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USD 76 USD 500

Duration

3 h 15 m 18 h 30 m

Stops From Melbourne

Departure From Melbourne

Before 6 AM

USD 438

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 119

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 134

After 6 PM

USD 77

Arrival at Cairns

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 119

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 137

After 6 PM

USD 77

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Layover Airports

Layover Duration

30 m 14 h 0 m

Melbourne To Cairns Flights

Book Melbourne to Cairns flight tickets at lowest price. Get best deals on your upcoming Melbourne to Cairns flights only on MakeMyTrip. Also Book Cairns to Melbourne Flights. Currently 76 flights flying from Melbourne to Cairns. To save maximum on flight booking click on below Fare Calendar button and choose your dates.Avail Zero Cancellation for flight bookings.


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Virgin Australia

USD 81

USD 77

Melbourne to Cairns , 11 Nov

Virgin Australia VA | 1301

21:25

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T3

Melbourne, Australia

03 h 30 m

23:55

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Jetstar Airways

USD 90

USD 86

Melbourne to Cairns , 11 Nov

Jetstar Airways JQ | 946

19:45

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T4

Melbourne, Australia

03 h 20 m

22:05

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Jetstar Airways

USD 123

USD 119

Melbourne to Cairns , 11 Nov

Jetstar Airways JQ | 34

06:15

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

03 h 15 m

08:30

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T1

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Virgin Australia

USD 138

USD 134

Melbourne to Cairns , 11 Nov

Virgin Australia VA | 1297

16:35

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T3

Melbourne, Australia

03 h 30 m

19:05

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Jetstar Airways

USD 141

USD 137

Melbourne to Cairns , 11 Nov

Jetstar Airways JQ | 942

15:25

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T4

Melbourne, Australia

03 h 20 m

17:45

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Virgin Australia

More Timing Options

USD 152

USD 148

Melbourne to Cairns , 11 Nov

Virgin Australia VA | 319

09:10

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T3

Melbourne, Australia

02 h 10 m

10:20

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Virgin Australia VA | 785

14:15

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

02 h 25 m

16:40

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Virgin Australia

More Timing Options

USD 160

USD 156

Melbourne to Cairns , 11 Nov

Virgin Australia VA | 323

11:10

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T3

Melbourne, Australia

02 h 10 m

12:20

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Virgin Australia VA | 785

14:15

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

02 h 25 m

16:40

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Virgin Australia

USD 168

USD 164

Melbourne to Cairns , 11 Nov

Virgin Australia VA | 347

18:50

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T3

Melbourne, Australia

02 h 10 m

20:00

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Virgin Australia VA | 799

20:40

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

02 h 25 m

23:05

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Virgin Australia

USD 177

USD 173

Melbourne to Cairns , 11 Nov

Virgin Australia VA | 319

09:10

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T3

Melbourne, Australia

02 h 10 m

10:20

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Virgin Australia VA | 783

11:35

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

02 h 25 m

14:00

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Virgin Australia

USD 185

USD 181

Melbourne to Cairns , 11 Nov

Virgin Australia VA | 307

06:15

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T3

Melbourne, Australia

02 h 10 m

07:25

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Virgin Australia VA | 783

11:35

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

02 h 25 m

14:00

Tue, 11 Nov 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Melbourne to Cairns Flights Information:-

Looking for Melbourne to Cairns Flight? Hereโ€™s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Cairns is Cairns Intl and the IATA code for the same is CNS.
Currently, there are 3 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 76 flights take off from Melbourne to Cairns every week.

Need information on Melbourne to Cairns airfare?

The minimum airfare for a Melbourne to Cairns flight would be 76, which may go up to 499 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you book a round-trip, since it always works out to be more economical.

Flight Details for Melbourne to Cairns

If you are looking for Melbourne to Cairns flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia. Out of these, only 8 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cost lesser than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Jetstar Airways : 25, Qantas Airways : 25, Virgin Australia : 25

To board the first Melbourne to Cairns flight, choose Qantas Airways, which departs at 05:45 The last flight for this route is Virgin Australia, departing at 21:25

Cairns Airport Information

Cairns Intl

About Melbourne (MEL)

The second largest city of Australia, Melbourne is situated at the Port of Phillip Bay. Named as the cultural capital of the country, the city is world renowned for its Victorian architecture, artistic museums, galleries, parks and theatres. One more reason for tourist to visit the beautiful city is the sporting spirit of the city. The city is divided into districts named, Central Melbourne, Metropolitan Melbourne and some inner city suburbs. The climate of the city experiences four seasons, and the visitors are advised to visit the place in the autumn and spring weather, when the climate is relatively more pleasant. Being the cultural capital of the country, Melbourne follows certain mannerisms, when it comes to follow the culture. The art galleries, film festivals, orchestras, opera productions, live music, delicious food and wine, and not to forget the strict dress code followed by some of the clubs in the city, where collars and dress shoes are a pass to enter those premises. Among the many notable things of the city, there are festivals, like, Melbourne International Film Festival, the International Art Festival, and the Melbourne Comedy Festival, which stands for its identity as the culturally dipped city, the love of sports can be easily seen among all the localities and football being treated more than just a sport, is widely played and followed by the residents. You can get to the city taking a flight to the Melbourne Airport or Avalon Airport. Tourists can also travel to the city by train, car, buses and by ship too. The place bequeaths you with fantastic options to buy and splurge your riches. To buy exquisite souvenirs for your friends, you can visit the famous Victoria market. The tourists can enjoy cuisines from all across the globe here at Melbourne at reasonable prices. One can also roam around at the outskirts of the captivating city, if left with some spare time. Planning a trip to Melbourne will bring enormous joy to your heart and you instantly start imagining things for the trip. With MakeMyTrip, you can plan a budget friendly, yet a lavish trip to your favourite city. With cheap deals and multiple exciting offers, the site allows you to fetch discounts on your every deal and also provides detailed information on the destination.

Important Information about Melbourne to Cairns Flight

Lowest Fare to Travel with Date USD 81- 11 Nov
Total flights from Melbourne to Cairns in a week 76 Flights
First Flight Qantas Airways, departs at 05:45
Last FlightVirgin Australia, departs at 21:25
Non-Stop Flights from Melbourne to Cairns8
Airport Name & codes of Melbourne & Cairns Melbourne Intl, Melbourne-MEL, Cairns Intl,Cairns-CNS

Melbourne Address

About Cairns (CNS)

Cairns

Cairns Address

Frequently Asked Questions - Melbourne to Cairns Flights

Is passport mandatory to travel from Melbourne to Cairns?

When making an international trip, passport is mandatory as it defines your identity to the other nation officials. The VISA norms may differ from country to country, which means some would allow Visa on arrival and others may require you to obtain visa in advance. But the availability of passport is mandatory at the time of departure and arrival as well.

What is the best time to book cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Cairns?

To get cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Cairns, the best time would be to plan your trip during the off season. At that time the flight tickets are usually cheaper than the peak season and the accommodation booking is also available at the affordable price. The other way of booking cheap flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) is to book atleast 4 weeks in advance before your departure date to get competitive pricing on your tickets even during the peak season.

Is there a way to make flexible departure date bookings for your Melbourne to Cairns flight tickets?

Some travel portals like MakeMyTrip offer flexible departure and arrival booking option with certain air carrier when booking from Melbourne to Cairns. You can check the flexible booking flight options once you get the results filters based on your search and make the booking accordingly. Please note, some airlines make charge extra for flexible travel dates.

Can I find cheap accommodation near to airport when travelling from Melbourne to Cairns?

There are several accommodation options available near the Cairns Intl. You can check for both budget friendly and well as five star accommodation near the airport depending on your requirement and budget. These hotels are mostly suitable for business travellers.

Which airlines offer cheapest airfare from Melbourne to Cairns?

There is no set pricing for airlines to offer cheap flight fare from Melbourne to Cairns. These fares are mostly decided on the basis of algorithms followed by air carriers to final the prizing based on demand. However, some multiple route flights with stop-overs offer cheap flights as compared to direct flight departing from Melbourne to Cairns.

How do MakeMyTrip finds the lowest available dare for flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

MakeMyTrip is a popular travel portal that also works as a travel search engine that allows you to see best available results for your flight search. Every time you make search for flights to any destination, the MMT algorithm picks all the available air carriers for the route and filter rates basis on the cheapest fare available in their system. At MMT, you can not only search flights on the basis of the fare, but you can also see which flight offers direct route, which has multiple stop-overs, baggage allowance, in-flight meal options, cancellation policy, etc. You can also check available discounts offered by payments partners and air carriers when booking the flight.

Can I cancel my ticket from Melbourne to Cairns without cancellation charges?

To avoid cancellation charges on your air tickets, you need to make a selection at the time of booking for ZERO cancellation. Please note, the zero cancellation facility is chargeable with minimum amount and can help you save a lot at the time sudden cancellations.