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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns from C$ 231

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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$ 231Jetstar
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Tue, 3 Dec - Sat, 7 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$ 232Jetstar
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Sat, 11 Jan - Thu, 16 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$ 242Jetstar
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Sun, 2 Feb - Sat, 15 Feb
4:20 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 25mdirect
12:10 p.m. - 6:05 p.m.CNS-MEL
5h 55m1 stop
C$ 365Virgin Australia
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Wed, 23 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr
4:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
3:45 p.m. - 11:05 p.m.CNS-MEL
6h 20m1 stop
C$ 367Virgin Australia
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Mon, 13 Jan - Thu, 16 Jan
6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
12:45 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 484
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Tue, 14 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.MEL-CNS
6h 30m1 stop
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 729
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Tue, 24 Dec - Sat, 28 Dec
9:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
12:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.CNS-MEL
6h 00m1 stop
C$ 1,326Qantas Airways
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Sat, 11 Jan - Fri, 17 Jan
11:55 a.m. - 7:35 p.m.MEL-CNS
8h 40m1 stop
12:45 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 1,536Qantas Airways
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Thu, 5 Dec - Mon, 9 Dec
6:55 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.MEL-CNS
18h 10m2 stops
6:40 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.CNS-MEL
22h 05m2 stops
C$ 1,858Air New Zealand
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Sun, 2 Feb - Sat, 15 Feb
8:00 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.MEL-CNS
9h 40m2 stops
C$ 589Virgin Australia
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Sat, 7 Dec
3:00 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.MEL-CNS
9h 15m2 stops
C$ 644Virgin Australia
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Sun, 8 Dec
1:00 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.MEL-CNS
11h 15m2 stops
C$ 721Virgin Australia
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Fri, 20 Dec
9:20 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.MEL-CNS
21h 10m2 stops
C$ 748
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Sun, 13 Apr
9:30 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.MEL-CNS
8h 10m2 stops
C$ 788Virgin Australia
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Fri, 20 Dec
9:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
C$ 837Qantas Airways
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Wed, 1 Jan
9:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
C$ 839Qantas Airways
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Sun, 9 Feb
5:00 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.MEL-CNS
7h 15m2 stops
C$ 875Virgin Australia
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Thu, 2 Jan
12:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.MEL-CNS
35h 00m2 stops
C$ 7,121Qatar Airways
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Sun, 16 Feb
12:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.MEL-CNS
35h 00m2 stops
C$ 7,142Qatar Airways
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Sun, 16 Feb
7:50 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
9:05 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 351Jetstar
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Sat, 23 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
7:50 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
9:05 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 391Jetstar
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Mon, 25 Nov - Tue, 3 Dec
7:50 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
3:50 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.CNS-MEL
7h 15m1 stop
C$ 407Jetstar
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Mon, 25 Nov - Tue, 3 Dec
5:30 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.MEL-CNS
5h 40m1 stop
6:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
5h 15m1 stop
C$ 416Virgin Australia
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Thu, 21 Nov - Thu, 28 Nov
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
5h 15m1 stop
C$ 431Virgin Australia
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Thu, 21 Nov - Thu, 28 Nov
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
6h 15m1 stop
C$ 482Virgin Australia
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Sun, 24 Nov - Thu, 28 Nov
6:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
5h 15m1 stop
2:40 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
5h 35m1 stop
C$ 487Virgin Australia
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Sat, 23 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
9:05 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 545Jetstar
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Fri, 22 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
11:45 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 560Virgin Australia
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Thu, 21 Nov - Mon, 25 Nov
11:55 a.m. - 7:35 p.m.MEL-CNS
8h 40m1 stop
2:55 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.CNS-MEL
8h 35m1 stop
C$ 811
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Sun, 24 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov
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$ 231Jetstar
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Tue, 3 Dec - Sat, 7 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$ 232Jetstar
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Sat, 11 Jan - Thu, 16 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$ 242Jetstar
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Sun, 2 Feb - Sat, 15 Feb
6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 244Jetstar
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Mon, 13 Jan - Sun, 19 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$ 245Jetstar
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Fri, 13 Dec - Mon, 16 Dec
6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 258Jetstar
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Mon, 17 Mar - Sun, 23 Mar
6:25 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 25mdirect
8:25 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 377Virgin Australia
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Tue, 15 Apr - Wed, 16 Apr
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$ 473Virgin Australia
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Fri, 20 Dec - Tue, 24 Dec
6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
12:45 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 484
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Tue, 14 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
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$ 657Virgin Australia
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Tue, 24 Dec - Sat, 28 Dec

Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

Our best Jetstar deals on Melbourne Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Jetstar
3 Dec
MEL7:50 p.m.Melbourne
3h 20m
CNS10:10 p.m.Cairns
7 Dec
CNS9:45 a.m.Cairns
3h 30m
MEL2:15 p.m.Melbourne
Jetstar
11 Jan
MEL6:00 a.m.Melbourne
3h 15m
CNS8:15 a.m.Cairns
16 Jan
CNS9:45 a.m.Cairns
3h 30m
MEL2:15 p.m.Melbourne
Jetstar
2 Feb
MEL6:00 a.m.Melbourne
3h 15m
CNS8:15 a.m.Cairns
15 Feb
CNS9:45 a.m.Cairns
3h 30m
MEL2:15 p.m.Melbourne

Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Melbourne Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Virgin Australia
23 Apr
MEL4:20 p.m.Melbourne
3h 25m
CNS7:45 p.m.Cairns
27 Apr
CNS12:10 p.m.Cairns
5h 55m
1 stop
MEL6:05 p.m.Melbourne
Virgin Australia
13 Jan
MEL4:45 p.m.Melbourne
3h 30m
CNS7:15 p.m.Cairns
16 Jan
CNS3:45 p.m.Cairns
6h 20m
1 stop
MEL11:05 p.m.Melbourne
Virgin Australia
2 Jan
MEL7:10 a.m.Melbourne
7h 50m
1 stop
CNS2:00 p.m.Cairns
13 Jan
CNS9:15 a.m.Cairns
3h 25m
MEL1:40 p.m.Melbourne

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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 2% more expensive in the morning than at noon

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

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$ 589

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$ 589. The best round-trip flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 231.
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?


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JetstarPriceFrom C$ 251Free CancellationRating
6.6
508 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$ 179. Generally, Jetstar has 20 flights on this route every week with an average price of C$ 223. Jetstar is rated 6.6/10 by our users.


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