Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns from £131
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
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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?
Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday. 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 37% more expensive at midday than in the afternoon
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 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.
How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Cairns on average per day?
As of November 2024, there are 17 flights per week flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns. The most common time of day flights depart is 09:00, with 79% of flights taking off at midday.
How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Cairns on average per week?
123 flights are operational weekly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns as of November 2024. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of flights per week taking off on this day.
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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?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport is 2 as of November 2024.
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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Melbourne Airport to Cairns is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), representing 34.19% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A320-100/200 at 19.35%, Airbus A321-100/200 at 19.02%, and Airbus A321neo at 14.69%.
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 Virgin Australia (50.98% of total bookings). The next most popular airline is Jetstar (49.02%).
Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom £139 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.5 487 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom £166 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.6 508 reviews |
Virgin Australia Flights From Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Across 10 Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns this week, the average price was £312, with the best Virgin Australia deals starting from £176 round-trip. 487 users have rated Virgin Australia on momondo, with an average score of 7.5/10.
Jetstar Flights From Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Across 508 Jetstar reviews on momondo, the average score is 6.6/10. Jetstar flies from Melbourne Airport to Cairns about 21 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from £210 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?
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.