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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Melbourne Airport is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around ₹ 13,921, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Cairns in March, then you should wait until February to fly from Melbourne Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 14,006.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns from Melbourne Airport. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was ₹ 0. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Wednesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Cairns for around ₹ 32,471.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as ₹ 0. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Cairns, so prices are often more expensive at around ₹ 32,471 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Cairns flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairns?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairns from Melbourne Airport when booking 23 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairns for around ₹ 21,031 when searching 23 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairns from Melbourne Airport for as low as ₹ 17,508 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to Cairns flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Cairns flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Melbourne Airport to Cairns flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Cairns flights are approximately 8% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Cairns.

  • How far is Melbourne to Cairns by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Melbourne to Cairns is 2307.1 km.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

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JetstarPriceFrom ₹ 14,174Free CancellationRating
6.6
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  • Jetstar Flights From Melbourne Airport to Cairns

    Jetstar operates around 32 flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been ₹ 308, but momondo users have found Jetstar deals from Melbourne Airport to Cairns from as low as ₹ 166 round-trip. Jetstar has been scored 6.6/10 in 437 reviews.


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