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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
20%Trains are 20% more expensive in Cairns than in Manchester.
Manchester$4.12
Cairns$5.00
MealMid-priced restaurant
40%A meal in Cairns is 40% cheaper than a meal in Manchester.
Manchester$30.89
Cairns$20.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
20%Taxis are 20% more expensive in Cairns than in Manchester.
Manchester$8.03
Cairns$10.00
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
25%Coffee in Cairns is 25% cheaper than in Manchester.
Manchester$7.54
Cairns$5.67
Distance: 15099 kms
Manchester airports
Manchester International (MAN)How far from city centre: 15 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Manchester to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from Manchester to Cairns?
The total flight time between Manchester and Cairns is of around 22:42 hours on average, considering an average distance of 18,284 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Manchester to Cairns at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Manchester to Cairns is $966. 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.
Is Cairns expensive to visit compared to Manchester?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairns costs an average of 10.00 AUD, 25% more expensive than Manchester, with a fare of 8.03 AUD,

while train tickets costs 21% more in Cairns: 5.00 AUD against 4.12 AUD in Manchester.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 20.00 AUD in Cairns, 35% less than the 30.89 AUD in Manchester.

The price of the coffee is around 25% cheaper in Cairns, with an average of 5.67 AUD, while in Manchester the coffee costs 7.54 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Manchester to Cairns?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Manchester. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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