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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairns from $142

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CNS
6 Nov — 13 Nov1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Cairns are usually found in February or April, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 750,439 searches. Data last updated 1 November 2024.

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MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sat 30/11

06:00-08:15

Nonstop3h 15m

$160

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sat 23/11

06:00-10:15

1 stop5h 15m

$216

MelbourneCairns

AVV - CNS

AVVCNS

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 18/2

06:00-14:00

2 stops9h 00m

$269

MelbourneCairns

AVV - CNS

AVVCNS

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 29/1

20:55-08:00

1 stop12h 05m

$177

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Sat 28/12

06:45-22:45

1 stop17h 00m

$507

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Thu 21/11

19:15-11:00

2 stops16h 45m

$288

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

07:00-18:30

2 stops11h 30m

$843

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Fri 15/11

00:45-11:00

2 stops35h 15m

$7,826

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Wed 4/12

15:45-18:05

Nonstop3h 20m

Cairns

Thu 12/12

09:45-14:15

Nonstop3h 30m

$254

MelbourneCairns

MEL - CNS

MELCNS

Melbourne

Mon 2/12

06:05-08:35

Nonstop3h 30m

Cairns

Thu 5/12

09:45-14:15

Nonstop3h 30m

$306

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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 1 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$254

One-way from

$142

Popular in

June

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February
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/12-8/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Cairns
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Cairns
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop

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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 1 November 2024.

Wed 4/1215:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Thu 12/1209:45CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 31/10$254
Mon 2/1206:05MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/1209:45CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10$306
Wed 4/1208:10AVV - CNS
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Mon 9/1218:20CNS - AVV
1 stop12h 15mJetstar
Deal found 29/10$361
Fri 29/1120:55AVV - CNS
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1217:35CNS - AVV
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$417
Tue 26/1106:15MEL - CNS
1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia
Fri 29/1115:45CNS - MEL
1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 31/10$431

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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 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 25 October 2024.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Cairns is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns (average of $190). Flying from Melbourne to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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 1 November 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Melbourne to Cairns by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 27 October 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Cairns flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne 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 1 November 2024.

The most flights from ME1 to CNS are scheduled on a Friday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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 1 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar and Virgin Australia from Melbourne to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.6
Good
839 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

7.6
Good
839 reviews
7.6
Good
839 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

7.6
Good
494 reviews
7.6
Good
839 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

7.5
Good
3,901 reviews
7.6
Good
839 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

6.7
Okay
529 reviews
7.6
Good
839 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Timeliness of flights. And the very good helpfulness of staff.

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?

    For a flight from Melbourne 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 19 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Cairns from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Cairns is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $254 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $380. Jetstar is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $142 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 $216 and $507, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to Cairns consider choosing Qatar Airways(86%), United Airlines(85%) or Virgin Australia(80%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $131. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Cairns) can be booked for $253 on average our data indicates $1,777 when flying from Melbourne to Cairns.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Cairns?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?

    Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal, and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium are the most popular attractions in Sydney if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal, and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium can be visited by traveling about 9.9 km, 8.4 km, and 8.1 km respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Sydney can hire a car from Sydney Kingsford Smith for about $56 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Cairns flights?

  • 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 to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns (average of $190). Flying from Melbourne to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 750,439 searches. Data last updated 1 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$191Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%