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Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns (MEL - CNS)

MEL — CNS
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

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 2024

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 16 May 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price (all airlines)

$409

One-way from

$431

Return from

$573
Highest demand for flights from Melbourne to Cairns; 19% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairns; 4% potential price drop.
Average price for all Melbourne to Cairns flights (one-way and round-trip).
Cheapest one-way Qantas Airways flight from Melbourne to Cairns
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Cheapest Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns

Discover the cheapest flight options specifically offered by Qantas Airways for travel from Melbourne to Cairns. Compare prices and availability to find the most affordable fares for your desired travel dates. These prices are based on average fares users found. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 536,630 searches. The data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Sat 25/515:20MEL - CNS
1 stop7h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 3/913:45CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$644
Sat 25/515:20MEL - CNS
1 stop7h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 29/806:00CNS - MEL
1 stop10h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$662
Fri 24/507:00MEL - CNS
1 stop15h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 2/913:45CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$684

Last minute deals on Cheapflights

Explore last-minute flight deals on Qantas Airways for various destinations, including Melbourne to Cairns. Discover attractive deals on flights departing soon. Keep an eye on the latest last-minute deals to find great opportunities for spontaneous travel. Please note that prices are subject to change and availability may vary. Data last updated 16 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days Cheapflights users made total of 536,630 searches.
Sat 25/515:20MEL - CNS
1 stop7h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 3/913:45CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$644
Sat 25/515:20MEL - CNS
1 stop7h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 29/806:00CNS - MEL
1 stop10h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$662
Fri 24/507:00MEL - CNS
1 stop15h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 2/913:45CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$684

One-way Qantas Airways flights to Cairns from Melbourne

Search for direct flight options from Melbourne to Cairns specifically provided by Qantas Airways. Find affordable direct fares from Qantas Airways and compare prices with other airlines. These prices are based on average fares users found. In the last 7 days Cheapflights users made total of 536,630 searches. The data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Wed 29/509:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$431
Tue 28/509:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$433
Tue 21/509:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$533

Average price of Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns

Plan your Qantas Airways flight from Melbourne to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way Qantas Airways flight from Melbourne to Cairns is currently $465 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Qantas Airways flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in January, with an average price of $188. Conversely, traveling with Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in June will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $280. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

January

$281

February

$283

March

$284

April

$293

May

$287

June

$419

July

$377

August

$317

September

$335

October

$292

November

$296

December

$299

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

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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See what others are saying about Qantas Airways

Read reviews and see what other travellers are saying about their experiences with Qantas Airways. Get insights from real passengers regarding the airline's services, customer satisfaction, and overall travel experience. Use these reviews to inform your decision when choosing Qantas Airways for your next flight. Reviews last updated 16 May 2024.
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
967 reviews
Overview

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4
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