Flights from Manila to Cairns – Airlines & connecting routes
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MNL to CNS – All flight route options from Ninoy Aquino International, Philippines to Cairns International, Australia. These flights are operated by Philippine Airlines & Air Niugini through 1 different flight connections. The shortest flight time is 8 hours and 35 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.
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Manila to Cairns flights
This route has approximately 3 flights per week. You will be doing a stopover in Port Moresby (Airport code: POM).
Are there any non-stop flights from MNL to CNS?
There are no direct or non-stop flights from Ninoy Aquino International, MNL to Cairns International, CNS.
Manila to Cairns with Air Niugini
If you fly from Manila with Air Niugini you will do a stopover in Port Moresby, POM before reaching Cairns. This flight trip will take 11 hours and 50 minutes and you can fly every Friday or Sunday with departures at 21:25.
Distance & flight times: Ninoy Aquino International to Cairns International
The flight time between MNL and CNS is 11 hours and 50 minutes.
Via | Total flight time | Layover time | Distance |
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POM Port Moresby | 11h 50m | 4h 25m | 2981 miles (4796 km) |

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From Manila to Australia
Below is a list of other destinations to Australia from Ninoy Aquino International with either direct flights or 1 stop connections.
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SYD Sydney Direct
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BNE Brisbane Direct
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MEL Melbourne Direct
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PER Perth Direct
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ADL Adelaide
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OOL Coolangatta (Gold Coast)
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CBR Canberra
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NTL Newcastle
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HBA Hobart
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LST Launceston