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Cheapest Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices

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

December 2025
$156
January 2026
$139
February 2026
$225
March 2026
$177
April 2026
$556
May 2026
$230
June 2026
$487
September 2026
$320

Average Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices

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

December 2025
$334
January 2026
$303
February 2026
$262
March 2026
$289
April 2026
$339
May 2026
$261
June 2026
$339
July 2026
$407
August 2026
$295
September 2026
$337

Did you know...

  • The IATA code for Cairns is CNS and for Melbourne it is MEL.
  • Melbourne and Cairns are in the same time zone. The good news is that you won't be jetlagged once you get there.
  • The distance from Cairns to Melbourne is 2,314 kilometres.

Questions and Answers

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

Right now, March/2026 and October/2026 are the lowest-price times in the year to fly to Cairns from Melbourne. You will pay the most in September/2026.

What airlines fly direct to Cairns from Melbourne?

Jetstar fly non-stop between Melbourne and Cairns.

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

The cheapest airline to fly to Cairns from Melbourne is Virgin Australia.

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

Emirates is the best airline to fly to Cairns from Melbourne. Jetstar is the best if you want non-stop flights.

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

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