How much are round-trip flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Cairns is $91. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Cairns?

3 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Cairns.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Cairns?

Qantas, Jetstar and Etihad Airways fly direct from Melbourne to Cairns.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne to Cairns?

There are 161 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Cairns, as of May 2024.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Cairns is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Cairns Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Cairns Airport on Saturday, November 16, 2024 .

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne to Cairns Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cairns?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cairns?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Melbourne to Cairns?

The cheapest airline that flies to Cairns is Jetstar.

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Cairns.$91 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 16, returning Tue, Nov 19.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, Nov 16, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Cairns on Tue, Nov 19, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $91, select.

Cairns.$111 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 25, returning Fri, Dec 6.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, Nov 25, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Cairns on Fri, Dec 6, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $111, select.

Cairns.$114 per passenger.Departing Sun, Feb 2, returning Sun, Feb 9.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, Feb 2, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Cairns on Sun, Feb 9, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $114, select.

Cairns.$114 per passenger.Departing Sun, Mar 9, returning Sat, Mar 15.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, Mar 9, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Cairns on Sat, Mar 15, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $114, select.

Cairns.$126 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 7, returning Tue, Dec 10.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, Dec 7, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Cairns on Tue, Dec 10, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.

Cairns.$126 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 23, returning Wed, Sep 18.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, Aug 23, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Cairns on Wed, Sep 18, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.

Cairns.$130 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 31, returning Wed, Sep 4.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, Aug 31, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Cairns on Wed, Sep 4, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $130, select.

Cairns.$130 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 26, returning Sat, Nov 2.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, Oct 26, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Cairns on Sat, Nov 2, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $130, select.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Cairns

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Melbourne to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$91
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	3 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	161

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

: The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Cairns is $91. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: 3 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Cairns.
: Qantas, Jetstar and Etihad Airways fly direct from Melbourne to Cairns.
: There are 161 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Cairns, as of May 2024.
: The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Cairns is usually November.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Cairns Airport on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
: Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: The cheapest airline that flies to Cairns is Jetstar.

How to find cheap flights to Cairns from Melbourne

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