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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns from £64

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CNS
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Cairns are usually found in February or January, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£123

One-way from

£64

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£133

Good round-trip deal

£110 or less

Good one-way deal

£64 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/4-11/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£20 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 21 February 2025.

Mon 7/419:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Fri 11/421:30CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 20/2£123
Fri 10/1006:05MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 13/1019:50CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2£161
Mon 7/419:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/416:35CNS - MEL
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£177
Fri 21/221:25MEL - CNS
1 stop26h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 23/212:45CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2£377

Find flights from Melbourne to Cairns within your budget

Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Mon 7/4

19:45-23:05

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Fri 11/4

21:30-00:55

Nonstop3h 25m

£123

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Mon 7/4

19:45-23:05

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Fri 11/4

16:35-21:35

1 stop5h 00m

£177

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

06:05-08:35

Nonstop3h 30m

Cairns

Fri 21/3

19:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

£192

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

22:00-13:45

1 stop15h 45m

Cairns

Mon 21/4

11:45-21:20

1 stop9h 35m

£429

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Fri 11/4

17:20-20:40

Nonstop3h 20m

£64

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

06:05-08:35

Nonstop3h 30m

£96

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

21:50-17:35

2 stops20h 45m

£197

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Deals found on 20/2

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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 return flight from Melbourne to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). 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?

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 21 February 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from MEL to CNS are scheduled on a Thursday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 inches 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 21 February 2025.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
813 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Cairns. 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 into for flights to Cairns from Melbourne?

    Cairns (CNS), located 2.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Cairns. 2 airlines have flights to Cairns from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Cairns should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 15 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at £123. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £192 and £429, respectively. Jetstar is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Consider Qatar Airways (96%), Etihad Airways (95%) or Virgin Australia (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Melbourne Airport to Cairns is £61. On average you can expect to pay £133. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Cairns), can usually be booked for £135.

  • 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 holiday 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns (average of £1,372). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,027). 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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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£106Average£225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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