Cheap Flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns from P8,358

Q: How much are return flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns is P8,358. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns?

3 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns?

Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns?

As of May 2025, there are 168 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns is usually May 2025.

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Q: How can I find the best flight deal to Cairns?

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Q: When is the best time to book flights to Cairns?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Q: Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

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Cairns.P8,358 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Thu, 26 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,358, select.

Cairns.P8,373 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Jul, returning Thu, 31 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,373, select.

Cairns.P8,448 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jan, returning Fri, 20 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Fri, 20 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,448, select.

Cairns.P8,448 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug, returning Wed, 6 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,448, select.

Cairns.P8,448 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Oct, returning Thu, 9 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,448, select.

Cairns.P8,448 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 3 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,448, select.

Cairns.P8,448 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,448, select.

Cairns.P8,448 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,448, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns

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Melbourne to Cairns: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	P8,358
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	3 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	168

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns?

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns?

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns?

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns?

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns?

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport on?

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport?

How can I find the best flight deal to Cairns?

When is the best time to book flights to Cairns?

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns with?

Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Cairns's timezone is UTC+10, which makes Cairns one hour behind Melbourne.
Each week, there are 140 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 06:00 Jetstar flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 19:50 with Jetstar.
To ensure you get on your MEL to CNS flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Cairns (and then other parts of Australia) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Jetstar.
Virgin Australia Regional tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MEL to CNS flights, with 90.73% of services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MEL and CNS:
- Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
- Brisbane Airport
- Newcastle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

P4,012 is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Return flights start from P8,358. These prices can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to CNS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MEL to CNS by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

Reserve a hotel close to CNS if you're on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cairns Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast to explore Cairns and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cairns Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns

From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Cairns in February.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairns Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to CNS in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

Townsville is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cairns. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Bowen is another standout destination in Australia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns. No trip is complete without experiencing Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.