Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 July 2025.
Popular in | July |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | £205 |
Good round-trip deal | £166 or less |
Good one-way deal | £78 or less |
Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 44 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 Cairns to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 July 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 July 2025.
The most flights from CNS to MEL are scheduled on a Saturday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).
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