Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairns

Cheapest flight

$225

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$246

Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

3h20

A flight from Melbourne to Cairns takes on average 3h20.

Best time

October

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Cairns is October.

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 July, with an average ticket price of $457 (calculation over the last two years). The busiest tourist season corresponds to the months of July.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 1 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 $246.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .

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 $225 to $341
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $246
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of July
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: August
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 +10. In Melbourne, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 12°C, with a minimum of 10°C and a maximum of 17°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 20°C and a maximum of 26°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 October.

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 1 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 1 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns is Tuesday.

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 .

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.

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