Cheap Flights Melbourne to Cairns from £57

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as £57 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MEL to CNS on Wed, Sep 2), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £103 departing on Tue, Aug 25 and returning on Thu, Aug 27.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Cairns with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

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

  It takes about 3 hours 25 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS).

• When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Melbourne to Cairns?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 92 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Cairns. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ946 (19:28) Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VA1293 (09:56) Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF702 (08:32)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

  To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Cairns, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 2, with one-way flights priced at just £57.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cairns travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Cairns is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Cairns on July 19, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at £19.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Cairns from Melbourne?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairns, with Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport (MEL-CNS) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairns Airport (CNS).

• What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cairns?

  The time difference between Cairns and Melbourne is 0h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Melbourne to Cairns?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.