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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from CAD 115 and round-trip from CAD 233. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 233 CAD 268
      13% off
      13% off
      CAD 268 CAD 233
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 235 CAD 268
      12% off
      12% off
      CAD 268 CAD 235
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 15:25
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:45
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 235 CAD 268
      12% off
      12% off
      CAD 268 CAD 235
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 235
      12% off
      CAD 268 CAD 235
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 235
      12% off
      CAD 268 CAD 235
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 235
      12% off
      CAD 268 CAD 235
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 235
      12% off
      CAD 268 CAD 235
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 235
      12% off
      CAD 268 CAD 235
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 235
      12% off
      CAD 268 CAD 235
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 115 CAD 147
      22% off
      22% off
      CAD 147 CAD 115
    • Cheapest
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 115 CAD 147
      22% off
      22% off
      CAD 147 CAD 115
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 124 CAD 147
      16% off
      16% off
      CAD 147 CAD 124
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 125
      15% off
      CAD 147 CAD 125
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 125
      15% off
      CAD 147 CAD 125
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 127
      14% off
      CAD 147 CAD 127
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 127
      14% off
      CAD 147 CAD 127
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 128
      13% off
      CAD 147 CAD 128
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 128
      13% off
      CAD 147 CAD 128
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 115 CAD 147
      22% off
      22% off
      CAD 147 CAD 115
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 115 CAD 147
      22% off
      22% off
      CAD 147 CAD 115
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 124 CAD 147
      16% off
      16% off
      CAD 147 CAD 124
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 125
      15% off
      CAD 147 CAD 125
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 125
      15% off
      CAD 147 CAD 125
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 127
      14% off
      CAD 147 CAD 127
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 127
      14% off
      CAD 147 CAD 127
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 128
      13% off
      CAD 147 CAD 128
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 128
      13% off
      CAD 147 CAD 128
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 129 CAD 657
      80% off
      80% off
      CAD 657 CAD 129
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 132 CAD 657
      80% off
      80% off
      CAD 657 CAD 132
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 133 CAD 657
      80% off
      80% off
      CAD 657 CAD 133
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 139
      79% off
      CAD 657 CAD 139
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 142
      78% off
      CAD 657 CAD 142
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 144
      78% off
      CAD 657 CAD 144
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 146
      78% off
      CAD 657 CAD 146
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 154
      77% off
      CAD 657 CAD 154
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 156
      76% off
      CAD 657 CAD 156
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 259 CAD 1,808
      86% off
      86% off
      CAD 1,808 CAD 259
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 270 CAD 1,808
      85% off
      85% off
      CAD 1,808 CAD 270
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 271 CAD 1,808
      85% off
      85% off
      CAD 1,808 CAD 271
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 279
      85% off
      CAD 1,808 CAD 279
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 282
      84% off
      CAD 1,808 CAD 282
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 297
      84% off
      CAD 1,808 CAD 297
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 311
      83% off
      CAD 1,808 CAD 311
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 312
      83% off
      CAD 1,808 CAD 312
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 322
      82% off
      CAD 1,808 CAD 322
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 127 CAD 147
      14% off
      14% off
      CAD 147 CAD 127
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 128 CAD 147
      13% off
      13% off
      CAD 147 CAD 128
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 130 CAD 147
      12% off
      12% off
      CAD 147 CAD 130
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 145
      69% off
      CAD 463 CAD 145
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 150
      68% off
      CAD 463 CAD 150
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 180
      61% off
      CAD 463 CAD 180
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 20 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 233
      50% off
      CAD 463 CAD 233
    • CNS 11:40
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:05
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Qantas Airways
      CAD 267
      42% off
      CAD 463 CAD 267
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 277
      40% off
      CAD 463 CAD 277
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | 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 CAD 135. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach CAD 304.

CAD 304
CAD 220
CAD 135
CAD 51
    Cheapest
  • CAD 213
    Oct
  • CAD 135
    Nov
  • CAD 136
    Dec
  • CAD 174
    Jan
  • CAD 184
    Feb
  • CAD 175
    Mar
  • CAD 166
    Apr
  • CAD 173
    May
  • CAD 223
    Jun
  • CAD 261
    Jul
  • CAD 304
    Aug
  • CAD 286
    Sep

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, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of CAD 334. October is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching CAD 538.

CAD 538
CAD 436
CAD 334
CAD 232
    Cheapest
  • CAD 538
    Oct
  • CAD 334
    Nov
  • CAD 355
    Dec
  • CAD 336
    Jan
  • CAD 467
    Feb
  • CAD 399
    Mar
  • CAD 410
    Apr
  • CAD 346
    May
  • CAD 454
    Jun
  • CAD 493
    Jul
  • CAD 497
    Aug
  • CAD 504
    Sep

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

CAD 236
CAD 228
CAD 219
CAD 211
  • CAD 236
    Mon
  • CAD 219
    Tue
  • CAD 226
    Wed
  • CAD 219
    Thu
  • CAD 234
    Fri
  • CAD 235
    Sat
  • CAD 229
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from CAD 114) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From CAD 114
Virgin Australia
From CAD 155
Qantas Airways
From CAD 263

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What is the 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. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    19:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    - M - W T - S
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  2. VA1298

    Cairns Airport

    19:50

    CNS

    3h 30m

    00:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    14:50

    CNS

    3h 30m

    18:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ941

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    10:30

    MEL

    - M - W - - S
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  6. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    20:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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About Cairns Airport and Melbourne Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket price CAD 115
Cheapest return ticket price CAD 233

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 3 hours 8 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 07:00, and the last departs at 20:35, with about 9 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around CAD 410 in October, 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.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from CAD 115, and round-trip fares start from CAD 233. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 17; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 10 minutes, and around 48 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport is CAD 315. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from CAD 115. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 48 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Melbourne Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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