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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns from $126

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06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$255Jetstar
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Wed, 19 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$256Jetstar
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Wed, 4 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
07:35 - 12:00CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$258Jetstar
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Sat, 7 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$260Jetstar
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Fri, 6 Dec - Thu, 12 Dec
06:00 - 08:15MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$261Jetstar
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Fri, 13 Dec - Tue, 17 Dec
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$263Jetstar
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Sun, 12 Jan - Thu, 16 Jan
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
09:15 - 13:40CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
Wed, 11 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec
06:05 - 08:35MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
09:15 - 13:40CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$358Virgin Australia
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Fri, 6 Dec - Mon, 9 Dec
10:45 - 16:45MEL-CNS
7h 00m1 stop
11:45 - 16:10CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$364Virgin Australia
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Fri, 6 Dec - Thu, 12 Dec
08:35 - 11:05MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
19:55 - 00:20CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$365Virgin Australia
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Fri, 21 Mar - Fri, 4 Apr
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
$126Jetstar
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Sat, 7 Dec
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
$127Jetstar
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Sun, 12 Jan
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
$129Jetstar
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Sat, 7 Dec
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
$131Jetstar
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Tue, 14 Jan
08:35 - 11:05MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
$195Virgin Australia
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Tue, 1 Apr
21:20 - 09:05MEL-CNS
12h 45m1 stop
Fri, 14 Feb
06:00 - 10:10MEL-CNS
5h 10m1 stop
$207Virgin Australia
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Mon, 24 Mar
07:00 - 14:55MEL-CNS
8h 55m1 stop
Tue, 18 Feb
09:45 - 12:05MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
$273Qantas Airways
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Fri, 13 Dec
16:00 - 22:45MEL-CNS
7h 45m2 stops
$473Qantas Airways
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Sun, 16 Feb
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
09:05 - 13:30CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$319Jetstar
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Tue, 26 Nov - Wed, 4 Dec
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
07:35 - 12:00CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$321Jetstar
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Tue, 26 Nov - Thu, 5 Dec
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$335Jetstar
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Sat, 23 Nov - Thu, 5 Dec
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
09:05 - 13:30CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$336Jetstar
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Tue, 26 Nov - Wed, 4 Dec
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
15:45 - 23:05CNS-MEL
6h 20m1 stop
Tue, 26 Nov - Tue, 3 Dec
06:05 - 08:35MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
Sun, 24 Nov - Thu, 5 Dec
17:10 - 23:15MEL-CNS
7h 05m1 stop
15:45 - 23:05CNS-MEL
6h 20m1 stop
$455Virgin Australia
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Tue, 26 Nov - Fri, 6 Dec
06:05 - 08:35MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
10:55 - 18:35CNS-MEL
6h 40m1 stop
$459Virgin Australia
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Tue, 26 Nov - Mon, 2 Dec
11:55 - 15:55MEL-CNS
5h 00m1 stop
06:00 - 12:35CNS-MEL
5h 35m1 stop
$825Qantas Airways
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Tue, 26 Nov - Thu, 28 Nov
07:30 - 16:50MEL-CNS
10h 20m1 stop
12:45 - 17:10CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$858Qantas Airways
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Sat, 23 Nov - Tue, 3 Dec
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$255Jetstar
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Wed, 19 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$256Jetstar
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Wed, 4 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
07:35 - 12:00CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$258Jetstar
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Sat, 7 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$260Jetstar
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Fri, 6 Dec - Thu, 12 Dec
06:00 - 08:15MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$261Jetstar
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Fri, 13 Dec - Tue, 17 Dec
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$263Jetstar
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Sun, 12 Jan - Thu, 16 Jan
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
09:15 - 13:40CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
Wed, 11 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec
06:05 - 08:35MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
09:15 - 13:40CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$358Virgin Australia
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Fri, 6 Dec - Mon, 9 Dec
08:35 - 11:05MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
19:55 - 00:20CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$365Virgin Australia
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Fri, 21 Mar - Fri, 4 Apr
06:25 - 09:50MEL-CNS
3h 25mdirect
20:25 - 23:50CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$413Virgin Australia
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Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

Our best Jetstar deals on Melbourne Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Jetstar
19 Feb
MEL06:15Melbourne
3h 15m
CNS08:30Cairns
23 Feb
CNS09:45Cairns
3h 30m
MEL14:15Melbourne
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4 Dec
MEL19:50Melbourne
3h 20m
CNS22:10Cairns
10 Dec
CNS09:45Cairns
3h 30m
MEL14:15Melbourne
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7 Dec
MEL19:50Melbourne
3h 20m
CNS22:10Cairns
11 Dec
CNS07:35Cairns
3h 25m
MEL12:00Melbourne

Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Melbourne Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Virgin Australia
6 Dec
MEL06:05Melbourne
3h 30m
CNS08:35Cairns
9 Dec
CNS09:15Cairns
3h 25m
MEL13:40Melbourne
Virgin Australia
6 Dec
MEL10:45Melbourne
7h 00m
1 stop
CNS16:45Cairns
12 Dec
CNS11:45Cairns
3h 25m
MEL16:10Melbourne
Virgin Australia
21 Mar
MEL08:35Melbourne
3h 30m
CNS11:05Cairns
4 Apr
CNS19:55Cairns
3h 25m
MEL00:20Melbourne

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Melbourne Airport is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $295, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of February, then departing from Melbourne Airport during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $347.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns from Melbourne Airport. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $386. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $418. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cairns.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns when you can find flight prices for as low as $345. Flying to Cairns in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $425 on average. Flights to Cairns from Melbourne Airport in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Cairns flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairns?

We recommend purchasing flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns 54 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Cairns for $399. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Cairns outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns for $547.

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to Cairns flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Cairns flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to Cairns flights?

You could potentially save up to 41% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to Cairns flight.

How have Melbourne Airport to Cairns flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for Melbourne Airport to Cairns flights are approximately 7% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

$126

Fastest flight time

3h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $126. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $255.
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns takes 3h 15m
Direct flights go from Melbourne Airport to Cairns every day.
There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

  • How far is Melbourne to Cairns by plane?

    Melbourne and Cairns are 2307.1 km apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 3h 15m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

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Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

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JetstarPriceFrom $188Free cancellationRating
6.6
507 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $231Free cancellationRating
7.5
485 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $286Free cancellationRating
7.6
820 reviews
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  • Qantas Airways Flights From Melbourne Airport to Cairns

    Qantas Airways is one of the most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns, operating 27 flights/week on average for this route. A good Qantas Airways flight deal for Melbourne Airport to Cairns starts from $186 round-trip, up to an average price of $397. Our users have rated Qantas Airways at 7.6/10.

  • Virgin Australia Flights From Melbourne Airport to Cairns

    $150 is the best Virgin Australia flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Cairns found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Virgin Australia ticket price found was closer to $300, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Virgin Australia (7.5/10 from 485 user reviews) flies into Cairns from Melbourne Airport 8 times in an average week so prices can vary.


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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Cairns from Melbourne with this policy.

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momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from Melbourne to Cairns.

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