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VA Return flights from $185
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JQ,VA Return flights from $191
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JQ Return flights from $203
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QF,VA Return flights from $228
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Dep. Wed 24 MarRet. Sun 28 Mar$233
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JQ,QF Return flights from $230
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QF Return flights from $268
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CZ,VA Return flights from $293
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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $307
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Dep. Fri 26 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$389
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CZ,JQ Return flights from $322
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FJ,VA Return flights from $779
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JQ,NZ Return flights from $805
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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Cairns

Return fares from Melbourne to Cairns by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Nov 2026
$199
Dec 2026
$170
Jan 2027
$171
Mar 2027
$172
Apr 2027
$227
May 2027
$158
Jun 2027
$159
Jul 2027
$308

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns is May 2027, with return fares from $158 — 49% cheaper than the most expensive month (July 2027, from $308).

When Should You Fly to Cairns?

Based on the fares we've tracked, May is typically the cheapest month to fly to Cairns, with return fares from $158. July is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $308.

Across the year, return fares to Cairns average around $195. If you can travel in the off-peak months of May, June and December, you'll generally pay up to 19% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Cairns return airfares.

November 2026
$199
December 2026
$170
January 2027
$171
March 2027
$172
April 2027
$227
May 2027
$158
June 2027
$159
July 2027
$308

Average Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Cairns return airfares.

November 2026
$411
December 2026
$294
January 2027
$300
February 2027
$316
March 2027
$304
April 2027
$296
May 2027
$300
June 2027
$306
July 2027
$326
August 2027
$325

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