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Cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Cairns

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration21 h and 25 mFlights between Manchester and Cairns take, on average, 21 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£721Cheapest price for a flight between Manchester and Cairns found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportManchester AirportWhen flying from Manchester to Cairns

Destination airportCairns AirportFor the route from Manchester to Cairns

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Manchester to Cairns

One-way average Price£1633The average price for a flight Manchester - Cairns at Opodo is £1633, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data October is the most popular time to book a flight to Cairns when departing from Manchester

Airlines that fly from Manchester to Cairns

Cathay Pacific

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Last checked on Fri 06/11

Distance: 9,382 mi

Manchester airports

Manchester Airport (MAN)How far from city centre: 9 mi

Cairns airports

Cairns Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Book your Manchester to Cairns flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Manchester to Cairns (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £721, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Manchester to Cairns takes roughly 24 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Manchester–Cairns route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Manchester Airport (MAN)
Arrival airport: Cairns Airport (CNS)

The weather in Cairns

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cairns, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 18ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 17ºC
Hottest month: January
Coldest month: July
Driest month: August
Wettest month: February

Tips for cheaper flights from Manchester to Cairns

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Manchester to Cairns:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cairns. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Manchester to Cairns

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Manchester to Cairns?

When you fly from Manchester to Cairns the average price is £1633. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Manchester to Cairns at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Manchester to Cairns is 721 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cairns?

The most popular months to book a flight from Manchester to Cairns are October, November and June, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Manchester to Cairns?

The best time of the year to go to Cairns when flying from Manchester depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Cairns from Manchester in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Manchester - Cairns.

How long does the flight take to go from Manchester to Cairns?

The total flight time between Manchester and Cairns is of around 21 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 9,382.29 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Manchester and Cairns?

The main airport route flying between Manchester and Cairns is: Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairns Airport(CNS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Manchester to Cairns?

Emirates

Singapore Airlines
Qatar Airways

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