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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Melbourne

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JQ Return flights from $198
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$198
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Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$198
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Cheapest Cairns to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Cairns to Melbourne return airfares.

July 2026
$198
August 2026
$576
November 2026
$576
March 2027
$268

Average Cairns to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the average prices for Cairns to Melbourne return airfares.

July 2026
$528
August 2026
$442
September 2026
$469
October 2026
$427
November 2026
$407
February 2027
$417

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically July.

How much do return flights from Cairns to Melbourne cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Melbourne is $198.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Cairns to Melbourne?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Cairns to Melbourne is 16 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Cairns to Melbourne?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Cairns to Melbourne is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Melbourne?

Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Cairns to Melbourne take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Melbourne?

The IATA code for Melbourne is MEL. It is located in Australia at coordinates -37.66969, 144.8485.

When should you book flights to Melbourne?

From our data, you should book flights to Melbourne 30 days out.

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