Melbourne to Cairns flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Melbourne to Cairns is €86 (checked on 28 Oct 2026).
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Last seen for 1 traveller on 6 Nov 2026. Check today's price.
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €86, departing 30 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 28 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 93Check live prices for this route
- Non-stop, one way
- €87, departing 24 Mar 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia
- Fastest observed flight time
- 3h 15m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Melbourne to Cairns. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 2,325 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 3h 15m
- Airlines seen
- Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia
- Alternative airports
- AVV, MEB
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| Jetstar | 111 / 124 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) → Melbourne, city gazetteer reference point (-37.8132, 144.9630): ≈ 11 km.
- Melbourne Airport (MEL) → Melbourne, city gazetteer reference point (-37.8132, 144.9630): ≈ 19 km.
- Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) → Melbourne, city gazetteer reference point (-37.8132, 144.9630): ≈ 50 km.
- Cairns International Airport (CNS) → Cairns, city gazetteer reference point (-16.9186, 145.7781): ≈ 5 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | €92 | 10 |
| January 2027 | €92 | 26 |
| February 2027 | €93 | 28 |
| March 2027 | €87 | 27 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Melbourne to Cairns: Wednesday, from €87 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €92 | 13 |
| Tuesday | €92 | 14 |
| Wednesday | €87 | 13 |
| Thursday | €92 | 13 |
| Friday | €93 | 13 |
| Saturday | €92 | 13 |
| Sunday | €92 | 14 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Melbourne to Cairns by days until departure (61 days or more): €87 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 30 days | €92 | 5 |
| 31 to 60 days | €92 | 9 |
| 61 days or more | €87 | 79 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €86, found on 28 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Cairns?
In our observations November 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €86.
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Cairns?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia.
How long does the flight from Melbourne to Cairns take?
Across the 106 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 3h 17m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Melbourne to Cairns fares were non-stop?
106 of the 112 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a non-stop flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €87, departing 24 Mar 2027 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Melbourne to Cairns?
For Melbourne to Cairns, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Jetstar (111). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Melbourne to Cairns?
Cheapest day of the week from Melbourne to Cairns: Wednesday, from €87 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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