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Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

CNS — MEL
18 dec. — 25 dec.1
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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 13 december 2024.

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June

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April

Average price

£195
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 6 December 2024.

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 January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,488). 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 13 december 2024.

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 13 december 2024.

The most flights from CNS to MEL are scheduled on a Thursday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Cairns; the airport handles an average of 16 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Cairns airport to Melbourne. It is only a 2.8 mi journey to Cairns (CNS) from Cairns’s city center.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport are Alliance Airlines (100%), Jetstar (68%) and Etihad Airways (67%).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

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

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

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

  • 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,488). 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.

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