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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns from C$ 128

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CNS
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 222

One-way from

C$ 128

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 239

Good one-way deal

C$ 139 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/6-22/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Sat 22/26:15 a.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 28/29:45 a.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 20/2C$ 222
Fri 10/106:05 a.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 13/107:50 p.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/2C$ 288
Wed 16/43:55 p.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/411:50 a.m.CNS - MEL
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 419
Thu 17/410:00 p.m.MEL - CNS
1 stop15h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 21/411:45 a.m.CNS - MEL
1 stop9h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2C$ 769

Find flights from Melbourne to Cairns within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

5:20 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Sun 22/6

9:30 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 222

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

6:05 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Cairns

Thu 27/3

9:15 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 371

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

3:55 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Sat 26/4

11:50 a.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop5h 30m

C$ 419

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

10:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop15h 45m

Cairns

Mon 21/4

11:45 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 35m

C$ 769

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Tue 15/4

7:45 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 128

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

6:05 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 172

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Mon 14/7

2:45 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

2 stops7h 50m

C$ 422

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Deals found on 19/2

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Cairns

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

The most flights from MEL to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
817 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Cairns from Melbourne, you will be flying to Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns. There are 14 flights from Melbourne to Cairns per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar (C$ 222), Virgin Australia (C$ 371), and Qantas Airways (C$ 769) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Cairns. Users have found that Jetstar is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 128 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from C$ 172 and Qantas Airways from C$ 422 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns consider choosing Qatar Airways (96%), Etihad Airways (95%) or Virgin Australia (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns? While on average our users pay C$ 220, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 139. The most popular route (Melbourne - Cairns), is priced around C$ 243.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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