Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) from $92

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — MEL
Jun 16 — Jun 231

The best prices from Cairns to Melbourne are usually found in April or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 11, 2024.

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June

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$1,073

One-way from

$237
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From Cairns to Melbourne
One-way flight from Cairns to Melbourne

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Melbourne Airport.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 51 days in advance to save up to 83% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 51 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $293, or $310 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport from Cairns. Users have commonly found prices around $266 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $115. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to MEL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to Melbourne Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Cairns to Melbourne flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cairns to Melbourne specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Prices were last updated on June 11, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Cairns to Melbourne in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 7/114:35 pmCNS - MEL
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/186:45 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$278
Thu 7/114:35 pmCNS - MEL
1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 7/186:15 amMEL - CNS
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/11$309
Fri 6/148:25 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 6/176:40 pmMEL - CNS
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$326
Thu 7/117:00 amCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Thu 7/183:05 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/11$391
Sat 6/157:00 amCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Sun 6/166:00 amMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/9$395
Thu 7/116:55 pmCNS - MEL
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Thu 7/181:25 pmMEL - CNS
2 stops9h 25mJetstar
Deal found 6/11$398
Thu 6/1310:10 amCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Sun 6/166:00 amMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/9$439
Thu 6/1310:30 amCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 6/144:20 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/9$462
Mon 7/89:40 pmCNS - MEL
2 stops34h 55mRex
Mon 7/157:00 amMEL - CNS
2 stops9h 55mRex
Deal found 6/9$476

Cairns to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Cairns to Melbourne in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 9/97:05 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Mon 9/166:35 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/10$177
Sat 11/97:45 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/124:30 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$183
Thu 8/227:05 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Wed 8/286:35 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/10$189
Fri 8/98:25 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Fri 8/166:25 amMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/9$197
Wed 8/217:05 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Fri 8/232:55 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/10$198
Thu 9/268:25 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Sun 9/294:20 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$220
Sat 11/97:45 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Tue 11/1211:10 amMEL - CNS
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$233
Thu 8/2210:20 amCNS - MEL
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Wed 8/286:35 pmMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/10$234
Fri 8/98:25 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Fri 8/162:10 pmMEL - CNS
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/9$240

Cairns to Melbourne flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Cairns to Melbourne for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
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Wed 6/199:00 amCNS - MEL
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/256:00 amMEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$493
Tue 6/1811:50 amCNS - MEL
2 stops7h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 6/239:10 amMEL - CNS
1 stop11h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$610

One-way flights to Melbourne from Cairns

Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Cairns to Melbourne. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Cairns to Melbourne instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 11/911:45 amCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$92
Thu 8/158:25 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$99
Fri 10/117:25 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$105
Tue 11/262:30 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 6/10$108
Mon 11/187:45 pmCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$119
Tue 7/166:00 amCNS - MEL
1 stop5h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$142
Thu 6/206:00 amCNS - MEL
1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/10$156
Mon 6/178:50 pmCNS - MEL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$160
Sat 6/297:00 amCNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 6/10$162

Find flights from Cairns to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.

Fly from

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Price

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Mon 9/9

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 9/16

Nonstop3h 20m

$177

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sat 11/9

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 11/12

Nonstop3h 25m

$183

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 8/22

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 8/28

Nonstop3h 20m

$189

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 8/9

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 8/16

Nonstop3h 25m

$197

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Wed 8/21

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 8/23

Nonstop3h 20m

$198

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 9/26

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 9/29

Nonstop3h 25m

$220

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sat 11/9

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 11/12

1 stop5h 50m

$233

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 7/11

1 stop5h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 7/18

Nonstop3h 20m

$278

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 8/22

2 stops43h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 8/28

2 stops8h 00m

$412

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Deals found on 6/10

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cairns to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cairns to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne

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Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated June 11, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Rex from Cairns to Melbourne. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.3

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.5

Overall

9.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.3

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.5

Overall

9.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

7.7
Good
603 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.3

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.5

Overall

9.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

6.8
Okay
615 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews

Boarding

8.9

Crew

9.3

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.5

Overall

9.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Cairns; the airport handles an average of 13 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Cairns airport to Melbourne. It is only a 2.8 mi journey to Cairns (CNS) from Cairns’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $177, but on average you can expect to pay $269.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 8 direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport is less than $232.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Cairns to Melbourne Airport for under $500?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport within the next 7 days for less than $500.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

    You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Cairns to Melbourne Airport on average per day?

    3 flight departures from Cairns to Melbourne Airport per day on average.
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

    Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Rex can get you from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in just under 3h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 39h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1445 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($177), Virgin Australia ($183), and Rex ($412) offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Melbourne Airport. Jetstar is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Virgin Australia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $92. Users have also found prices from $108 and $206 on Jetstar and Rex, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Melbourne Airport on time: Alliance Airlines (100%), Air New Zealand (91%), Singapore Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport is generally $176, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $106. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $331 for that flight.

  • What does CNS to MEL mean?

    CNS stands for Cairns Airport, while MEL stands for Melbourne Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cairns to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cairns to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cairns to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cairns to Melbourne Airport flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to Melbourne Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/10.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,073). Flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,690). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Cairns to Melbourne

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JetstarCheapest$109Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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Hourly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne

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Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne

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