Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne

from as little as £344

11 nights in Melbourne, departing Cairns on 06 / Jul / 2025 with Qantas (price found 3 hours ago)

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The Cairns / Melbourne route

All 2321 km of it

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06 / Jul / 2025 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Cairns/Melbourne route. There are around 27 flights on any given week from the UK to Melbourne and the cheapest month to fly right now is July.

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Min / Max Temperature (°C)
LOWEST

6 °C

AVG

14 °C

HIGHEST

26 °C

Rainfall (mm)
LOWEST

40 mm

AVG

49.2 mm

HIGHEST

60 mm

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You’ve searched for flights from Cairns to Melbourne. We've gone through all 27 flights that go to or via Melbourne every week, to help you find the cheapest flight. Qantas usually has the best-value flights from Cairns, but make sure you compare all your options to get the cheapest flight possible.

When you fly 2321 km from Cairns to Melbourne, you can choose from one airlines. Flights are most expensive during high season, and you can expect accommodation prices to be higher then too. Last-minute deals do crop up, but it's best to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

To sort cheap flights to Melbourne, it's best to start searching for flights by month, as this will show you when prices are at their lowest. Keep an eye on Qantas too, as they're the most popular airline for flying from Cairns to Melbourne.

Flights from Cairns to Melbourne normally take 3 hrs 25 mins. Make sure you check what refreshments or meals are included, so you can plan your journey. Before you book, why not check out our holiday package and car hire options? We have some hotels close to the airport – handy if you're arriving late at night, or flying back very early.

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