Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns from C$ 115
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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 17 December 2024.
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to CairnsExplore 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 17 December 2024.
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 17 December 2024.
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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 17 December 2024.
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Price
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Fri 17/1
6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
Nonstop3h 15m
Cairns
Tue 21/1
9:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Nonstop3h 30m
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Tue 21/1
6:05 a.m.-8:35 a.m.
Nonstop3h 30m
Cairns
Sun 26/1
10:55 a.m.-5:35 p.m.
1 stop5h 40m
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Sat 11/1
9:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Nonstop3h 20m
Cairns
Mon 20/1
12:45 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
Nonstop3h 25m
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Fri 10/1
9:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Nonstop3h 20m
Cairns
Tue 14/1
9:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Nonstop3h 30m
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Tue 21/1
6:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Nonstop3h 15m
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Sat 17/5
6:15 a.m.-9:40 a.m.
Nonstop3h 25m
Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns
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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Cairns
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 13 December 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns, you should look to book at least 74 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 17 December 2024.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
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 17 December 2024.
The most flights from MEL to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 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 17 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne to Cairns. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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.
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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.
Boarding
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Food
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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.
Boarding
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Food
Reviews
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.
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