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Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

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Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 3
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
CNS - MEL
148$
139$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Dec 16 - Thu, Dec 18
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - MEL
151$
142$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Dec 31 - Mon, Jan 5
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - MEL
155$
146$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 22
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - MEL
155$
150$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 12
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - MEL
165$
156$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 22
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
MEL - CNS
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - MEL
223$
212$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Feb 16
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
-16 %
69$
58$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jan 29
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
-13 %
70$
61$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jan 21
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
-13 %
71$
62$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, Jan 9
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
77$
75$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Dec 15
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
MEL - CNS
77$
75$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Dec 18
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
131$
123$
Prime price per passenger
Prices shown below were available within the past 3 days for the period specified and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

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DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Flying Time3 h and 25 mWhen flying from Melbourne to Cairns, this can take around 3 h and 25 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$58The best price for flights from Melbourne to Cairns offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure AirportMelbourne AirportMelbourne Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Melbourne to Cairns
Arrival AirportCairns International AirportYou'll land at Cairns International Airport when flying from Melbourne to Cairns
Peak seasonJulyJuly is the busiest time to fly from Melbourne to Cairns according to search data results from our customers
Airlines operating this routeJetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas AirwaysAirline(s) that fly from Melbourne to Cairns
Best time to bookJanuaryJanuary is one of the most frequent times to fly to Cairns from Melbourne according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
9%Trains in Cairns are 9% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$3.58
Cairns$3.25
MealMid-priced restaurant
4%The average meal is 4% more expensive in Cairns than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$16.27
Cairns$16.92
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
69%Taxis are 69% more expensive in Cairns than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$3.86
Cairns$6.51
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
14%Coffee is 14% more expensive in Cairns than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$3.64
Cairns$4.14
Exchange rate
1 USD = 1.55 AUD
1 AUD = 0.65 USD
Last revised on Fri, 12/5
Distance: 1445 miles
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city center: 7 miles
Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city center: 31 miles
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city center: 3 miles

Are you planning to travel to Cairns for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Melbourne. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Cairns and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Cairns

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Australia. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Melbourne to Cairns, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Cairns is $58. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cairns more expensive than Melbourne to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cairns costs about $ 6.51 USD, 69% more expensive than Melbourne, with a fare of $ 3.86 USD,
while train tickets cost 9% less at Cairns: $ 3.25 USD versus $ 3.58 USD at Melbourne.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 16.92 USD in Cairns, 4% more than the 16.27 USD in Melbourne.
The price of the coffee is around 14% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 4.14 USD , while in Melbourne the coffee costs 3.64 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Melbourne to Cairns?
The most popular months to book a trip from Melbourne to Cairns are January, September and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Melbourne to Cairns?
The best time of the year to visit Cairns depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, July is the best month to fly to Cairns from Melbourne in terms of searches from our customers, followed by December and June. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds August, October and May are the months with fewer searches for Melbourne - Cairns.
How long does the flight from Melbourne to Cairns take?
Flight length from Melbourne to Cairns is around 03:25 hours on average, at an average distance of 2,335 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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