Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport from $104
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
The best prices from Cairns to Melbourne are usually found in April or March, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Melbourne 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 732,627 searches. Data last updated 15 november 2024.
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Return
Price
CairnsMelbourne
CNS - MEL
CNSMEL
Cairns
fre 6/12
09:45-14:15
Nonstop3h 30m
Melbourne
tors 12/12
19:50-22:10
Nonstop3h 20m
CairnsMelbourne
CNS - MEL
CNSMEL
Cairns
fre 6/12
15:45-22:05
1 stop5h 20m
Melbourne
tors 12/12
06:00-08:15
Nonstop3h 15m
CairnsMelbourne
CNS - MEL
CNSMEL
Cairns
fre 28/3
10:55-18:05
1 stop6h 10m
Melbourne
sön 30/3
12:00-16:45
1 stop5h 45m
CairnsMelbourne
CNS - MEL
CNSMEL
Cairns
lör 4/1
06:00-13:50
1 stop6h 50m
Melbourne
lör 4/1
18:00-22:45
2 stops29h 45m
CairnsMelbourne
CNS - MEL
CNSMEL
Cairns
tors 5/12
09:05-07:55
2 stops21h 50m
Melbourne
ons 11/12
18:55-14:50
2 stops20h 55m
CairnsMelbourne
CNS - MEL
CNSMEL
Cairns
fre 6/12
07:00-22:50
2 stops14h 50m
Melbourne
tors 12/12
07:00-18:30
2 stops12h 30m
CairnsMelbourne
CNS - MEL
CNSMEL
Cairns
sön 9/2
09:45-14:15
Nonstop3h 30m
CairnsMelbourne
CNS - MEL
CNSMEL
Cairns
mån 3/2
11:45-16:10
Nonstop3h 25m
CairnsMelbourne
CNS - MEL
CNSMEL
Cairns
mån 3/2
17:20-09:50
1 stop15h 30m
CairnsMelbourne
CNS - MEL
CNSMEL
Cairns
tors 28/11
15:35-23:40
1 stop7h 05m
Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 15 november 2024.
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to MelbourneExplore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 november 2024.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 november 2024.
Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne
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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Melbourne
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 8 November 2024.
Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 CNS to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 november 2024.
It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 November 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne. 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 15 november 2024.
The most flights from CNS to MEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).
Rainfall in Melbourne by month
Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.
Temperature in Melbourne by month
Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 15 november 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Cairns to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
Boarding
Crew
Comfort
Food
Entertainment
Reviews
The crew was great, the seats were comfy but in need of better lumbar support. I was disappointed in the movie selection. No classics, a lot of sci-fi/fantasy that hold no interest for me. All in all, B+ rating.
Overall
Boarding
Crew
Comfort
Food
Entertainment
Reviews
The crew was great, the seats were comfy but in need of better lumbar support. I was disappointed in the movie selection. No classics, a lot of sci-fi/fantasy that hold no interest for me. All in all, B+ rating.
Overall
Boarding
Crew
Comfort
Food
Entertainment
Reviews
The crew was great, the seats were comfy but in need of better lumbar support. I was disappointed in the movie selection. No classics, a lot of sci-fi/fantasy that hold no interest for me. All in all, B+ rating.
Overall
Boarding
Crew
Comfort
Food
Entertainment
Reviews
The crew was great, the seats were comfy but in need of better lumbar support. I was disappointed in the movie selection. No classics, a lot of sci-fi/fantasy that hold no interest for me. All in all, B+ rating.
Overall
Boarding
Crew
Comfort
Food
Entertainment
Reviews
The crew was great, the seats were comfy but in need of better lumbar support. I was disappointed in the movie selection. No classics, a lot of sci-fi/fantasy that hold no interest for me. All in all, B+ rating.
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