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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns from £129

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns departing on 3/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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06:00 - 08:15MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
£129Jetstar
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Tue, 3 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec
06:00 - 08:15MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
£131Jetstar
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Mon, 13 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
06:00 - 12:15CNS-MEL
5h 15m1 stop
Mon, 13 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
09:10 - 14:00MEL-CNS
5h 50m1 stop
19:55 - 00:20CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
£190Virgin Australia
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Tue, 21 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan
06:05 - 08:35MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
15:45 - 23:05CNS-MEL
6h 20m1 stop
£197Virgin Australia
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Mon, 25 Nov - Fri, 29 Nov
06:25 - 09:45MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
11:50 - 17:20CNS-MEL
5h 30m1 stop
Thu, 17 Apr - Fri, 25 Apr
06:00 - 18:00MEL-CNS
13h 00m1 stop
12:45 - 17:10CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
£406Qantas Airways
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Fri, 27 Dec - Tue, 31 Dec
07:20 - 12:00MEL-CNS
5h 40m1 stop
12:45 - 17:10CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
£412Qantas Airways
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Tue, 31 Dec - Wed, 8 Jan
07:00 - 18:30MEL-CNS
11h 30m2 stops
07:00 - 21:05CNS-MEL
14h 05m2 stops
£766Air Niugini
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Thu, 17 Apr - Fri, 25 Apr
07:00 - 18:30MEL-CNS
11h 30m2 stops
07:00 - 21:05CNS-MEL
14h 05m2 stops
£768Air Niugini
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Thu, 17 Apr - Fri, 25 Apr
15:10 - 23:15MEL-CNS
9h 05m1 stop
£189Virgin Australia
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Tue, 12 Nov
15:00 - 23:15MEL-CNS
9h 15m2 stops
£192Virgin Australia
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Tue, 1 Apr
06:05 - 08:35MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
£197Virgin Australia
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Tue, 12 Nov
06:05 - 08:35MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
£212Virgin Australia
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Sun, 10 Nov
06:45 - 18:00MEL-CNS
12h 15m1 stop
£229Qantas Airways
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Thu, 2 Jan
10:45 - 22:45MEL-CNS
13h 00m1 stop
£277Qantas Airways
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Sat, 28 Dec
11:55 - 19:35MEL-CNS
8h 40m1 stop
£298Qantas Airways
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Fri, 27 Dec
00:45 - 14:55MEL-CNS
39h 10m2 stops
£4,027Qatar Airways
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Fri, 15 Nov
00:45 - 10:15MEL-CNS
34h 30m2 stops
£4,029Qatar Airways
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Fri, 15 Nov
00:45 - 14:55MEL-CNS
39h 10m2 stops
£4,031Qatar Airways
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Fri, 15 Nov
12:10 - 16:40MEL-CNS
5h 30m1 stop
14:40 - 21:15CNS-MEL
5h 35m1 stop
£292Virgin Australia
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Sat, 9 Nov - Sat, 16 Nov
16:10 - 23:15MEL-CNS
8h 05m1 stop
15:45 - 23:05CNS-MEL
6h 20m1 stop
£299Virgin Australia
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Tue, 5 Nov - Tue, 12 Nov
06:00 - 08:15MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
07:35 - 12:00CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
£321Jetstar
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Fri, 8 Nov - Tue, 12 Nov
06:00 - 08:15MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
07:35 - 12:00CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
£352Jetstar
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Thu, 7 Nov - Mon, 11 Nov
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
07:35 - 12:00CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
£406Jetstar
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Tue, 5 Nov - Sat, 9 Nov
17:35 - 23:15MEL-CNS
6h 40m2 stops
17:20 - 00:15CNS-MEL
5h 55m1 stop
£541Virgin Australia
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Fri, 8 Nov - Tue, 19 Nov
17:30 - 23:15MEL-CNS
6h 45m2 stops
17:20 - 00:15CNS-MEL
5h 55m1 stop
£578Virgin Australia
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Fri, 8 Nov - Tue, 19 Nov
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
£129Jetstar
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Wed, 4 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
£132Jetstar
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Tue, 3 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
£136Jetstar
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Mon, 9 Dec - Fri, 13 Dec
06:00 - 08:15MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
£145Jetstar
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Tue, 21 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan
06:00 - 08:15MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
09:05 - 13:30CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
£146Jetstar
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Tue, 26 Nov - Tue, 31 Dec
06:00 - 08:15MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
£156Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Dec - Sat, 7 Dec
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
07:35 - 12:00CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
£167Jetstar
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Mon, 16 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec
18:45 - 22:05MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
11:00 - 14:30CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
£176Jetstar
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Sun, 27 Apr - Sun, 4 May
06:05 - 08:35MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
19:55 - 00:20CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
£207Virgin Australia
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Mon, 13 Jan - Mon, 20 Jan
09:45 - 12:05MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
09:05 - 13:30CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
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
MEL09:10Melbourne
5h 50m
1 stop
CNS14:00Cairns
25 Jan
CNS19:55Cairns
3h 25m
MEL00:20Melbourne
Virgin Australia
25 Nov
MEL06:05Melbourne
3h 30m
CNS08:35Cairns
29 Nov
CNS15:45Cairns
6h 20m
1 stop
MEL23:05Melbourne
Virgin Australia
13 Jan
MEL06:05Melbourne
3h 30m
CNS08:35Cairns
20 Jan
CNS19:55Cairns
3h 25m
MEL00:20Melbourne

Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

Our best Jetstar deals on Melbourne Airport to Cairns flight tickets
Jetstar
3 Dec
MEL06:00Melbourne
3h 15m
CNS08:15Cairns
15 Dec
CNS09:45Cairns
3h 30m
MEL14:15Melbourne
Jetstar
13 Jan
MEL06:00Melbourne
3h 15m
CNS08:15Cairns
30 Jan
CNS09:45Cairns
3h 30m
MEL14:15Melbourne
Jetstar
3 Dec
MEL19:50Melbourne
3h 20m
CNS22:10Cairns
10 Dec
CNS09:45Cairns
3h 30m
MEL14:15Melbourne

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?

Saturday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Saturday. The most expensive is usually Friday.

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

In the afternoon. Melbourne Airport to Cairns flights are approximately 38% more expensive at midday than in the afternoon

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

Jetstar. Jetstar and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers 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?

As of November 2024, there are 20 flights per week flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns. The most common time of day flights depart is 06:00, with 74% of flights taking off at midday.

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

142 flights are operational weekly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns as of November 2024. The most popular departure day for this route is Friday, with 18% of flights per week 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 8% 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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Best price found

£189

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 £189. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £129.
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?

    Melbourne and Cairns are 1433.6 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 3h 15m.

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

    Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • 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 a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • 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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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom £136Free CancellationRating
7.6
492 reviews
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JetstarPriceFrom £143Free CancellationRating
6.6
524 reviews
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  • Virgin Australia Flights From Melbourne Airport to Cairns

    Across 10 Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns this week, the average price was £284, with the best Virgin Australia deals starting from £176 round-trip. 492 users have rated Virgin Australia on momondo, with an average score of 7.6/10.

  • Jetstar Flights From Melbourne Airport to Cairns

    Across 524 Jetstar reviews on momondo, the average score is 6.6/10. Jetstar flies from Melbourne Airport to Cairns about 22 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from £186 to £278. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.


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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Melbourne to Cairns?

It is quick and easy to find Melbourne to Cairns flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Cairns that suits you.

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?

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