Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Cairns
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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $519
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NZ,VA Return flights from $1,376
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Cheapest Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices
These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Cairns return airfares.
December 2025
$268
January 2026
$239
February 2026
$387
March 2026
$305
April 2026
$957
May 2026
$396
June 2026
$838
September 2026
$551
Average Melbourne to Cairns Return Prices
These are the average prices for Melbourne to Cairns return airfares.
December 2025
$574
January 2026
$521
February 2026
$450
March 2026
$497
April 2026
$583
May 2026
$449
June 2026
$583
July 2026
$699
August 2026
$507
September 2026
$580
Did you know...
- The distance from Melbourne to Cairns is 2,314 kilometres.
- Freshwater Connection train station is close to Cairns airport.
- The shortest flight from Melbourne to Cairns return is 6 hours and 40 minutes flying
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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