Cheap flights from Manchester to Cairns

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13 nights in Cairns, departing Manchester on 25 / Apr / 2026 with Lufthansa (price found 47 hours ago)

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Cairns

Today alone, Netflights has searched over 732 flights. 25 / Apr / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Manchester/Cairns route. There are around 58 flights on any given week from the UK to Cairns and the cheapest month to fly right now is April.

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Min / Max Temperature (°C)
LOWEST

16 °C

AVG

24 °C

HIGHEST

32 °C

Rainfall (mm)
LOWEST

30 mm

AVG

180.8 mm

HIGHEST

450 mm

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How to get cheap flights from Manchester to Cairns

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You’ve searched for flights from Manchester to Cairns. We've gone through all 58 flights that go to or via Cairns every week, to help you find the cheapest flight. Lufthansa usually has the best-value flights from Manchester, but make sure you compare all your options to get the cheapest flight possible.

When you fly 15119 km from Manchester to Cairns, you can choose from five airlines. Flights are most expensive during high season, and you can expect accommodation prices to be higher then too. Last-minute deals do crop up, but it's best to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

To sort cheap flights to Cairns, it's best to start searching for flights by month, as this will show you when prices are at their lowest. Keep an eye on Emirates too, as they're the most popular airline for flying from Manchester to Cairns.

Flights from Manchester to Cairns usually take about 29 hrs 35 mins. Once you've selected your flight, you'll need to fill out your details to book. And don’t forget to look at Netflights’ hotels and car hire – you could save even more money on your trip when you book everything in one go.

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