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Flights from Melbourne to Cairns

Fares we've seen from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) start from US$88 on 25 Nov 2026 with Jetstar. Prices come from partner searches in the last 48 hours and change quickly, so look before you book.

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Fares by month

Month	Seen from	Date	Airline
October 2026	US$135	24 Oct 2026	Jetstar · direct	Check now
November 2026	US$88	25 Nov 2026	Jetstar · direct	Check now
December 2026	US$94	3 Dec 2026	Jetstar · direct	Check now
January 2027	US$94	7 Jan 2027	Jetstar · direct	Check now
February 2027	US$98	9 Feb 2027	Jetstar · direct	Check now
March 2027	US$96	21 Mar 2027	Virgin Australia · direct	Check now

One-way fares in US dollars, last seen on Aviasales. They can change at any time and may not be available on every day of the month. Partner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.

Airlines on this route

Airlines we've seen with fares on this route, listed by price:

Jetstar: from US$88 (direct)
Virgin Australia: from US$96 (direct)

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Questions about Melbourne to Cairns flights

How much do flights from Melbourne to Cairns cost? Fares we've seen start from US$88 on 25 Nov 2026 with Jetstar. Fares change quickly, so look before you book.

When can I save on flights from Melbourne to Cairns? Among the next six months we checked, November 2026 had fares from US$88 in our data, while October 2026 reached US$135. Prices vary by date, so compare several days and save.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Cairns? We've seen fares from Jetstar, Virgin Australia. This reflects recent searches, not a complete timetable.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns? Yes, we've seen direct fares (31 of 38 recent fares were direct). Availability depends on the date.

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