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JQ,VA Return flights from $233
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Cheapest Cairns to Melbourne Return Prices

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

December 2025
$158
January 2026
$190
February 2026
$329
March 2026
$190
September 2026
$329

Average Cairns to Melbourne Return Prices

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

December 2025
$397
January 2026
$298
February 2026
$305
March 2026
$327
April 2026
$318
May 2026
$284

Did you know...

  • CNS is the IATA code for Cairns.
  • The shortest trip from Cairns to Melbourne (Tullamarine) one-way is 3 hrs 20 mins on
  • The closest train station to Cairns airport is Freshwater Connection which is 4 kms away.

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne from Cairns?

Right now, February/2027 is the cheapest month to travel from Cairns to Melbourne. The most expensive time is January/2027.

What airlines fly non-stop to Melbourne from Cairns?

Qantas and Jetstar fly direct between Cairns and Melbourne.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne from Cairns?

The cheapest airline to fly to Melbourne from Cairns is Jetstar.

What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne from Cairns?

Qantas is the best airline to fly between Cairns and Melbourne and it flies non-stop. The best low-cost airline is Jetstar.

How to get from Cairns to Melbourne
Cairns
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Melbourne (Tullamarine)
2h 25m

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