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JQ One-Way flights from $92
Dep. Fri 21 Aug$92
Dep. Tue 06 Oct$92
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Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices

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

July 2026
$198
August 2026
$225
September 2026
$260
October 2026
$301
November 2026
$247
December 2026
$260
January 2027
$124
March 2027
$264

Average Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices

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

July 2026
$568
August 2026
$488
September 2026
$462
October 2026
$462
November 2026
$429
December 2026
$447
January 2027
$451
February 2027
$457
March 2027
$424

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically January.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Cairns cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Cairns is $191.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Cairns is 21 August 2026.

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

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

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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