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Flights from Melbourne to Cairns

Top Airlines Flying from Melbourne to Cairns

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Melbourne to Cairns, including Jetstar Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Cairns

Non stop flight deals! Book direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns: One way flights from PHP 4,632, round trip flights from PHP 7,610. Cheapest next 3 months.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Melbourne to Cairns

The distance between Melbourne and Cairns is about 2,320.47 km. It takes around 3 hours 24 minutes on average to fly from Melbourne to Cairns. The most popular month to Cairns is June. The off-season for travel is March.

Cheapest one-way flight price PHP 4,632
Cheapest round-trip ticket price PHP 7,610
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

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

The cheapest time for Melbourne to Cairns flights: Aug 3 to Aug 10 — one way flight prices from PHP 4,151.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

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 PHP 12,083.

  • 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)?

How to find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Cairns

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