Jetstar
Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $120
Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Cairns to Melbourne, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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Jetstar
Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $120
The only airline operating direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne is Jetstar. Flights operate every day except Sunday and Tuesday.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Cairns to Melbourne is $97 (September 2026), while the maximum is $166 (January 2027). On average, a ticket costs $128–$261.
On the Cairns — Melbourne route, prices change frequently in both directions. Predicting the exact cost is tricky, but we can identify months when tickets tend to be cheaper.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is September 2026–October 2026 — averaging $111. The most expensive is January 2027–February 2027 ($151). The difference reaches 26%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is September 2026–October 2026, where you can save up to 26%.
Price spread on this route is 20.7%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Cairns to Melbourne
Cairns — Melbourne
10/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
QF703
starting at $240
Cairns — Melbourne
06/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
JQ33
starting at $399
Cairns — Melbourne
06/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
VA1292
starting at $296
Cairns — Melbourne
10/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
JQ941
starting at $238
Cairns — Melbourne
11/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
JQ941
starting at $182
Cairns — Melbourne
11/15/2026
Departure
Direct flight
VA1298
starting at $114
Cairns — Melbourne
11/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
JQ945
starting at $234
Cairns — Melbourne
01/07/2027
Departure
Direct flight
VA1292
starting at $246
Cairns — Melbourne
06/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
JQ945
starting at $431
Cairns — Melbourne
12/31/2026
Departure
Direct flight
JQ945
starting at $170
The route Cairns — Melbourne is served by several airlines: Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia. This gives passengers more freedom in choosing flights. You can consider not only the price but also schedules, baggage policies, and onboard service. Our service compares all offers so you can find tickets from $104 and choose the most convenient option. Thanks to airline competition, you may also find promotional fares or special offers, helping you save even more. Plan your trip in advance and choose the best flights without overpaying.
The cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Melbourne according to data for the last 48 hours costs $104
Often the best time to buy tickets from Cairns to Melbourne is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Cairns to Melbourne can be found flying in these months: September, December, March.
The fastest flights from Cairns to Melbourne start from 3 hours 20 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Cairns — Melbourne: Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Melbourne departs on 11/12/2026, is operated by Virgin Australia and costs $104
There is no information about the cheapest roundtrip flight from Cairns to Melbourne
Fastest flight from Cairns to Melbourne takes 3h 20m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, Tu, We, Th, and Sa
The distance between Cairns and Melbourne is 2329km (1444 miles). The average flight duration is 3h 25m. There are 31 direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne. Cairns and Melbourne are in the same time zone. Flights from Cairns begin at 7:00 AM. The latest flight from Cairns departs at 9:40 PM