Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The best flight deals right now
Melbourne – Cairns
Outbound – Aug 3, 2025
direct
3h 20m Return – Aug 12, 2025
direct
3h 25m $224
13 days ago
Melbourne – Cairns
Outbound – Jun 5, 2025
1 stop
5h 10m BNE
Return – Jun 13, 2025
direct
3h 30m $490
13 days ago
Melbourne – Cairns
Outbound – Jun 6, 2025
direct
3h 20m Return – Jun 13, 2025
direct
3h 25m $582
13 days ago
Melbourne – Cairns
Outbound – Jun 6, 2025
direct
3h 20m Return – Jun 13, 2025
direct
3h 30m $608
13 days ago
* Prices are in AUD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight
$143
Average price of a round trip
$230
Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
3h21
A flight from Melbourne to Cairns takes on average 3h21.
Best time
April
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Cairns is April.
The best flight deals for a week
Melbourne – Cairns
Outbound – Jun 5, 2025
1 stop
5h 10m BNE
Return – Jun 13, 2025
direct
3h 30m $490
13 days ago
Melbourne – Cairns
Outbound – Jun 6, 2025
direct
3h 20m Return – Jun 13, 2025
direct
3h 25m $582
13 days ago
Melbourne – Cairns
Outbound – Jun 6, 2025
direct
3h 20m Return – Jun 13, 2025
direct
3h 30m $608
13 days ago
Melbourne – Cairns
Outbound – Jun 5, 2025
1 stop
6h 20m BNE
Return – Jun 13, 2025
direct
3h 30m $367
13 days ago
* Prices are in AUD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Tips for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairns
Check out our tips for booking your flights to Cairns (Australia) from Melbourne (Australia) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is November, with an average ticket price of $157 (calculation over the last two years). The busiest tourist season corresponds to the months of July, January and June.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 216 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Virgin Australia. A ticket from the company Virgin Australia to Cairns costs on average $336.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways.
Price of flight tickets from Melbourne to Cairns
Here is some information with useful tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $143 to $366
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $230
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of November
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
info departure city :
Melbourne, Australia
airports :
Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Essendon Airport (MEB)
local time :
Melbourne is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is GMT +11. In Melbourne, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 10°C, with a minimum of 7°C and a maximum of 14°C.
The city of Melbourne (MEL) has 2 airport(s): Tullamarine and Essendon
destination info :
Cairns, Australia
airport :
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
local time :
Cairns is in the country Australia, the time zone is GMT +10. In Cairns, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 22°C, with a minimum of 19°C and a maximum of 27°C.
The city of Cairns has 1 airport(s): Cairns
Useful info about Cairns
What is quietest tourist period to go to Cairns?
If you want to visit Cairns during the quietest tourist period, choose the month of April.
What is the most popular time to travel to Cairns?
In Cairns, the busiest tourist month is July. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 216 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 31 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns is Friday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Melbourne and Cairns?
When you leave, you can leave from Tullamarine, and you will arrive at Cairns.
How to reach Melbourne airport from the city centre?
The airport Tullamarine is located 20 km or Essendon is located 11 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transport, taking a taxi or renting a car..
Are there other means of transport to go from Melbourne to Cairns?
Flight is the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Melbourne and Cairns?
In summer, the average temperature is 21°C in Cairns and 10°C in Melbourne. The average rainfall in summer is 31 mm in Cairns and 53 mm in Melbourne. In summer, it is warmer in Cairns and it rains less in Cairns. In winter, it is colder in Cairns and it rains more in Cairns.