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Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Cairns (ME1 - CNS)

MEL — CNS
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights users flying from Melbourne to Cairns on Virgin Australia typically fly into Cairns and depart from Melbourne. Select your dates above for pricing.

Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Cairns in 2025

Find detailed information about Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Cairns. Explore the options provided by Virgin Australia to plan your journey from Melbourne to Cairns. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

One-way from

$149

Return from

$303

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price (all airlines)

$437
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  • 9/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Cairns
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  • 27/10-30/10
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Cairns
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Cheapest Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Cairns
Explore the most affordable Virgin Australia flight options available from Melbourne to Cairns. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Mon 27/1021:25MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 30/1023:55CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/9$303
Mon 27/1021:25MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 3/1119:50CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/9$311
Mon 27/1021:25MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Fri 31/1019:50CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/9$318

Travel insights for Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Cairns in February, with an average price of $122. Conversely, traveling with Virgin Australia from Melbourne to Cairns in September will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $264. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Weekly Virgin Australia flight availability from Melbourne to Cairns

The most Virgin Australia flights from ME1 to CNS are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer Virgin Australia flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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).

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