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Flight deals from Cairns to Mactan-Cebu International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairns Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 12,029. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cebu.R 5,355 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,355, select.
Cebu.R 5,567 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,567, select.
Cebu.R 5,722 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,722, select.
Cebu.R 5,772 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Feb.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,772, select.
Cebu.R 5,875 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,875, select.
Cebu.R 5,894 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,894, select.
Cebu.R 5,933 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,933, select.
Cebu.R 9,264 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec.One-way flight with Air Niugini.Outbound indirect flight with Air Niugini, departs from Cairns on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Mactan-Cebu International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,264, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Mactan-Cebu International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Mactan-Cebu International flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Cairns to Mactan-Cebu International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cairns to Cebu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Mactan-Cebu International.

Mactan-Cebu International

10km from central Cebu
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Bohol-Panglao International

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Cairns to Cebu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,355
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Mactan-Cebu International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Mactan-Cebu International is R 11,316. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Mactan-Cebu International. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 11,316.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Cairns to Mactan-Cebu International.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Mactan-Cebu International is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cairns Airport and Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mactan-Cebu International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cebu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Mactan-Cebu International.

Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cebu is UTC+8, which is two hours behind Cairns.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CNS to CEB flight.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Changi International Airport is a top stopover on the CNS to CEB route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

  • R 5,355 is currently the best price for a one-way Cairns Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 11,316. These prices can change based on demand.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CNS to CEB if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from CNS to CEB is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairns Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • When it comes to Cairns Airport's on-time performance, 71.55% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Cairns Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Cairns. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near CNS:

Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu

  • Mactan-Cebu International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Cebu. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.

When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Cairns Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Cebu in February.

  • When reserving your flight from Cairns Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • February has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CNS to CEB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

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