Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns from C$ 106
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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Cairns?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?
In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 227. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of March, then departing from Melbourne Airport during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around C$ 229.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?
Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Cairns. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 264. Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around C$ 342. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?
Flying to Cairns from Melbourne Airport in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 310 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of C$ 342.
What is the cheapest Melbourne to Cairns flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairns?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairns from Melbourne Airport when booking 17 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairns for around C$ 334 when searching 17 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairns from Melbourne Airport for as low as C$ 289 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to Cairns flights?
There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Cairns flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Cairns on average per day?
17 flights are operational daily from Melbourne Airport to Cairns as of May 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00a.m., with 77% of flights per day taking off at noon.
How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Cairns on average per week?
As of May 2025, there are 124 flights per week flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.
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How far is Melbourne to Cairns by plane?
A flight from Melbourne to Cairns will travel around 2307.1 km. 3h 20m 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?
As of May 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from 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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Cairns is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (36.32% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (19.20%), Airbus A320-100/200 (18.91%), and Airbus A321-100/200 (17.39%).
What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Cairns is Jetstar (100% of total bookings).
Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
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| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom C$ 250 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.6 446 reviews |
Jetstar Flights From Melbourne Airport to Cairns
The lowest priced Jetstar flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns from the last 72 hours was C$ 179. Generally, Jetstar has 15 flights on this route every week with an average price of C$ 222. Jetstar is rated 6.6/10 by our users.
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Can I find flights from Melbourne to Cairns with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. All flights to Cairns from Melbourne on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.
How can momondo help me find flights from Melbourne to Cairns?
Once all potential Melbourne to Cairns flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.
I’m not ready to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Cairns from Melbourne. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.