Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns (MEL - CNS)
Cheapflights users flying from Melbourne to Cairns on Qantas Airways typically fly into Cairns and depart from Melbourne. Select your dates above for pricing.
Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns in 2025
Find detailed information about Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns. Explore the options provided by Qantas Airways to plan your journey from Melbourne to Cairns. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
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Cheapest Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to CairnsExplore the most affordable Qantas Airways flight options available from Melbourne to Cairns. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.
Explore the most affordable Qantas Airways flight options available from Melbourne to Cairns. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.
Travel insights for Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns
Get recent, data-driven insights about Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns with Qantas Airways?
Currently, the most affordable month to book a Qantas Airways flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in April, with an average price of $176. Conversely, traveling with Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in September will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $531. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.
Weekly Qantas Airways flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
The most Qantas Airways flights from MEL to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer Qantas Airways flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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).
Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns
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