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The best prices from Melbourne to Cairns are usually found in March or February, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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$290 - $479
Temperature
26 - 31 °C
Rainfall
27 - 436 mm
Most popular in December High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Cheapest in March Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price $367 Price for this month
Cheapest price $290 From Melbourne to Cairns

Destination information for Cairns

Things to know before you go. Useful info for your trip from Melbourne to Cairns
Flight duration
3h 22m
Average temperature for November in Cairns
31.0 °C
Avg rainfall for November in Cairns
95.0 mm

Airports servicing Melbourne

Melbourne (MEL)

Airports servicing Cairns

Cairns (CNS)

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Flight FAQs

From Melbourne to Cairns

What days are direct flights available from Melbourne to Cairns?

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

How popular is this flight route?

Within the past month, 13,337 users have taken a look at flights from Melbourne to Cairns.

What percent of flights are delayed?

Airlines departing from Melbourne to Cairns can be delayed by up to 28 min or more.

How many passenger seats are available on a flight on this route?

Generally, 705 passengers can be accommodated when flying from Melbourne to Cairns on commercial airlines.

What is the cheapest airline for this route?

The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar Airways. When flying this airline from Melbourne to Cairns, you can expect to find 61 flights per day available for this route, on average.

How long does the flight from Melbourne to Cairns take?

Your journey will take you approximately 4 hours. Your flight will cover a distance of about 1,445 kilometres.

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

Travellers can expect 42 flights from Melbourne to Cairns on average per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 10% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 67% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 24% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Melbourne or Cairns?

Melbourne will have less rainfall in 2 compared to Cairns over the next 13 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.

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