Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Cairns

Q: How much are return flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Cairns is Rp 2.394.840. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Cairns?

3 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Cairns.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Cairns?

Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly direct from Melbourne to Cairns.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Melbourne to Cairns?

As of April 2025, there are 310 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Cairns.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Cairns is usually April 2025.

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Cairns Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Cairns Airport on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne to Cairns Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Q: How can I find the best flight deal to Cairns?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Q: When is the best time to book flights to Cairns?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Q: Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Cairns with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Cairns is Jetstar .

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Cairns? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cairns.Rp 1.024.554 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 May.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 19 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 1.024.554, select.

Cairns.Rp 1.195.613 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Apr.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 23 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 1.195.613, select.

Cairns.Rp 1.229.031 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 1.229.031, select.

Cairns.Rp 1.229.031 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 1.229.031, select.

Cairns.Rp 1.229.031 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 1.229.031, select.

Cairns.Rp 1.229.031 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 1.229.031, select.

Cairns.Rp 1.229.031 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 1.229.031, select.

Cairns.Rp 1.229.031 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rp 1.229.031, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Cairns

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Melbourne to Cairns: Alternative routes

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Melbourne to Cairns: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	Rp 1.024.554
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	3 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	310

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

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How to find cheap flights to Cairns from Melbourne

Looking for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Cairns? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

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