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Frequently Asked Questions

When are flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?

Airlines adjust prices for flights from Melbourne to Cairns based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much do flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $211.
How long does it take to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) and what is the distance?

It takes around 3 hours 24 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS).
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)?

Airlines with flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS): Etihad Airways, LATAM Airlines, Air India, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Emirates, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Virgin Australia.

How to find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Cairns

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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Melbourne to Cairns ticket.

Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Melbourne to Cairns airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Tue, Jun 10 at US$63 for one-way flights.

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Melbourne to Cairns Flight Information

Cheapest one-way flight price	$60
Cheapest round-trip ticket price	$114
Off-season for travel	March
Peak season for travel	June
Flight distance	2,320.47 km
Average flight time	3 hours 24 minutes
Popular airline	Jetstar Airways