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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns from C$ 233

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6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 233Jetstar
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Tue, 3 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec
7:50 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 245Jetstar
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Tue, 26 Nov - Thu, 5 Dec
6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 252Jetstar
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Mon, 3 Feb - Thu, 6 Feb
6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 259Jetstar
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Mon, 3 Feb - Thu, 6 Feb
9:10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.MEL-CNS
5h 50m1 stop
7:55 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 343Virgin Australia
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Tue, 21 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
3:45 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.CNS-MEL
6h 20m1 stop
C$ 357Virgin Australia
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Mon, 25 Nov - Fri, 29 Nov
9:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
9:05 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 524
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Thu, 19 Dec - Mon, 23 Dec
9:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 530
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Thu, 28 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec
6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.MEL-CNS
13h 00m1 stop
12:45 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 734Qantas Airways
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Fri, 27 Dec - Tue, 31 Dec
7:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.MEL-CNS
5h 40m1 stop
12:45 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 745Qantas Airways
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Tue, 31 Dec - Wed, 8 Jan
6:50 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.MEL-CNS
5h 25m1 stop
C$ 325Virgin Australia
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Sun, 2 Feb
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
C$ 328Virgin Australia
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Thu, 2 Jan
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
C$ 340Virgin Australia
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Sun, 10 Nov
3:10 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.MEL-CNS
9h 05m1 stop
C$ 342Virgin Australia
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Tue, 12 Nov
10:45 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.MEL-CNS
13h 00m1 stop
C$ 501Qantas Airways
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Sat, 28 Dec
11:55 a.m. - 7:35 p.m.MEL-CNS
8h 40m1 stop
C$ 540Qantas Airways
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Fri, 27 Dec
12:10 p.m. - 7:35 p.m.MEL-CNS
8h 25m2 stops
C$ 604
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Sun, 10 Nov
6:50 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.MEL-CNS
18h 00m2 stops
C$ 1,819Emirates
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Sat, 16 Nov
12:45 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.MEL-CNS
39h 10m2 stops
C$ 7,284Qatar Airways
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Fri, 15 Nov
12:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
34h 30m2 stops
C$ 7,288Qatar Airways
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Fri, 15 Nov
12:10 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.MEL-CNS
5h 30m1 stop
2:40 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
5h 35m1 stop
C$ 529Virgin Australia
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Sat, 9 Nov - Sat, 16 Nov
6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
7:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 580Jetstar
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Fri, 8 Nov - Tue, 12 Nov
6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
7:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 637Jetstar
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Thu, 7 Nov - Mon, 11 Nov
7:50 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
7:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 735Jetstar
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Tue, 5 Nov - Sat, 9 Nov
5:35 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.MEL-CNS
6h 40m2 stops
5:20 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.CNS-MEL
5h 55m1 stop
C$ 978Virgin Australia
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Fri, 8 Nov - Tue, 19 Nov
5:30 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.MEL-CNS
6h 45m2 stops
5:20 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.CNS-MEL
5h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,045Virgin Australia
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Fri, 8 Nov - Tue, 19 Nov
6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 233Jetstar
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Tue, 3 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec
7:50 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 245Jetstar
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Tue, 26 Nov - Thu, 5 Dec
6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 262Jetstar
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Tue, 21 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan
6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 282Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Dec - Sat, 7 Dec
7:50 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
7:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 331Jetstar
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Wed, 27 Nov - Mon, 2 Dec
6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
7:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 349Jetstar
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Fri, 3 Jan - Fri, 10 Jan
6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
9:05 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 350Jetstar
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Fri, 3 Jan - Tue, 7 Jan
6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 368Jetstar
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Sun, 24 Nov - Thu, 28 Nov
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
7:55 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 374Virgin Australia
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Mon, 13 Jan - Mon, 20 Jan
9:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
9:05 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 524
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Thu, 19 Dec - Mon, 23 Dec

Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Melbourne Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Virgin Australia
21 Jan
MEL9:10 a.m.Melbourne
5h 50m
1 stop
CNS2:00 p.m.Cairns
25 Jan
CNS7:55 p.m.Cairns
3h 25m
MEL12:20 a.m.Melbourne
Virgin Australia
25 Nov
MEL6:05 a.m.Melbourne
3h 30m
CNS8:35 a.m.Cairns
29 Nov
CNS3:45 p.m.Cairns
6h 20m
1 stop
MEL11:05 p.m.Melbourne
Virgin Australia
13 Jan
MEL6:05 a.m.Melbourne
3h 30m
CNS8:35 a.m.Cairns
20 Jan
CNS7:55 p.m.Cairns
3h 25m
MEL12:20 a.m.Melbourne

Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

Our best Jetstar deals on Melbourne Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Jetstar
3 Dec
MEL6:00 a.m.Melbourne
3h 15m
CNS8:15 a.m.Cairns
15 Dec
CNS9:45 a.m.Cairns
3h 30m
MEL2:15 p.m.Melbourne
Jetstar
26 Nov
MEL7:50 p.m.Melbourne
3h 20m
CNS10:10 p.m.Cairns
5 Dec
CNS9:45 a.m.Cairns
3h 30m
MEL2:15 p.m.Melbourne
Jetstar
3 Feb
MEL6:00 a.m.Melbourne
3h 15m
CNS8:15 a.m.Cairns
6 Feb
CNS9:45 a.m.Cairns
3h 30m
MEL2:15 p.m.Melbourne

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

February. The cheapest time of year to fly to Cairns from Melbourne Airport is February. The most expensive is June.

What is the cheapest day to depart Melbourne Airport for Cairns?

Monday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Monday. The most expensive is typically Friday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

At noon. Melbourne Airport to Cairns flights are approximately 10% more expensive in the morning than at noon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Cairns from Melbourne Airport?

Jetstar. Jetstar is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

How far in advance should you book Melbourne Airport to Cairns flights?

54 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns is approximately 54 days to departure

How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Cairns on average per day?

20 flights are operational weekly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns as of November 2024. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00a.m., with 74% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Cairns on average per week?

As of November 2024, there are 142 flights per week flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns. The most common day of the week flights depart is Friday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to Cairns flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Melbourne Airport to Cairns.

How have Melbourne Airport to Cairns flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for Melbourne Airport to Cairns flights are approximately 7% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Melbourne Airport to Cairns (MEL to CNS) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

C$ 325

Fastest flight time

3h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is C$ 325. The best round-trip flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 233.
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns takes 3h 15m
Direct flights go from Melbourne Airport to Cairns every day.
There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

  • How far is Melbourne to Cairns by plane?

    A flight from Melbourne to Cairns will travel around 2307.1 km. 3h 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

  • What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?


Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

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JetstarPriceFrom C$ 303Free CancellationRating
6.6
524 reviews
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  • Jetstar Flights From Melbourne Airport to Cairns

    The lowest priced Jetstar flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns from the last 72 hours was C$ 217. Generally, Jetstar has 22 flights on this route every week with an average price of C$ 245. Jetstar is rated 6.6/10 by our users.


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