Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Cairns flights typically cost between ₹ 19,454 and ₹ 37,680 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 16,810 on Jetstar (10 Oct–14 Oct).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Cairns flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to Cairns flights typically cost between ₹ 19,454 and ₹ 37,680 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 16,810 on Jetstar (10 Oct–14 Oct).

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Cairns flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

How often are flights from Melbourne to Cairns delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 19% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in 3h 25m. Fly via Jetstar or Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Cairns is about 2311 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns (average of ₹ 16,904). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 29,086). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

Accepted Answer

The most flights from MEL to CNS are scheduled on a Thursday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Question 10

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Accepted Answer

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Question 11

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns are Qatar Airways (94%), China Southern (90%) and Japan Airlines (87%).

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CNS?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 14

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cairns from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 25 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Cairns airport from Melbourne. It is only a 4.4 km journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city centre.

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns.

Question 17

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

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When you search for this flight from Melbourne to Cairns, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Cairns?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Cairns from Melbourne by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Cairns with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Cairns from Melbourne shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Cairns become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	₹ 16,810
One-way from	₹ 9,066
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	₹ 27,009

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CNS?

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Cairns flights typically cost between ₹ 19,454 and ₹ 37,680 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 16,810 on Jetstar (10 Oct–14 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Cairns

The most flights from MEL to CNS are scheduled on a Thursday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Cairns delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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Melbourne Airport to Cairns flights typically cost between ₹ 19,454 and ₹ 37,680 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 16,810 on Jetstar (10 Oct–14 Oct).