Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Cairns
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JQ Return flights from $171
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JQ,VA Return flights from $178
Dep.art Thu 16 JulRet.urn Thu 16 Jul$178
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Dep.art Wed 12 AugRet.urn Wed 19 Aug$180
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VA Return flights from $190
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JQ,QF Return flights from $213
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QF,VA Return flights from $219
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QF Return flights from $240
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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $306
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Dep.art Wed 22 JulRet.urn Mon 03 Aug$332
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JL,JQ Return flights from $447
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FJ,QF Return flights from $554
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FJ,JQ Return flights from $558
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NZ,VA Return flights from $810
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Dep.art Mon 07 SepRet.urn Fri 11 Sep$1,296
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Cheapest Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices
These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Cairns return airfares.
December 2025
$158
January 2026
$141
February 2026
$228
March 2026
$180
April 2026
$564
May 2026
$233
June 2026
$494
September 2026
$325
Average Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices
These are the average prices for Melbourne to Cairns return airfares.
December 2025
$338
January 2026
$307
February 2026
$265
March 2026
$293
April 2026
$343
May 2026
$265
June 2026
$343
July 2026
$412
August 2026
$299
September 2026
$342
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?Currently, the cheapest times in the year to travel to Cairns from Melbourne are June/2026 and July/2026.
What airlines fly non-stop to Cairns from Melbourne?Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct between Melbourne and Cairns.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Cairns?Jetstar is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Cairns.
What is the best airline to fly to Cairns from Melbourne?Singapore Airlines is the best airline to fly from Melbourne to Cairns. If you want direct flights then Qantas is the best. The best budget airline is Jetstar.
How to get from Melbourne to Cairns
Melbourne (Tullamarine)
to Cairns
2h 25m
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