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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from DKK 544 and round-trip from DKK 1,212. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:15
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:45
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,212 DKK 2,149
        44% off
        44% off
        DKK 2,149 DKK 1,212
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 07:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 12:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,327 DKK 2,149
        38% off
        38% off
        DKK 2,149 DKK 1,327
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:45
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,337 DKK 2,149
        38% off
        38% off
        DKK 2,149 DKK 1,337
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:50
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 00:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
        DKK 1,357
        37% off
        DKK 2,149 DKK 1,357
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 07:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 12:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,361
        37% off
        DKK 2,149 DKK 1,361
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:50
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 00:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
        DKK 1,386
        36% off
        DKK 2,149 DKK 1,386
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:45
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,409
        34% off
        DKK 2,149 DKK 1,409
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,476
        31% off
        DKK 2,149 DKK 1,476
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 07:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 12:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,487
        31% off
        DKK 2,149 DKK 1,487
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 07:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 12:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,487
        31% off
        DKK 2,149 DKK 1,487
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,499
        30% off
        DKK 2,149 DKK 1,499
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 1,504
        30% off
        DKK 2,149 DKK 1,504
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 16:05
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 18:25
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 544 DKK 958
        43% off
        43% off
        DKK 958 DKK 544
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 552 DKK 958
        42% off
        42% off
        DKK 958 DKK 552
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 560 DKK 958
        42% off
        42% off
        DKK 958 DKK 560
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 599
        37% off
        DKK 958 DKK 599
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 611
        36% off
        DKK 958 DKK 611
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 622
        35% off
        DKK 958 DKK 622
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 628
        34% off
        DKK 958 DKK 628
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 633
        34% off
        DKK 958 DKK 633
      • MEL 15:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 17:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 660
        31% off
        DKK 958 DKK 660
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 664
        31% off
        DKK 958 DKK 664
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 668
        30% off
        DKK 958 DKK 668
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        DKK 670
        30% off
        DKK 958 DKK 670
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next three months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Cairns for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com data's from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns is November, with an average price of DKK 644. The most expensive month is usually June, with an average price of DKK 1,473.

DKK 1,473
DKK 1,059
DKK 644
DKK 230
    Cheapest
  • DKK 1,237
    Sep
  • DKK 704
    Oct
  • DKK 644
    Nov
  • DKK 693
    Dec
  • DKK 773
    Jan
  • DKK 945
    Feb
  • DKK 946
    Mar
  • DKK 934
    Apr
  • DKK 861
    May
  • DKK 1,473
    Jun
  • DKK 1,134
    Jul
  • DKK 1,235
    Aug

Which month is cheapest to book a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, February is usually the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns, with an average price of DKK 1,384. April is typically the most expensive month, with an average price of DKK 2,554.

DKK 2,554
DKK 1,969
DKK 1,384
DKK 799
    Cheapest
  • DKK 1,877
    Sep
  • DKK 1,518
    Oct
  • DKK 1,837
    Nov
  • DKK 2,008
    Dec
  • DKK 2,063
    Jan
  • DKK 1,384
    Feb
  • DKK 1,488
    Mar
  • DKK 2,554
    Apr
  • DKK 1,730
    May
  • DKK 2,041
    Jun
  • DKK 2,312
    Jul
  • DKK 2,132
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Cairns for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure from Melbourne Airport to Cairns is on Tuesday, with prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Thursday as fares are typically the highest.

DKK 1,159
DKK 1,067
DKK 974
DKK 882
  • DKK 1,100
    Mon
  • DKK 974
    Tue
  • DKK 1,053
    Wed
  • DKK 1,159
    Thu
  • DKK 1,154
    Fri
  • DKK 1,145
    Sat
  • DKK 1,042
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Melbourne Airport to Cairns flights?

See which airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.
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Flight Schedule from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    06:25

    MEL

    3h 20m

    09:45

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    19:15

    MEL

    3h 25m

    22:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ942

    Melbourne Airport

    11:20

    MEL

    3h 20m

    14:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    17:25

    MEL

    3h 25m

    20:50

    CNS

    - - - - T F S
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What to know about flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

Cheapest return ticket price DKK 1,115
Cheapest one-way flight price DKK 538
Off-season travel month July
Peak season for travel December

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Cairns Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Cairns?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Cairns is October. During this time, flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Airport(CNS) take around 3 hours 20 minutes.
  • There are 1 airport(s) in Cairns (CNS): Cairns Airport.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5372 flights per month.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns. The average flight time is approximately 2 hours 57 minutes, with about 6 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns currently starts from DKK 544, with round-trip fares from DKK 1,212. The lowest fare is offered by Jetstar Airways departing on Tue, Nov 10; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Melbourne Airport to Cairns is about 3 hours 7 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Melbourne Airport to Cairns is DKK 1,308, and the average round-trip fare is DKK 2,386. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns are usually cheapest in November, with an average one-way fare of about DKK 1,308. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns departs at 06:25, and the latest one departs at 19:05. There are approximately 8 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns usually arrive at Cairns Airport. Cairns Airport is the most convenient option for this route.
  • Jetstar Airwaysand IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns. Basic fares start from DKK 544. Before comparing final prices, watch out for baggage, seat selection, and payment surcharges.

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