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Cheap flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Cairns from $169

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AVV — CNS
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Avalon to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Avalon (AVV) 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$354

One-way from

$169

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$503
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/11-1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Avalon to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Avalon to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Thu 27/1108:10AVV - CNS
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Mon 1/1218:05CNS - AVV
1 stop12h 30mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$354
Tue 16/920:55AVV - CNS
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Sat 20/916:10CNS - AVV
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$372
Tue 25/1108:10AVV - CNS
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Sat 29/1118:05CNS - AVV
1 stop12h 30mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$374
Wed 15/1020:55AVV - CNS
1 stop21h 20mJetstar
Wed 22/1005:45CNS - AVV
1 stop16h 05mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$376
Tue 9/914:55AVV - CNS
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Sat 13/906:45CNS - AVV
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$377
Tue 11/1108:10AVV - CNS
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Sat 15/1106:00CNS - AVV
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$386
Tue 21/1020:55AVV - CNS
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1017:45CNS - AVV
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$391
Mon 10/1116:25AVV - CNS
1 stop5h 35mJetstar
Sat 15/1106:00CNS - AVV
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$403
Tue 9/906:00AVV - CNS
1 stop12h 15mJetstar
Wed 17/905:45CNS - AVV
1 stop8h 25mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$414

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Cairns that are best for you.

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Avalon

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairns

AVV - CNS

AVVCNS

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 27/11

08:10-17:30

1 stop10h 20m

Cairns

Mon 1/12

18:05-07:35

1 stop12h 30m

$354

MelbourneCairns

AVV - CNS

AVVCNS

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 16/9

20:55-09:15

1 stop12h 20m

Cairns

Sat 20/9

16:10-22:50

1 stop6h 40m

$372

MelbourneCairns

AVV - CNS

AVVCNS

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 25/11

08:10-17:30

1 stop10h 20m

Cairns

Sat 29/11

18:05-07:35

1 stop12h 30m

$374

MelbourneCairns

AVV - CNS

AVVCNS

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 15/10

20:55-17:15

1 stop21h 20m

Cairns

Wed 22/10

05:45-22:50

1 stop16h 05m

$376

MelbourneCairns

AVV - CNS

AVVCNS

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 9/9

14:55-22:50

1 stop7h 55m

Cairns

Sat 13/9

06:45-20:15

1 stop13h 30m

$377

MelbourneCairns

AVV - CNS

AVVCNS

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 11/11

08:10-17:30

1 stop10h 20m

Cairns

Sat 15/11

06:00-15:50

1 stop8h 50m

$386

MelbourneCairns

AVV - CNS

AVVCNS

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 21/10

20:55-08:15

1 stop12h 20m

Cairns

Fri 24/10

17:45-22:50

1 stop28h 05m

$391

MelbourneCairns

AVV - CNS

AVVCNS

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 10/11

16:25-21:00

1 stop5h 35m

Cairns

Sat 15/11

06:00-15:50

1 stop8h 50m

$403

MelbourneCairns

AVV - CNS

AVVCNS

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 9/9

06:00-18:15

1 stop12h 15m

Cairns

Wed 17/9

05:45-14:10

1 stop8h 25m

$414

MelbourneCairns

AVV - CNS

AVVCNS

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 9/12

20:55-08:20

1 stop12h 25m

$169

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Best time to book a flight from Avalon to Cairns

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 AVV to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Avalon 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 29 August 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 5% on flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Cairns by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 29 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jetstar from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
469 reviews
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Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Food

5.6

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,July 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
469 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
469 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Food

5.6

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,July 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Melbourne Avalon to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre vof the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne Avalon per day. 1 airline has flights to Cairns from Melbourne Avalon on a regular basis.

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

    Airlines like Jetstar fly from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Cairns in about 10h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2354 km between Melbourne Avalon Airport and Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Cairns round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Cairns is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $342 on this airline. Users have found that Jetstar is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Avalon 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 Avalon Airport to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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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