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

Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, and Air Niugini are the most popular carriers operating from Cairns to Philippines

Which airlines fly to Philippines?

Singapore Airlines, Air Niugini and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Philippines from Cairns according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Philippines. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Philippines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Philippines are updated daily.

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

As of October 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Cairns Airport to Philippines.

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

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 stopovers 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 Cairns Airport to Philippines.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philippines?

The required travel and health documents for your Philippines 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 Philippines. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$423 Cheap Flights from Cairns to the Philippines in 2026/27

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09:30 - 20:15CNS Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

12h 45m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld

21:25 - 11:00MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns

11h 35m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld

$855Air Niugini

Fri, 22 Jan - Sun, 21 Feb

09:30 - 20:15CNS Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

12h 45m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld

21:25 - 11:00MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns

11h 35m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld

$859Air Niugini

Fri, 22 Jan - Sun, 21 Feb

18:20 - 22:50CNS Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

30h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

17:05 - 17:15MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns

22h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$947Singapore Airlines

Wed, 20 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

11:50 - 20:15CNS Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

10h 25m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld

06:30 - 05:45MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns

21h 15m2 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$964Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

11:50 - 20:15CNS Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

10h 25m1 stop Port Moresby Jackson Fld

06:30 - 05:45MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns

21h 15m2 stops Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$968Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

18:20 - 04:55CNS Cairns-DVO Davao City Francisco Bangoy

12h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

05:55 - 17:15DVO Davao City Francisco Bangoy-CNS Cairns

33h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,067Singapore Airlines

Thu, 11 Mar - Mon, 15 Mar

06:00 - 17:30CNS Cairns-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl

13h 30m1 stop Brisbane

20:05 - 11:20CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl-CNS Cairns

13h 15m1 stop Brisbane

$1,208Jetstar

Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

15:40 - 09:40CNS Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

44h 00m2 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl

19:45 - 10:55MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns

37h 10m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne

$1,788Cathay Pacific

Wed, 20 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

06:50 - 20:20CNS Cairns-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

15h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

21:35 - 14:55MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-CNS Cairns

15h 20m1 stop Brisbane

$2,228Qantas Airways

Sat, 9 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

06:00 - 17:30CNS Cairns-CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl

13h 30m1 stop Brisbane

20:05 - 11:20CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl-CNS Cairns

13h 15m1 stop Brisbane

$2,489Jetstar

Sat, 12 Dec - Sat, 16 Jan

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Air Niugini flights from Cairns to Philippines

Our best Air Niugini deals on Cairns to Philippines flight tickets

Air Niugini

22 Jan

CNS09:30Cairns

12h 45m

1 stop

MNL20:15Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

21 Feb

MNL21:25Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

11h 35m

1 stop

CNS11:00Cairns

$855

Air Niugini

22 Jan

CNS09:30Cairns

12h 45m

1 stop

MNL20:15Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

21 Feb

MNL21:25Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

11h 35m

1 stop

CNS11:00Cairns

$859

Air Niugini

8 Nov

CNS11:50Cairns

10h 25m

1 stop

MNL20:15Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

23 Nov

MNL21:25Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

19h 05m

1 stop

CNS18:30Cairns

$864

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Philippines

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to Philippines flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

20 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

30h 30m

1 stop

MNL22:50Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

31 Jan

MNL17:05Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

22h 10m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$947

Singapore Airlines

11 Mar

CNS18:20Cairns

12h 35m

1 stop

DVO04:55Davao City Francisco Bangoy

15 Mar

DVO05:55Davao City Francisco Bangoy

33h 20m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$1,067

Singapore Airlines

12 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

13h 10m

1 stop

MNL05:30Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

30 Jan

MNL07:20Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

CNS17:15Cairns

$1,138

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CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 22/1

09:30-20:15

1 stop12h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 21/2

21:25-11:00

1 stop11h 35m

$855

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Fri 22/1

09:30-20:15

1 stop12h 45m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 21/2

21:25-11:00

1 stop11h 35m

$859

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Wed 20/1

18:20-22:50

1 stop30h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 31/1

17:05-17:15

1 stop22h 10m

$947

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sun 8/11

11:50-20:15

1 stop10h 25m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 23/11

06:30-05:45

2 stops21h 15m

$964

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sun 8/11

11:50-20:15

1 stop10h 25m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 23/11

06:30-05:45

2 stops21h 15m

$968

CairnsDavao City

CNS Cairns - DVO Davao City Francisco Bangoy

CNSDVO

Cairns

Thu 11/3

18:20-04:55

1 stop12h 35m

Davao City Francisco Bangoy

Mon 15/3

05:55-17:15

1 stop33h 20m

$1,067

CairnsCebu City

CNS Cairns - CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl

CNSCEB

Cairns

Thu 26/11

06:00-17:30

1 stop13h 30m

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Mon 30/11

20:05-11:20

1 stop13h 15m

$1,208

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Wed 20/1

15:40-09:40

2 stops44h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 31/1

19:45-10:55

2 stops37h 10m

$1,788

CairnsManila

CNS Cairns - MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

CNSMNL

Cairns

Sat 9/1

06:50-20:20

2 stops15h 30m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 28/1

21:35-14:55

1 stop15h 20m

$2,228

CairnsCebu City

CNS Cairns - CEB Cebu City Mactan Intl

CNSCEB

Cairns

Sat 12/12

06:00-17:30

1 stop13h 30m

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Sat 16/1

20:05-11:20

1 stop13h 15m

$2,489

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Philippines

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Philippines?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Philippines from Cairns, with most prices found around $838. The month of February is another great option to travel to Philippines, with average flight prices from Cairns averaging around $879.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Philippines from Cairns when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Philippines for around $1,092 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Philippines from Cairns for as low as $811 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Cairns to Philippines flights?

You could potentially save up to 47% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cairns to Philippines flight.

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Best price found	$423
Fastest flight time	7h 35m
Direct flights	Thu, Fri and Sat
Airports in Philippines	71 airports

The best one-way flight to Philippines from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $423. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Philippines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $855.

The fastest flight from Cairns to Philippines takes 7h 35m

Direct flights go from Cairns to Philippines on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 71 airports in Philippines. From Cairns there are direct flights to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to the Philippines

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Philippines?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Philippines are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Philippines?
As of October 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Cairns Airport to Philippines.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Philippines?
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 stopovers 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 Cairns Airport to Philippines.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philippines?
The required travel and health documents for your Philippines 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 Philippines. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Philippines

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cairns to Philippines with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Air Niugini	PriceFrom $664	Free cancellation	Rating 4.0 4 reviews	Search Air Niugini flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $718	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,513 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $793	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,623 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Jetstar	PriceFrom $881	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 573 reviews	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $908	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,109 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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