Melbourne to Cairns flights
The cheapest round trip we found from Melbourne to Cairns is $220 (Jan 8 – 29, 2027, Nonstop), 29% below the usual $310.
MEL to CNS · Round trip · Economy · Prices per person in USD · Price found (47 minutes ago)
Cheapest found
Cheapest round trip by month
Lowest fare found per departure month| Month | Cheapest round trip |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | $369 |
| December 2026 | $310 |
| January 2027 | $220 (cheapest month) |
| February 2027 | No fares found yet |
| March 2027 | No fares found yet |
| April 2027 | No fares found yet |
| May 2027 | No fares found yet |
| June 2027 | No fares found yet |
| July 2027 | No fares found yet |
| August 2027 | No fares found yet |
| September 2027 | No fares found yet |
| October 2027 | $412 |
Cheapest dates in the next 4 months
Round trip, per person-
Jan 8 – 29, 2027 21 nights · leave Fri$220 −29% vs usual$220 −29% vs usual Book
Jetstar Nonstop · 3h 15m -
Jan 28 – 30, 2027 2 nights · leave Thu$221 −29% vs usual$221 −29% vs usual Book
Jetstar Nonstop · 3h 15m
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Jan 9 – 30, 2027 21 nights · leave Sat$235 −24% vs usual$235 −24% vs usual Book
Jetstar Nonstop · 3h 15m
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How much does a flight from Melbourne to Cairns cost?
The cheapest round trip we have found right now is $220, leaving January 8 and returning January 29. The usual price on this route is about $310, so this fare is 29% 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 $220. The most expensive month in our data is October (from $412). Based on the 4 months ahead we have prices for.
Which airports do Melbourne to Cairns flights use?
Melbourne airports include Tullamarine (MEL), Avalon (AVV) and Essendon (MEB). Cairns airports include Cairns (CNS). The prices on this page cover every airport in both cities (MEL and CNS are the city codes).
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 $220, departing January 8 and returning January 29 on a nonstop flight, about 29% below the usual $310. The cheapest month to fly in our data is January, from $220. Prices are per person and were correct when found; the final price is set by the airline or booking site when you book.