Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairns
✈️ Fares in October 2026 start from €80 — found by real travellers in the last 48 hours.
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Cheapest day to fly in October 2026
| Date | From | Stops | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 3 Oct | €117 | Direct | Book → |
| Sun 4 Oct | €88 | Direct | Book → |
| Mon 5 Oct | €137 | Direct | Book → |
| Sun 11 Oct | €81 | Direct | Book → |
| Mon 12 Oct | €82 | Direct | Book → |
| Tue 20 Oct | €80 | Direct | Book → |
| Wed 21 Oct | €130 | 1 stop | Book → |
| Thu 22 Oct | €105 | Direct | Book → |
| Fri 23 Oct | €82 | Direct | Book → |
| Sat 24 Oct | €82 | Direct | Book → |
| Mon 26 Oct | €135 | 1 stop | Book → |
| Fri 30 Oct | €161 | 1 stop | Book → |
| Sat 31 Oct | €153 | 1 stop | Book → |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
Cached market fares for October 2026 start from €80 one-way. Prices are found by real travellers in the last 48 hours and confirmed at checkout.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Cairns?
Recent fares on this route are offered by JQ and others. ScanFlyGo compares 1,200+ airlines and agencies.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Cairns?
ScanFlyGo shows the cheapest fare for each day of October 2026 — check the price table above to pick the cheapest date, then book directly with the provider.
Is Melbourne to Cairns a direct flight?
Both direct and connecting options may be available. Use the ScanFlyGo search to filter by stops, airline and time.
Can I track my Melbourne to Cairns flight live?
Yes. ScanFlyGo has a built-in live flight tracker with a real-time map, so you can follow your aircraft on the day by flight number.
Does ScanFlyGo charge booking or service fees?
No. ScanFlyGo is a free flight metasearch — we compare fares and send you to the airline or agency to book. The price is confirmed at their checkout with no extra fee from us.
About Melbourne to Cairns flights
ScanFlyGo compares Melbourne (Tullamarine Airport, MEL) to Cairns (Cairns Airport, CNS) fares across 1,200+ airlines and agencies via the Aviasales network. The cheapest fare found for October 2026 is €80. Prices shown are the lowest cached market fares; the final price is always confirmed at the partner's checkout. You can also search the return route Cairns → Melbourne, or use the full live search for exact dates, stops, airline filters and a live map to track your flight on the day.
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