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Melbourne to Cairns AVV, MEL → CNS

Avalon Airport (AVV), Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)

The cheapest return found recently is $208 with Jetstar, 17 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $113 with Jetstar, 22 Nov, found yesterday.

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $217 to $390.

Cheapest return found recently

$208

17 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 · Jetstar

Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)

Leaves 7:15 p.m. · Return leaves 9:40 p.m. · 6 h 45 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$208

17 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 · Jetstar

Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)

Leaves 7:15 p.m. · Return leaves 9:40 p.m. · 6 h 45 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $208 17 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $194 to $270.

$208, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $194 to $270.

25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 21 Oct to 1 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 2-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 17 Apr 2027, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

12 fares on 6 departure dates

21 Oct – 27 Oct: $390, found 4 days ago9 Nov – 13 Nov: $412, found 2 days ago10 Nov – 12 Nov: $388, found 2 days ago16 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027: $215, found 2 days ago17 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027: $208, found 2 days ago1 May 2027 – 4 May 2027: $222, found 6 days agoOctNovAprMay
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
21 Oct – 27 Oct$390JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Nov – 13 Nov$412Virgin AustraliaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Nov – 12 Nov$388Virgin AustraliaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027$215JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027$208JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 May 2027 – 4 May 2027$222JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $208.

October 2026From $3901 departure date21 Oct – 27 Oct · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
November 2026From $3882 departure dates10 Nov – 12 Nov · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $208Cheapest seen2 departure dates17 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
May 2027From $2221 departure date1 May 2027 – 4 May 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Virgin Australia.

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $99 to $113.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$113

22 Nov · Jetstar

Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)

Leaves 6:15 a.m. · 3 h 15 min trip

nonstop

found yesterday

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$113

22 Nov · Jetstar

Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)

Leaves 6:15 a.m. · 3 h 15 min trip

nonstop

found yesterday

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $113 22 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $90 25 Novfound 6 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $90 to $97.

At $113, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates from 2 Nov to 2 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Nov, 25 Nov costs $90: $23 less than the cheapest found recently.

Jetstar · Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS) · nonstop · found 6 days ago

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Every date we hold

23 fares on 13 departure dates

2 Nov: $170, found yesterday13 Nov: $192, found 5 days ago22 Nov: $113, found yesterday25 Nov: $90, found 6 days ago19 Dec: $180, found 6 days ago6 Jan 2027: $95, found 6 days ago14 Jan 2027: $94, found 3 days ago14 Feb 2027: $99, found 6 days ago26 Feb 2027: $102, found 3 days ago27 Feb 2027: $102, found 3 days ago8 Mar 2027: $99, found 6 days ago14 Mar 2027: $103, found 4 days ago2 Apr 2027: $101, found 2 days agoNovDecJanFebMarApr
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
2 Nov$170Virgin AustraliaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)1 stopfound yesterdayOpen this trip
13 Nov$192JetstarAvalon Airport (AVV) → Cairns Airport (CNS)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
22 Nov$113JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)nonstopfound yesterdayOpen this trip
25 Nov$90JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
19 Dec$180JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
6 Jan 2027$95JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
14 Jan 2027$94JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
14 Feb 2027$99JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
26 Feb 2027$102JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
27 Feb 2027$102JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
8 Mar 2027$99JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
14 Mar 2027$103JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
2 Apr 2027$101JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Cairns Airport (CNS)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $90.

November 2026From $90Cheapest seen4 departure dates25 Nov · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $1801 departure date19 Dec · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $942 departure dates14 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $993 departure dates14 Feb 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $992 departure dates8 Mar 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $1011 departure date2 Apr 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Virgin Australia.

Premium cabin fares from Melbourne to Cairns

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

Today's prices for 17 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First

Today's prices for 22 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Melbourne to Cairns?

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 38% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$316$316+61%9
14–29 days$352$316+80%12
30–59 days$262$253+33%16
90–179 days$196$194Cheapest seen20

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 44% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$170$122+80%25
30–59 days$95$90Cheapest seen24
60–89 days$95$93+1%24
90–179 days$98$94+4%25
180+ days$106$98+12%25

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 17 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work