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Flight deals from Melbourne to Cairns

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Flight Information from Melbourne to Cairns

Cheapest one-way flight price £52
Cheapest return ticket price £90
Off-season travel month March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 2,320.47km
Average flight time 3 hours 24 minutes
Popular airline Jetstar Airways

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Melbourne to Cairns based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £160.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)?

    It takes about 3 hours 24 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)?

  • How many airports in Cairns (CNS)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in Cairns (CNS): Cairns Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Cairns

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Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Cairns.
Simply tap "Date" on the flight search bar to browse through the calendar and check out airfare from Melbourne to Cairns over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're planning to fly within the next three months, it looks like the most affordable option is on Mon, Jun 23, with one-way flights priced at just £53.
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With our extensive search, you can compare prices from over 500 airlines to find the cheapest flight tickets from Melbourne to Cairns. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar Airways.
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It's usually best to book early. Flight tickets are often cheapest when they're first released, typically about a year before the departure date. So, have a look online as soon as the flights you're interested in become available. If you miss the cheapest time, you might still find some good deals as the departure date gets closer.
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