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VA Return flights from $242

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JQ Return flights from $248

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JQ,VA Return flights from $258

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QF,VA Return flights from $275

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JQ,QF Return flights from $285

Dep.art Tue 13 OctRet.urn Sat 24 Oct^$285

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QF Return flights from $312

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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $436

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FJ,VA Return flights from $862

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FJ,JQ Return flights from $907

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PX,VA Return flights from $961

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Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Cairns from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Cairns

Return fares from Melbourne to Cairns by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026

$198

Aug 2026

$192

Sep 2026

$225

Oct 2026

$301

Nov 2026

$247

Dec 2026

$231

Jan 2027

$268

Mar 2027

$264

Apr 2027

$326

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns is August 2026, with return fares from $192 — 41% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $326).

When Should You Fly to Cairns?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Cairns, with return fares from $192. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $326.

Across the year, return fares to Cairns average around $250. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, July and September, you'll generally pay up to 23% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices

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

July 2026

$198

August 2026

$192

September 2026

$225

October 2026

$301

November 2026

$247

December 2026

$231

January 2027

$268

March 2027

$264

April 2027

$326

Average Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices

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

July 2026

$571

August 2026

$482

September 2026

$452

October 2026

$434

November 2026

$420

December 2026

$470

January 2027

$457

March 2027

$408

April 2027

$469

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Cairns

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Cairns cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Cairns is $242.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Cairns is 08 November 2026.

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

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

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Cairns?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.

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

The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Cairns?

The IATA code for Cairns is CNS. It is located in Australia at coordinates -16.87469, 145.7537.

When should you book flights to Cairns?

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

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