Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Cairns
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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
$179
April 2026
$562
May 2026
$233
June 2026
$492
September 2026
$324
Average Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices
These are the average prices for Melbourne to Cairns return airfares.
December 2025
$337
January 2026
$306
February 2026
$265
March 2026
$292
April 2026
$342
May 2026
$264
June 2026
$342
July 2026
$411
August 2026
$298
September 2026
$341
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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