairns - MAN Manchester

CNSMAN

Cairns

Mon 9/11

06:50-08:50

3 stops36h 00m

Manchester

Mon 16/11

16:25-10:30

3 stops32h 05m

$2,410

CairnsManchester

CNS Cairns - MAN Manchester

CNSMAN

Cairns

Mon 9/11

18:40-08:35

1 stop23h 55m

Manchester

Mon 16/11

10:05-17:15

1 stop45h 10m

$2,597

Fastest return journey

CairnsManchester

CNS Cairns - MAN Manchester

CNSMAN

Cairns

Sun 28/2

18:20-08:35

1 stop24h 15m

Manchester

Thu 4/3

10:05-17:15

1 stop21h 10m

$2,668

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Manchester?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Manchester from Cairns, with most prices found around $1,667. If you aren’t able to travel to Manchester during the month of August, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,738.

Can stopping save me money on Cairns to Manchester flights?

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cairns to Manchester flight.

How have Cairns to Manchester flight prices changed over time?

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Best price found	$1,199
Fastest flight time	36h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Manchester from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $1,199. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,990.

The fastest flight from Cairns to Manchester takes 36h 15m

There are no direct flights from Cairns to Manchester. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Manchester.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Manchester

How far is Cairns to Manchester by plane?
There are 15088.6 km between Cairns and Manchester. By plane, this route typically takes 36h 15m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Manchester Airport?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Manchester Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Manchester Airport?
As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Cairns Airport to Manchester Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Manchester Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Manchester Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Manchester Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Manchester 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 licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Manchester 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 Cairns to Manchester?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Cairns to Manchester is Singapore Airlines (100% of total bookings).

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Manchester

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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,591	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,618 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights

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