Question 1

How popular is this Melbourne Airport to Cairns flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 15,071 users have taken a look at flights from Melbourne to Cairns.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns under $300. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns is less than $235.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 38 days in advance to save up to 23% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 38 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $400, or $429 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 4

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 10% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 5

Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $206, but on average you can expect to pay $235.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from Melbourne Airport in May are about $338 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $197.

Question 7

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns return?

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Cairns is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $206 on this airline. Jetstar is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns, you may want to consider flying on Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Tigerair Australia as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay $804 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $76 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Cairns) is currently priced at $170.

Question 10

Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Cairns have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of the carriers operating flights from Melbourne to Cairns that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Jetstar, Tigerair Australia, and Virgin Australia. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns one-way?

Accepted Answer

$104 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $180 and $332, respectively.

Question 12

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns (MEL - CNS)?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 13

Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne Airport to Cairns for under $400?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than $400.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 2 flights from Melbourne to Cairns per day from 4 different airlines.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns are Virgin Australia (94%), Singapore Airlines (94%) and Etihad Airways (81%).

MEL - CNS	Price	$182 - $333
CNS	Temperature	21 - 27 °C
CNS	Precipitation	20 - 430 mm

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
66%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
0%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
33%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	5daily flights
Monday	5daily flights
Tuesday	0daily flights
Wednesday	0daily flights
Thursday	0daily flights
Friday	5daily flights
Saturday	3daily flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairns

The best prices from Melbourne to Cairns are usually found in May or February, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

How to find the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Cairns

All the information you need to plan the best MEL to CNS flight in 2021: compare Melbourne to Cairns flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cairns.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns (MEL - CNS)?