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Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport from C$ 144

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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — MEL
30 Dec — 6 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 25 December 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 229

One-way from

C$ 144

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 362
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/3-1/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Cairns to Melbourne
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 8/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Cairns to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 December 2024.

Sat 28/128:55 a.m.CNS - MEL
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Wed 1/16:00 a.m.MEL - CNS
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/12C$ 400
Fri 27/127:35 a.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Tue 31/127:50 p.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 25/12C$ 444
Wed 25/1212:30 p.m.CNS - MEL
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/28:00 a.m.MEL - CNS
2 stops6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12C$ 861

Find flights from Cairns to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Melbourne 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 25 December 2024.

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CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 25/3

9:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

5:20 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 229

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 7/1

3:45 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 11/1

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

Nonstop3h 30m

C$ 344

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sun 26/1

12:45 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

9:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 457

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Wed 8/1

7:55 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 144

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sun 25/5

1:05 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 233

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Deals found on 24/12

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cairns to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2024.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,770). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 December 2024.

When flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne. 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 25 December 2024.

The most flights from CNS to MEL are scheduled on a Tuesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 25 December 2024.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.5
Good
810 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
484 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Cairns. Booking flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 19 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 0 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at C$ 229, Jetstar will fly you from Cairns to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 344 and C$ 457, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Melbourne Airport on time: Singapore Airlines (73%), Etihad Airways (72%), Qatar Airways (72%).

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

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport is generally C$ 133, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 77. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Melbourne), you can expect to pay C$ 476 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,770). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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