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Find cheap airlines flights from Melbourne to Cairns

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Melbourne to Cairns, including Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Cairns

Non stop flight deals! Book direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns: One way flights from AED 288, round trip flights from AED 502. Cheapest next 3 months.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Melbourne to Cairns

The distance between Melbourne and Cairns is about 2,320.47 km. It takes around 3 hours 24 minutes on average to fly from Melbourne to Cairns. The most popular month to Cairns is June. The off-season for travel is March.

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 288
Cheapest return ticket price AED 502
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 2,320.47 km
Average flight time 3 hours 24 minutes
Popular airline Virgin Australia

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

The cheapest time for Melbourne to Cairns flights: Jul 20 to Jul 27 — one way flight prices from AED 274.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Melbourne to Cairns based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 785.

  • How long does it take to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)?

    It takes about 3 hours 24 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)?

  • How many airports are there in Cairns (CNS)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Cairns (CNS): Cairns Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Cairns

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