Statistics on Manchester-Cairns flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cairns (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Cairns from Manchester airport is $ 1803 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1472 (in may) and $ 2193 (in december), which is a saving of $ 331 or a surplus of $ 390 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1370 to $1423 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cairns before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Cairns plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10584 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cairns from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1472, saving $ 331 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1803). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2193).
Flight Manchester-Cairns: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1643 | $ 2074 | high price |
| February | $ 1456 | $ 1721 | fair price |
| March | $ 1382 | $ 1564 | good price |
| April | $ 1489 | $ 1766 | fair price |
| May | $ 1293 | $ 1472 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1389 | $ 1698 | fair price |
| July | $ 1511 | $ 1832 | fair price |
| August | $ 1644 | $ 2009 | fair price |
| September | $ 1364 | $ 1706 | fair price |
| October | $ 1492 | $ 1925 | fair price |
| November | $ 1366 | $ 1668 | fair price |
| December | $ 1707 | $ 2193 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Manchester to Cairns
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Cairns range from $1106 to $2424. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1107 to $1159), 1% at the maximum price (from $2371 to $2424). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1476 to $1528 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Cairns flight
There are 12 companies that serve Manchester from Cairns airport: Lufthansa, EasyJet, Ryanair, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Swiss, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Qantas, Cathay Pacific and Jet2.
Data analysis:
Of the 10584 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Manchester->Cairns route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Cairns flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $84. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $61.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cairns to Manchester departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $45. Conversely, departing from Cairns on a tuesday may cost you an additional $54.
Top prices Manchester-Cairns
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Cairns | 02-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 1195 | layover flight with Air France |
| Manchester → Cairns | 03-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 1040 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Cairns | 11-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 1123 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Manchester → Cairns | 14-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 1343 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Manchester → Cairns | 15-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 1209 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Cairns | 03-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 1099 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Manchester → Cairns | 07-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 1079 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Manchester → Cairns | 01-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 1195 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Manchester → Cairns | 08-09 to 17-09-2025 | $ 1201 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Manchester → Cairns | 10-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 1272 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Manchester - Cairns to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Manchester-Cairns flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Cairns, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1613 $, which is a saving of 190 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (203 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Cairns flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1874 $) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1575 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1721) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1408 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1530), 1 to 2 months ($ 1417), 4 to 5 months ($ 1547) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1566 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1755) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1292 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1310), 4 to 5 months ($ 1434), 7 to 8 months ($ 1458) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1419 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1536), 3 to 4 months ($ 1623), 8 to 9 months ($ 1660) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1684 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1794) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1582 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1645), 8 to 9 months ($ 1982), 9 to 10 months ($ 1851), 10 to 11 months ($ 1910) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1455 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1658), 2 to 3 months ($ 1634), 3 to 4 months ($ 1502), 8 to 9 months ($ 1653), 10 to 11 months ($ 1604) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1400 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1735), 3 to 4 months ($ 1706), 10 to 11 months ($ 1694) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1249 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1666), 3 to 4 months ($ 1562), 4 to 5 months ($ 1480), 5 to 6 months ($ 1407), 9 to 10 months ($ 1300), 10 to 11 months ($ 1460) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 2144 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Cairns are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $17 more.
Manchester to Cairns: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1687 $1655 to $1719 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2035 $1432 to $3167 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1860 $1569 to $2294 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 2291 $1516 to $5035 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1178 $1040 to $1343 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1596 $1483 to $1766 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 2438 $1079 to $6469 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1772 $1476 to $2274 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1854 $1723 to $1986 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1353 $1195 to $1528 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1645 $1645 to $1645 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, march, april, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Cairns. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!