Cheap flights from Manchester to Cairns
Cheap return flights from Manchester to Cairns
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Cairns flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- Qantas
- Jetstar
- Singapore Airlines
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Manchester to Cairns.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Emirates
- Cathay Pacific
- Malaysia Airlines
These airlines fly from Manchester to Cairns, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
22 hours
This is the shortest flight time from Manchester to Cairns.
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Manchester/Cairns route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Cairns and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Manchester to Cairns
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Manchester to Cairns. We've found 15 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. On average, Qantas is the cheapest airline for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route from Manchester to Cairns on 17/05/2026 at 11:05 for £89.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 10,500 km flight from Manchester to Cairns.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. Jetstar is a popular and affordable airline for this route. The average flight duration is about 22 hours. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our hotel booking options or our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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