Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Cairns
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JQ,VA Return flights from $317
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VA Return flights from $362
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JQ,QF Return flights from $484
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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $650
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QF Return flights from $665
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JQ,PX,VA Return flights from $1,317
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NZ,VA Return flights from $1,336
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Cheapest Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices
These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Cairns return airfares.
December 2025
$270
January 2026
$240
February 2026
$389
March 2026
$306
April 2026
$961
May 2026
$398
June 2026
$842
September 2026
$554
Average Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices
These are the average prices for Melbourne to Cairns return airfares.
December 2025
$577
January 2026
$523
February 2026
$453
March 2026
$499
April 2026
$586
May 2026
$451
June 2026
$586
July 2026
$703
August 2026
$510
September 2026
$583
Did you know...
- Melbourne and Cairns belong to the same time zone.
- Melbourne to Cairns, the quickest return flight is 6 hrs 50 mins with
- CNS is the IATA code for Cairns.
- The closest train station to Melbourne airport is Broadmeadows which is at Johnstone St / Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows.
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Melbourne?At the moment, the cheapest time of year to fly to Cairns from Melbourne is March/2026. You will pay the most in May/2026.
What airlines fly direct to Cairns from Melbourne?Qantas Airways fly non-stop between Melbourne and Cairns.
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Cairns from Melbourne?The cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Cairns is Virgin Australia.
What is the best airline to fly to Cairns from Melbourne?The best airline to fly to Cairns from Melbourne is Singapore Airlines. For non-stop flights then Qantas Airways is best. The best low-cost airline is Jetstar.
How to get from Melbourne to Cairns
Melbourne (Tullamarine)
to Cairns
2h 25m
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