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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Cairns

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QF One-Way flights from $181
Dep. Tue 15 Sep$181
Dep. Thu 17 Sep$181
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Dep. Mon 14 Sep$191
Dep. Mon 31 Aug$191
Dep. Wed 02 Sep$191
Dep. Sat 05 Sep$191
Dep. Sun 06 Sep$191
Dep. Mon 07 Sep$191
Dep. Tue 08 Sep$191
Dep. Wed 09 Sep$191
Dep. Mon 17 Aug$191
Dep. Mon 24 Aug$191
Dep. Fri 21 Aug$197
Dep. Sat 22 Aug$207
Dep. Sun 23 Aug$207
Dep. Fri 28 Aug$207
Dep. Sat 29 Aug$207
Dep. Thu 03 Sep$207
Dep. Fri 04 Sep$207
Dep. Tue 01 Sep$207
Dep. Thu 10 Sep$207
Dep. Fri 11 Sep$207
Dep. Wed 16 Sep$207
Dep. Tue 25 Aug$207
Dep. Wed 26 Aug$207
Dep. Tue 18 Aug$207
Dep. Wed 19 Aug$207
Dep. Thu 20 Aug$207
Dep. Mon 03 Aug$207
Dep. Tue 04 Aug$207
Dep. Wed 05 Aug$207
Dep. Thu 06 Aug$207
Dep. Fri 07 Aug$207
Dep. Sat 08 Aug$207
Dep. Mon 10 Aug$207
Dep. Tue 11 Aug$207
Dep. Wed 12 Aug$207
Dep. Thu 13 Aug$207
Dep. Fri 14 Aug$207

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 $188.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Cairns is 20 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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