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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, May 11 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,851,400 IDR 3,368,900
        15% off
        15% off
        IDR 3,368,900 IDR 2,851,400
      • CNS 20:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 29 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, May 2 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,917,800 IDR 3,368,900
        13% off
        13% off
        IDR 3,368,900 IDR 2,917,800
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Apr 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Apr 19 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,920,300 IDR 3,368,900
        13% off
        13% off
        IDR 3,368,900 IDR 2,920,300
      • CNS 20:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 22 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 15:55
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 19:15
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Apr 25 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,927,700
        13% off
        IDR 3,368,900 IDR 2,927,700
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Apr 28 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,952,300
        12% off
        IDR 3,368,900 IDR 2,952,300
      • CNS 23:55
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 04:20
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Mar 20 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Mar 25 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,954,800
        12% off
        IDR 3,368,900 IDR 2,954,800
      • CNS 20:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Apr 25 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, May 1 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,962,200
        12% off
        IDR 3,368,900 IDR 2,962,200
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Apr 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 15:55
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 19:15
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Apr 19 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,962,200
        12% off
        IDR 3,368,900 IDR 2,962,200
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 15 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Apr 19 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,962,200
        12% off
        IDR 3,368,900 IDR 2,962,200
      • CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 11:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Apr 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Apr 10 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 2,964,600
        12% off
        IDR 3,368,900 IDR 2,964,600
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Mar 21 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Mar 23 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 11:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Apr 14 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,273,000 IDR 1,692,900
        25% off
        25% off
        IDR 1,692,900 IDR 1,273,000
      • CNS 20:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 16 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,381,400 IDR 1,692,900
        18% off
        18% off
        IDR 1,692,900 IDR 1,381,400
      • CNS 14:50
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 18:20
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, May 6 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,391,200 IDR 1,692,900
        18% off
        18% off
        IDR 1,692,900 IDR 1,391,200
      • CNS 20:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 23 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,393,700
        18% off
        IDR 1,692,900 IDR 1,393,700
      • CNS 20:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Apr 3 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,408,500
        17% off
        IDR 1,692,900 IDR 1,408,500
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Apr 19 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,408,500
        17% off
        IDR 1,692,900 IDR 1,408,500
      • CNS 20:30
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 23:50
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,440,500
        15% off
        IDR 1,692,900 IDR 1,440,500
      • CNS 20:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 1 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,470,000
        13% off
        IDR 1,692,900 IDR 1,470,000
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, May 9 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,475,000
        13% off
        IDR 1,692,900 IDR 1,475,000
      • CNS 20:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 22 | Jetstar Airways
        IDR 1,489,700
        12% off
        IDR 1,692,900 IDR 1,489,700
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Mar 21 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in November, with an average price of IDR 1,573,600. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach IDR 3,191,700.

IDR 3,191,700
IDR 2,382,650
IDR 1,573,600
IDR 764,550
    Cheapest
  • IDR 1,733,800
    Mar
  • IDR 2,006,600
    Apr
  • IDR 1,678,600
    May
  • IDR 2,201,000
    Jun
  • IDR 3,191,700
    Jul
  • IDR 2,961,200
    Aug
  • IDR 2,208,900
    Sep
  • IDR 1,955,300
    Oct
  • IDR 1,573,600
    Nov
  • IDR 1,590,400
    Dec
  • IDR 2,033,200
    Jan
  • IDR 2,154,600
    Feb

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, March is often the month to find the lowest fares from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of IDR 2,904,100. July is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching IDR 7,033,500.

IDR 7,033,500
IDR 4,968,800
IDR 2,904,100
IDR 839,400
  • IDR 2,904,100
    Mar
  • IDR 5,122,400
    Apr
  • IDR 3,627,400
    May
  • IDR 3,471,000
    Jun
  • IDR 7,033,500
    Jul
  • IDR 3,048,100
    Aug
  • IDR 2,952,300
    Sep
  • IDR 4,714,700
    Oct
  • IDR 3,911,000
    Nov
  • IDR 4,158,800
    Dec
  • IDR 3,939,900
    Jan
  • IDR 5,472,500
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

IDR 2,620,300
IDR 2,475,650
IDR 2,331,000
IDR 2,186,350
    Cheapest
  • IDR 2,542,100
    Mon
  • IDR 2,354,100
    Tue
  • IDR 2,331,000
    Wed
  • IDR 2,416,700
    Thu
  • IDR 2,620,300
    Fri
  • IDR 2,543,600
    Sat
  • IDR 2,620,200
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

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Jetstar Airways
From IDR 1,273,000
Virgin Australia
From IDR 1,642,400
Qantas Airways
From IDR 1,770,400

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Flight Schedule from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Melbourne and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    20:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    - - T - - - -
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  2. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    09:45

    CNS

    3h 30m

    14:15

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    14:40

    CNS

    3h 30m

    19:10

    MEL

    S M T - T - S
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Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Flight distance2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceIDR 1,273,000
Cheapest return ticket priceIDR 2,851,400

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    It takes around 3 hours 27 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Melbourne Airport(mel).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around IDR 2,196,400 in May, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around IDR 2,592,800 in March, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5258 flights per month.

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