Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns (MEL - CNS)
Cheapflights users flying from Melbourne to Cairns on Virgin Australia typically fly into Cairns and depart from Melbourne. Select your dates above for pricing.
Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Cairns in 2025
Find detailed information about Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Cairns. Explore the options provided by Virgin Australia to plan your journey from Melbourne to Cairns. Data last updated 24 April 2025.
Travel insights for Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Cairns
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns with Virgin Australia?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.
Booking with Virgin Australia 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns with Virgin Australia?
Currently, the most affordable month to book a Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in February, with an average price of HK$628. Conversely, traveling with Virgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to Cairns in June will be the most expensive, with an average cost of HK$1,210. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.
Weekly Virgin Australia flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
The most Virgin Australia flights from MEL to CNS are scheduled on a Thursday (3 on average). You will have fewer Virgin Australia flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
Rainfall in Cairns by month
Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
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.
Temperature in Cairns by month
Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns
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