Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairns

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From Melbourne to Cairns

What airports do I use to fly from Melbourne to Cairns?

If you book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns, you will be flying from Melbourne to Cairns. Flights to Cairns (CNS) from Melbourne (MEL) take 3h 20m for a nonstop flight. There are 18 flights from Melbourne to Cairns per day from 4 airlines.

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

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.

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Cairns for under $266 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Cairns for under $266. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $174, but on average you can expect to pay $222.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns for under $266 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns under $266. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne to Cairns is less than $217.

Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne to Cairns for under $532?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Melbourne to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than $532.

What days are direct flights available from Melbourne to Cairns?

You can find direct flights on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

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

How many flights depart from Melbourne to Cairns on average per day?

Travellers can expect 5 flights from Melbourne to Cairns on average per day.
Morning (6am - Midday) - 60% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 40% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Melbourne or Cairns?

Melbourne will have the same amount of rainfall in 1 compared to Cairns over the next 15 days.

Is Melbourne weather warmer or cooler than Cairns?

You can imagine temperatures to be in the 31 °C range in January. The weather in Cairns is generally hotter than Melbourne's. As flight availability is subject to become more limited as peak season approaches it is ideal to book in a timely manner.

How long does is the flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

For as low as $175, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Melbourne in 3h 20m. Melbourne and Cairns are separated by a distance of 2326 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

Jetstar, at $175, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Cairns.. Jetstar is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $92. Users have also found prices from $169 and $191 on Jetstar and Virgin Australia, respectively.