Melbourne to Cairns flights
Round trip · Economy · Prices per person in USD
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Prices are low right now
$196 is $26 (12%) below the usual $222 for Melbourne → Cairns.
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Lowest fare found per departure month| Month | Cheapest round trip |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | No fares found yet |
| October 2026 | No fares found yet |
| November 2026 | $270 |
| December 2026 | No fares found yet |
| January 2027 | $196 (cheapest month) |
| February 2027 | $222 |
Cheapest dates in the next 4 months
Round trip, per person-
Nov 6 – 10 4 nights · leave Fri$270 +22% vs usual$270 +22% vs usual Book
Jetstar 1 stop · 3h 15m -
Nov 10 – 17 7 nights · leave Tue$274 +23% vs usual$274 +23% vs usual Book
Jetstar Nonstop · 3h 15m
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Melbourne to Cairns: questions
How much is a flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
The cheapest round trip we have found right now is $196, leaving January 16 and returning January 20. The usual price on this route is about $222, so this fare is 12% less. Prices are per person, economy, in USD.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Cairns?
January 2027, with round trips from $196. The most expensive month in our data is November (from $270). Based on the 3 months ahead we have prices for.
About this route
We track round-trip economy fares from Melbourne (Australia) to Cairns (Australia) using Travelpayouts / Aviasales data. The cheapest round trip we've found is $196, departing January 16 and returning January 20 on a nonstop flight, about 12% below the usual $222. The cheapest month to fly in our data is January, from $196. Prices are per person and were correct when found; the final price is set by the airline or booking site when you book.