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MEL — CNS
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Melbourne to Cairns are usually found in February or January, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Cairns
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 January 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 January 2025.
Wed 5/206:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 9/207:35CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/1$239
Fri 21/319:50MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/309:15CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$249
Tue 12/806:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 22/813:05CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/1$261
Fri 14/320:55AVV - CNS
1 stop12h 05mJetstar
Tue 18/318:20CNS - AVV
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Deal found 23/1$352
Tue 6/510:35AVV - CNS
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/516:35CNS - AVV
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$366
Best flights from Melbourne to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 January 2025.
Wed 5/206:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 9/207:35CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/1$239
Fri 21/319:50MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/309:15CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$249
Sun 16/306:05MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Sun 16/319:55CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/1$341
Fri 14/320:55AVV - CNS
1 stop12h 05mJetstar
Tue 18/318:20CNS - AVV
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Deal found 23/1$352
Tue 6/510:35AVV - CNS
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/516:35CNS - AVV
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$366
Direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Cairns based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 24 January 2025.
Wed 5/206:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 9/207:35CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/1$239
Fri 21/319:50MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/309:15CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$249
Sun 16/306:05MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Sun 16/319:55CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/1$341
Thu 30/109:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 8/212:45CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/1$680
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Cairns. Data last updated 24 January 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 30/106:00MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/215:45CNS - MEL
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$371
Thu 30/109:00MEL - CNS
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 3/215:45CNS - MEL
1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/1$446
Thu 30/116:20AVV - CNS
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/212:00CNS - AVV
2 stops10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$569
Thu 30/117:00AVV - CNS
1 stop17h 05mJetstar
Mon 3/206:00CNS - AVV
1 stop8h 45mJetstar
Deal found 23/1$575
Thu 30/109:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 8/212:45CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/1$680
Sun 2/206:00MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 15/207:35CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 22/1$252
Wed 5/206:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 9/207:35CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/1$239
Fri 7/206:05MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Sat 8/211:40CNS - MEL
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/1$408
Sat 22/220:55AVV - CNS
1 stop12h 05mJetstar
Wed 26/218:20CNS - AVV
1 stop12h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/1$352
Sun 23/221:20MEL - CNS
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/209:45CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1$331
One-way flights from Melbourne to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 24 January 2025.
Tue 4/206:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 23/1$126
Sun 2/306:05MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/1$134
Tue 25/308:10AVV - CNS
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Deal found 23/1$174
Sun 23/306:00AVV - CNS
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$186
Mon 24/321:20MEL - CNS
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$194
Mon 3/316:00MEL - CNS
2 stops7h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/1$437
Mon 10/307:00MEL - CNS
2 stops12h 30mAir Niugini
Deal found 24/1$809
Find flights from Melbourne to Cairns within your budget
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 24 January 2025.
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MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Wed 5/2
06:15-08:30
Nonstop3h 15m
Cairns
Sun 9/2
07:35-12:00
Nonstop3h 25m
$239
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Fri 21/3
19:50-22:10
Nonstop3h 20m
Cairns
Wed 26/3
09:15-13:40
Nonstop3h 25m
$249
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Wed 23/7
06:15-09:40
Nonstop3h 25m
Cairns
Sun 27/7
20:25-23:55
Nonstop3h 30m
$319
MelbourneCairns
AVV - CNS
AVVCNS
Melbourne Avalon
Fri 14/3
20:55-08:00
1 stop12h 05m
Cairns
Tue 18/3
18:20-09:45
1 stop14h 25m
$352
MelbourneCairns
AVV - CNS
AVVCNS
Melbourne Avalon
Tue 6/5
10:35-18:15
1 stop7h 40m
Cairns
Tue 13/5
16:35-22:50
1 stop6h 15m
$366
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Tue 4/2
06:15-08:30
Nonstop3h 15m
$126
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Sun 2/3
06:05-08:35
Nonstop3h 30m
$134
MelbourneCairns
AVV - CNS
AVVCNS
Melbourne Avalon
Tue 25/3
08:10-17:35
1 stop10h 25m
$174
MelbourneCairns
AVV - CNS
AVVCNS
Melbourne Avalon
Sun 23/3
06:00-16:45
1 stop11h 45m
$186
MelbourneCairns
MEL - CNS
MELCNS
Melbourne
Mon 24/3
21:20-09:05
1 stop12h 45m
$194
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns
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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Cairns
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Cairns is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Melbourne to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CNS?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 January 2025.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 70% on flights from Melbourne to Cairns by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Cairns flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Cairns
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 24 January 2025.
The most flights from ME1 to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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).
Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 24 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar and Virgin Australia from Melbourne to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Melbourne?
For a flight from Melbourne to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre vof the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 21 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Cairns from Melbourne on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Cairns round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Cairns is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $239 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $341. Jetstar is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Cairns one-way?
$126 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $134 and $437, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Cairns?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to Cairns consider choosing Qatar Airways(94%), Etihad Airways(91%) or Virgin Australia(86%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cairns?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $121. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Cairns) can be booked for $229 on average our data indicates $1,284 when flying from Melbourne to Cairns.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Cairns?
Melbourne to Cairns flights have a stopover in Sydney most of the time.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?
Sydney Opera House, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and The Rocks Markets are the most popular attractions in Sydney if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sydney Opera House, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and The Rocks Markets can be visited by traveling about 9.9 km, 8.1 km, and 9.6 km respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Sydney can hire a car from Sydney Kingsford Smith for about $58 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Cairns flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Melbourne to Cairns is Brisbane.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Melbourne to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Cairns departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 January 2025.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 24 January 2025.
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