Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairns from $107 AVV, MEL → CNS

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $194 to $367.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 9-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

38 fares on 3 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $310.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $90 to $115.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Mar 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

26 fares on 13 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $107.

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 35% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

The cheapest return found recently is $310 with Virgin Australia, 25 Dec to 3 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $340 to $373.

How much is a one-way flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $107 with Jetstar, 3 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $115 to $163.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Cairns?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $310, 25 Dec to 3 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $107, 3 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 35% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $396 with Virgin Australia, 25 Dec to 4 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $107 with Jetstar, 3 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 3 Mar 2027, takes 3 h 15 min from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

Between 17 Nov and 26 Dec, Virgin Australia has the cheapest return on all 3 departure dates we hold. Between 13 Nov and 25 Sept 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 11 of the 13 departure dates we hold, Virgin Australia on 1 and Qantas on 1.