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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns from C$ 142

MEL — CNS
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cairns

Fri 11/127:50 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 20m
Fri 18/127:45 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 26/10C$ 281
Tue 1/127:50 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 20m
Thu 10/129:45 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 27/10C$ 283
Tue 1/126:15 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 15/129:45 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 28/10C$ 288
Fri 4/127:50 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 20m
Fri 11/122:40 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 29/10C$ 289
Wed 2/127:50 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 20m
Mon 7/129:45 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 29/10C$ 303
Sun 22/117:50 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 20m
Sun 13/127:10 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 30/10C$ 313
Fri 27/116:15 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sat 5/129:45 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 30/10C$ 318
Thu 3/126:15 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 15m
Tue 8/129:45 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 29/10C$ 323
Sun 13/127:50 p.m. -
Nonstop3h 20m
Sun 20/129:45 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 29/10C$ 325

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Cairns

Round-trip from

C$ 281

One-way from

C$ 142

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 388
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/12-18/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (C$ 77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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MelbourneCairns

MEL Melbourne - CNS Cairns

MELCNS

Melbourne

Thu 1/4

7:40 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 142

MelbourneCairns

MEL Melbourne - CNS Cairns

MELCNS

Melbourne

Tue 15/12

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

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 142

MelbourneCairns

MEL Melbourne - CNS Cairns

MELCNS

Melbourne

Fri 11/12

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

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 142

MelbourneCairns

MEL Melbourne - CNS Cairns

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

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

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 186
Quickest round-trip

MelbourneCairns

MEL Melbourne - CNS Cairns

MELCNS

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

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

Nonstop3h 15m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 207

MelbourneCairns

MEL Melbourne - CNS Cairns

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

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

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 226

MelbourneCairns

MEL Melbourne - CNS Cairns

MELCNS

Melbourne

Tue 27/4

6:00 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop9h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 236

MelbourneCairns

MEL Melbourne - CNS Cairns

MELCNS

Melbourne

Mon 19/4

12:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.

1 stop7h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 236

MelbourneCairns

MEL Melbourne - CNS Cairns

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

9:30 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 242

MelbourneCairns

MEL Melbourne - CNS Cairns

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sun 3/1

11:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 242

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns, you should look to book at least 82 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns (average of C$ 253). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 437). 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Cairns flights typically cost between C$ 254 and C$ 391 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 281 on Jetstar (11 Dec-18 Dec).

Related info for your journey

  • 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 20 flights from Melbourne to Cairns per day from 0 different airlines.

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

    Jetstar can get you from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in just under 3h 20m. 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 Air India (93%), Air Niugini (90%) or China Eastern (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns (average of C$ 253). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 437). 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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