Users have found that flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns on a Monday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.
To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 59% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from C$ 463 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as C$ 501.
February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cairns from Melbourne Airport. Prices for February average C$ 364 per person but you can even find prices for as low as C$ 123. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 48% on your journey compared to booking in June
When flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
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C$ 244 - C$ 763
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Price
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Fri 27/9
Nonstop3h 20m
Cairns
Mon 30/9
Nonstop3h 25m
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Tue 13/8
Nonstop3h 20m
Cairns
Sat 17/8
Nonstop3h 25m
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Mon 5/8
Nonstop3h 20m
Cairns
Sun 18/8
Nonstop3h 25m
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Wed 14/8
Nonstop3h 20m
Cairns
Sun 18/8
Nonstop3h 25m
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Wed 19/6
1 stop6h 55m
Cairns
Mon 24/6
Nonstop3h 25m
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Tue 18/6
1 stop6h 00m
Cairns
Mon 24/6
Nonstop3h 25m
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Mon 17/6
Nonstop3h 20m
Cairns
Wed 26/6
Nonstop3h 30m
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Sat 15/6
1 stop13h 15m
Cairns
Wed 26/6
Nonstop3h 30m
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Tue 18/6
2 stops19h 00m
Cairns
Mon 24/6
2 stops13h 20m
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Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
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Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice
33%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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67%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
0%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
0%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Sunday | 17daily flights |
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Monday | 19daily flights |
Tuesday | 6daily flights |
Wednesday | 10daily flights |
Thursday | 17daily flights |
Friday | 17daily flights |
Saturday | 13daily flights |
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