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Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne from $149

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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — MEL
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult

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 726,782 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 6/3

09:45-14:15

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

06:15-08:30

Nonstop3h 15m

$269

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sun 8/12

15:45-23:05

1 stop6h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 13/12

06:15-08:30

Nonstop3h 15m

$359

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Tue 10/12

18:20-07:35

1 stop12h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 12/12

06:00-13:30

1 stop8h 30m

$388

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Tue 10/12

06:40-20:20

1 stop12h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 12/12

06:00-14:55

1 stop9h 55m

$399

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 3/12

15:45-23:05

1 stop6h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

12:00-18:35

1 stop6h 35m

$419

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 10/12

20:30-20:40

2 stops23h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 17/12

18:00-13:55

2 stops20h 55m

$2,473

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 17/12

07:35-12:00

Nonstop3h 25m

$149

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 19/12

19:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

$160

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Tue 10/12

06:40-23:15

1 stop15h 35m

$177

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Wed 15/1

12:30-00:30

1 stop11h 00m

$197

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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 (ME1). 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 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$269

One-way from

$149

Popular in

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April
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/3-13/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 45m total
  • Cairns to Melbourne
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Cairns to Melbourne
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Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne
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 20 November 2024.

Tue 3/1207:35CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Mon 15/918:45MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 19/11$329
Sun 8/1215:45CNS - MEL
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/1206:15MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$359
Tue 10/1218:20CNS - AVV
1 stop12h 15mJetstar
Thu 12/1206:00AVV - CNS
1 stop8h 30mJetstar
Deal found 19/11$388
Tue 10/1206:40CNS - AVV
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1206:00AVV - CNS
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$399
Tue 3/1215:45CNS - MEL
1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia
Mon 15/912:00MEL - CNS
1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$419
Sat 23/1106:30CNS - MEL
2 stops24h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 27/1111:55MEL - CNS
1 stop8h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$886
Tue 26/1120:30CNS - MEL
2 stops20h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 30/1118:55MEL - CNS
2 stops17h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/11$2,449

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 15 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. 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?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Cairns to Melbourne 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 20 November 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to Melbourne in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 5% 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Melbourne 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

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 20 November 2024.

The most flights from CNS to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 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 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 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, 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 20 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cairns to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and Jetstar. 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.
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
531 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.6
Good
821 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.6
Good
489 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.5
Good
3,834 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Cairns to Melbourne, you will be flying from Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre of the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 16 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Cairns on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Melbourne round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to Melbourne is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $269 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $419 and $1,785 round-trip. Jetstar is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Melbourne one-way?

    $149 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 $160 and $457, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Melbourne?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Melbourne on time: Alliance Airlines (100%), Etihad Airways (79%), Qatar Airways (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    On average you can expect to pay $525 for a flight from Cairns to Melbourne. The cheapest flight overall is $129 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Melbourne) is currently priced at $253.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne 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 Cairns to Melbourne?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Cairns to Melbourne 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.

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$201Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$213Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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