Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Cairns – Melbourne
Outbound – Dec 3, 2026
direct
3h 30m Return – Dec 8, 2026
direct
3h 15m $178
3 days ago
Cairns – Melbourne
Outbound – Dec 5, 2026
direct
3h 30m Return – Dec 11, 2026
direct
3h 15m $175
2 days ago
Cairns – Melbourne
Outbound – Dec 6, 2026
direct
3h 25m Return – Dec 12, 2026
direct
3h 20m $174
yesterday
Cairns – Melbourne
Outbound – Dec 5, 2026
direct
3h 30m Return – Dec 11, 2026
direct
3h 15m $188
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$121
Average price of a round trip
$224
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
3h25
A flight from Cairns to Melbourne takes on average 3h25.
Best time
July
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Melbourne is July.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Cairns to Melbourne
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Melbourne (Australia) from Cairns (Australia) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is December, with an average flight ticket price of $184 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, November and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 53 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Jetstar Airways. A ticket from the airline Jetstar Airways to Melbourne costs on average $216.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways.
info departure city :
Cairns, Australia
airport :
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
local time :
Cairns is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Cairns, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 23°C, with a minimum of 17°C and a maximum of 29°C.
The city of Cairns has 1 airport(s): Cairns
destination info :
Melbourne, Australia
airports :
Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Essendon Airport (MEB)
local time :
Melbourne is in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Melbourne, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 20°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 27°C.
The city of Melbourne (MEL) has 2 airport(s): Tullamarine and Essendon
Useful info about Melbourne
What is the least touristic period to go to Melbourne?
If you want to visit Melbourne during the least touristic period, choose the month of July.
What is the most popular time to travel to Melbourne?
In Melbourne, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Cairns to Melbourne?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 53 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 8 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne is Saturday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Cairns and Melbourne?
When you leave, you can leave from Cairns, and you will arrive at Tullamarine or Melbourne Avalon.
How to reach Cairns airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Cairns to Melbourne?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Cairns and Melbourne?
In summer, the average temperature is 10°C in Melbourne and 21°C in Cairns. The average rainfall in summer is 55 mm in Melbourne and 31 mm in Cairns. In summer, it is warmer in Cairns and it rains less in Cairns. In winter, it is colder in Cairns and it rains more in Cairns.
