Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne from $113
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Melbourne Airport
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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cairns and Melbourne Airport?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?
The month of February is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from Cairns averaging around $247.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?
The cheapest day to depart from Cairns to Melbourne Airport is on a Thursday. Travellers who choose to depart for Melbourne Airport on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $377. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Cairns because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $489.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is in the evening. Flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport during this time can be as low as $300. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $776 on average. Flights to Melbourne Airport from Cairns at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.
What is the cheapest Cairns to Melbourne flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne Airport?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Cairns when booking 21 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $343 when searching 21 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from Cairns for as low as $242 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on Cairns to Melbourne flights?
There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Cairns to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
How many flights depart from Cairns to Melbourne Airport on average per day?
As of June 2025, there are 17 flights per day flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport. The most common time of day flights depart is 12:00, with 56% of flights taking off in the afternoon.
How many flights depart from Cairns to Melbourne Airport on average per week?
The number of flights available between Cairns and Melbourne Airport is 120 per week as of June 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.
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How far is Cairns to Melbourne by plane?
The straight-line distance from Cairns to Melbourne is 2307.1 km. Flights usually cover this in 3h 25m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?
As of June 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cairns and Melbourne Airport, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), making up 37.24% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 21.84%, Airbus A321neo with 20.89%, and Airbus A321-100/200 with 15.94%.
What is the most popular airline from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Cairns to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar (79% of total bookings). The next most popular airline is Virgin Australia (21%).
Best airlines flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport
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| Airline | Rating | Free cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $167 | Free cancellation | Rating 7.5 407 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $206 | Free cancellation | Rating 6.6 449 reviews |
Virgin Australia Flights From Cairns to Melbourne Airport
The lowest priced Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport from the last 72 hours was $108. Generally, Virgin Australia has 15 flights on this route every week with an average price of $280. Virgin Australia is rated 7.5/10 by our users.
Jetstar Flights From Cairns to Melbourne Airport
The best Jetstar deal for Cairns to Melbourne Airport flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $134, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Jetstar flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $214 round-trip. Jetstar operates 21 flights out of Cairns into Melbourne Airport in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 449 Jetstar reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 6.6/10.
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We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Cairns to Melbourne for you.
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How can momondo help me find flights from Cairns to Melbourne?
Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Melbourne from Cairns.
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