Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Cairns

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cairns

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 Melbourne to Cairns. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$70

Jetstar

Direct flight

3h 20m

09/05/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Cairns departs on 09/05/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $70

Cheapest round trip flight

$151

Jetstar

Direct flight

6h 45m

03/31/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Melbourne to Cairns departs on 03/31/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $151

The fastest flight

3h 20m

Fastest flight from Melbourne to Cairns takes 3h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

6:00 AM

Latest flight

7:50 PM

Average flight duration

6h 1m

Direct flights count

65

Distance

2329km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between Melbourne and Cairns is 2329km (1444 miles). The average flight duration is 6h 1m. There are 65 direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns. Melbourne and Cairns are in the same time zone. Flights from Melbourne begin at 6:00 AM. The latest flight from Melbourne departs at 7:50 PM.

Remember that on average the ideal time to book flights is 2 months before departure!

Airfare from Melbourne to Cairns by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Cairns

April 2025

Lowest price

on average:

$73

November 2025

Highest price

on average:

$97

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Melbourne — Cairns route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Virgin Australia

Starting at $110

Jetstar

Starting at $100

Direct Flights from Melbourne to Cairns

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Melbourne to Cairns, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Melbourne — Cairns

MEL — CNS

04/01/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

VA1293

Starting at $213

Melbourne — Cairns

MEL — CNS

04/04/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

JQ34

Starting at $142

Melbourne — Cairns

MEL — CNS

04/08/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

JQ946

Starting at $171

Melbourne — Cairns

MEL — CNS

04/14/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

JQ948

Starting at $209

Melbourne — Cairns

MEL — CNS

04/15/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

JQ946

Starting at $214

Melbourne — Cairns

MEL — CNS

04/16/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

VA1297

Starting at $305

Melbourne — Cairns

MEL — CNS

04/17/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

JQ942

Starting at $529

Melbourne — Cairns

MEL — CNS

04/18/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

JQ946

Starting at $360

Melbourne — Cairns

MEL — CNS

04/19/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

JQ948

Starting at $258

Melbourne — Cairns

MEL — CNS

04/20/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

VA1297

Starting at $233

Schedule of direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Melbourne to Cairns:

Virgin Australia

Every day

Starting at $114

Jetstar

Every day

Starting at $137

Melbourne airports overview

MEL

Tullamarine Airport

Airlines flying to this airport

$100

Starting at

$136

on average

Cairns airports overview

CNS

Cairns Airport

Airlines flying to this airport

$100

Starting at

$136

on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Cairns?

The cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Cairns according to data for the last 48 hours costs $70

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Melbourne — Cairns?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Melbourne to Cairns is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Melbourne to Cairns?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Melbourne to Cairns can be found flying in these months: April, June, May.

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Cairns?

The fastest flights from Melbourne to Cairns start from 3 hours 20 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Melbourne to Cairns?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Melbourne — Cairns: Virgin Australia, Jetstar

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Melbourne to Cairns

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

Melbourne — Cairns

May 14

Virgin Australia

$66

Alternative routes

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Cheapest one way flight

$70

Jetstar

Direct flight

3h 20m

09/05/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Cairns departs on 09/05/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $70

Cheapest round trip flight

$151

Jetstar

Direct flight

6h 45m

03/31/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Melbourne to Cairns departs on 03/31/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $151

The fastest flight