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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns from C$ 114

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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CNS
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 December 2025.

Wed 17/1211:00 a.m.MEL - CNS
1 stop6h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 18/1211:55 p.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12C$ 335
Tue 16/126:00 a.m.MEL - CNS
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Thu 25/1211:55 p.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12C$ 342
Sat 13/1210:10 a.m.MEL - CNS
1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia
Wed 17/1211:55 p.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/12C$ 343
Wed 17/1210:00 a.m.MEL - CNS
1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia
Fri 9/15:20 p.m.CNS - MEL
1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/12C$ 412
Thu 11/129:00 a.m.MEL - CNS
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Sun 14/123:45 p.m.CNS - MEL
1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/12C$ 426
Tue 16/128:30 a.m.MEL - CNS
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Sat 20/128:55 a.m.CNS - MEL
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/12C$ 428
Wed 17/1211:10 a.m.MEL - CNS
1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia
Sun 21/123:45 p.m.CNS - MEL
1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12C$ 434
Fri 19/126:00 a.m.MEL - CNS
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Tue 23/129:15 a.m.CNS - MEL
1 stop7h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/12C$ 436
Wed 24/124:35 p.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Fri 26/127:50 p.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12C$ 587
Thu 25/121:10 p.m.MEL - CNS
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/127:30 p.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 739

Find 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 229

One-way from

C$ 114

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Average price

C$ 338

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C$ 112 or less
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  • 26/1-2/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Cairns
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  • 23/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Cairns
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MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

6:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Mon 2/2

2:35 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

C$ 229

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

7:45 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Fri 27/3

7:30 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 244

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

7:15 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Cairns

Fri 15/5

9:40 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 261

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

8:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

11:45 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 288

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sat 10/1

2:10 p.m.-7:50 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

Cairns

Wed 14/1

7:30 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 308

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Wed 7/1

6:50 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop5h 15m

Cairns

Wed 14/1

7:50 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 331

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Mon 5/1

6:50 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop5h 15m

Cairns

Tue 13/1

7:50 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 379

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

4:50 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

Cairns

Mon 19/1

5:20 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop5h 55m

C$ 396

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

6:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop3h 15m

C$ 114

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

7:45 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 114

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns, you should look to book at least 44 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 month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns (average of C$ 106). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 183). 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 MEL to CNS?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 48% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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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 19 flights from Melbourne to Cairns per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

    Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in just under 3h 15m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 2311 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 China Southern (96%), Emirates (95%) or Air New Zealand (95%) 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$ 226, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 105. The most popular route (Melbourne - Cairns), is priced around C$ 236.

  • 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.

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

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    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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns (average of C$ 106). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 183). 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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