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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Aug 21 | Jetstar Airways
        US$174 US$259
        33% off
        33% off
        US$259 US$174
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        US$175 US$259
        32% off
        32% off
        US$259 US$175
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        US$178 US$259
        31% off
        31% off
        US$259 US$178
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        US$179
        31% off
        US$259 US$179
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        US$180
        31% off
        US$259 US$180
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        US$180
        31% off
        US$259 US$180
      • CNS 19:35
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 18:55
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:20
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        US$192
        26% off
        US$259 US$192
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        US$196
        24% off
        US$259 US$196
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        US$199
        23% off
        US$259 US$199
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        US$199
        23% off
        US$259 US$199
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 5 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 14:50
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 18:20
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        US$79 US$128
        38% off
        38% off
        US$128 US$79
      • CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 10:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        US$82 US$128
        36% off
        36% off
        US$128 US$82
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        US$82 US$128
        36% off
        36% off
        US$128 US$82
      • CNS 21:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 25 | Jetstar Airways
        US$85
        34% off
        US$128 US$85
      • CNS 13:15
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 16:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        US$85
        34% off
        US$128 US$85
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        US$86
        33% off
        US$128 US$86
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        US$92
        28% off
        US$128 US$92
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        US$93
        27% off
        US$128 US$93
      • CNS 19:35
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$95
        26% off
        US$128 US$95
      • CNS 21:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 00:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 21 | Virgin Australia
        US$98
        23% off
        US$128 US$98
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 5 | Normal Airline
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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 US$95. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach US$184.

US$184
US$140
US$95
US$51
    Cheapest
  • US$176
    Aug
  • US$133
    Sep
  • US$118
    Oct
  • US$95
    Nov
  • US$96
    Dec
  • US$123
    Jan
  • US$130
    Feb
  • US$124
    Mar
  • US$117
    Apr
  • US$122
    May
  • US$158
    Jun
  • US$184
    Jul

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, September is often the month to find the lowest fares from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of US$178. July is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$348.

US$348
US$263
US$178
US$93
    Cheapest
  • US$184
    Aug
  • US$178
    Sep
  • US$284
    Oct
  • US$236
    Nov
  • US$251
    Dec
  • US$237
    Jan
  • US$330
    Feb
  • US$281
    Mar
  • US$289
    Apr
  • US$244
    May
  • US$321
    Jun
  • US$348
    Jul

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 Thursday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$161
US$153
US$145
US$137
    Cheapest
  • US$159
    Mon
  • US$148
    Tue
  • US$146
    Wed
  • US$145
    Thu
  • US$161
    Fri
  • US$157
    Sat
  • US$155
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

See which airlines fly from Cairns to Melbourne. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From US$79
Virgin Australia
From US$98
Qantas Airways
From US$133

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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. JQ949

    Cairns Airport

    21:40

    CNS

    3h 20m

    01:00

    MEL

    - M - W T F S
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  2. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    13:15

    CNS

    3h 20m

    16:35

    MEL

    S M - - - - -
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  3. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    20:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    - - T - - - -
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  4. JQ941

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    10:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    14:50

    CNS

    3h 30m

    18:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$79
Cheapest return ticket price US$174

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 US$170 in October, 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 US$272 in August, 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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