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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from BRL 376 and round-trip from BRL 834. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 834 BRL 1,200
      31% off
      31% off
      BRL 1,200 BRL 834
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 834 BRL 1,200
      31% off
      31% off
      BRL 1,200 BRL 834
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 834 BRL 1,200
      31% off
      31% off
      BRL 1,200 BRL 834
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 834
      31% off
      BRL 1,200 BRL 834
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 834
      31% off
      BRL 1,200 BRL 834
    • MEL 16:05
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 18:25
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 834
      31% off
      BRL 1,200 BRL 834
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 834
      31% off
      BRL 1,200 BRL 834
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 837
      30% off
      BRL 1,200 BRL 837
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 837
      30% off
      BRL 1,200 BRL 837
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 376 BRL 665
      43% off
      43% off
      BRL 665 BRL 376
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 409 BRL 845
      52% off
      52% off
      BRL 845 BRL 409
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 410 BRL 845
      51% off
      51% off
      BRL 845 BRL 410
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 412
      51% off
      BRL 845 BRL 412
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 412
      51% off
      BRL 845 BRL 412
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 412
      51% off
      BRL 845 BRL 412
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 431
      35% off
      BRL 665 BRL 431
    • MEL 15:25
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:45
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 443
      33% off
      BRL 665 BRL 443
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 444
      33% off
      BRL 665 BRL 444
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 376 BRL 665
      43% off
      43% off
      BRL 665 BRL 376
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 409 BRL 845
      52% off
      52% off
      BRL 845 BRL 409
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 410 BRL 845
      51% off
      51% off
      BRL 845 BRL 410
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 412
      51% off
      BRL 845 BRL 412
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 412
      51% off
      BRL 845 BRL 412
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 412
      51% off
      BRL 845 BRL 412
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 431
      35% off
      BRL 665 BRL 431
    • MEL 15:25
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:45
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 443
      33% off
      BRL 665 BRL 443
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 444
      33% off
      BRL 665 BRL 444
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 409 BRL 2,226
      82% off
      82% off
      BRL 2,226 BRL 409
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 412 BRL 2,226
      81% off
      81% off
      BRL 2,226 BRL 412
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 412 BRL 2,226
      81% off
      81% off
      BRL 2,226 BRL 412
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 412
      81% off
      BRL 2,226 BRL 412
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 431
      81% off
      BRL 2,226 BRL 431
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 446
      80% off
      BRL 2,226 BRL 446
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 455
      80% off
      BRL 2,226 BRL 455
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 459
      79% off
      BRL 2,226 BRL 459
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 475
      79% off
      BRL 2,226 BRL 475
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 21:25
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 23:55
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Virgin Australia
      BRL 484 BRL 5,499
      91% off
      91% off
      BRL 5,499 BRL 484
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 965 BRL 5,499
      82% off
      82% off
      BRL 5,499 BRL 965
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 998 BRL 5,499
      82% off
      82% off
      BRL 5,499 BRL 998
    • MEL 20:05
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 22:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 1,008
      82% off
      BRL 5,499 BRL 1,008
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 1,163
      79% off
      BRL 5,499 BRL 1,163
    • MEL 16:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      BRL 1,426
      74% off
      BRL 5,499 BRL 1,426
    • MEL 15:25
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:45
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 1,453
      74% off
      BRL 5,499 BRL 1,453
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 1,534
      72% off
      BRL 5,499 BRL 1,534
    • MEL 16:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
      BRL 1,535
      72% off
      BRL 5,499 BRL 1,535
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 376 BRL 665
      43% off
      43% off
      BRL 665 BRL 376
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 409 BRL 845
      52% off
      52% off
      BRL 845 BRL 409
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 412 BRL 845
      51% off
      51% off
      BRL 845 BRL 412
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 412
      51% off
      BRL 845 BRL 412
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 431
      35% off
      BRL 665 BRL 431
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 446
      33% off
      BRL 665 BRL 446
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 446
      47% off
      BRL 845 BRL 446
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 453
      32% off
      BRL 665 BRL 453
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      BRL 455
      46% off
      BRL 845 BRL 455
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Cairns 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Cairns 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in November, with an average price of BRL 492. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach BRL 1,124.

BRL 1,124
BRL 808
BRL 492
BRL 176
    Cheapest
  • BRL 703
    Oct
  • BRL 492
    Nov
  • BRL 529
    Dec
  • BRL 590
    Jan
  • BRL 721
    Feb
  • BRL 721
    Mar
  • BRL 713
    Apr
  • BRL 657
    May
  • BRL 1,124
    Jun
  • BRL 865
    Jul
  • BRL 942
    Aug
  • BRL 999
    Sep

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, February is often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of BRL 1,056. April is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching BRL 1,948.

BRL 1,948
BRL 1,502
BRL 1,056
BRL 610
    Cheapest
  • BRL 1,327
    Oct
  • BRL 1,402
    Nov
  • BRL 1,532
    Dec
  • BRL 1,574
    Jan
  • BRL 1,056
    Feb
  • BRL 1,135
    Mar
  • BRL 1,948
    Apr
  • BRL 1,319
    May
  • BRL 1,557
    Jun
  • BRL 1,763
    Jul
  • BRL 1,626
    Aug
  • BRL 1,757
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Cairns 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Thursday as prices are typically highest on that day.

BRL 906
BRL 830
BRL 753
BRL 677
  • BRL 841
    Mon
  • BRL 753
    Tue
  • BRL 821
    Wed
  • BRL 906
    Thu
  • BRL 899
    Fri
  • BRL 895
    Sat
  • BRL 816
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from BRL 431) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From BRL 431
Virgin Australia
From BRL 497
Qantas Airways
From BRL 738

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    06:25

    MEL

    3h 20m

    09:45

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ942

    Melbourne Airport

    11:20

    MEL

    3h 20m

    14:40

    CNS

    - M T - T F S
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  3. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    19:15

    MEL

    3h 25m

    22:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    17:25

    MEL

    3h 25m

    20:50

    CNS

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

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

Flight distance 2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket price BRL 376
Cheapest return ticket price BRL 834

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

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

    Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 3 hours 3 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:05, and the last departs at 20:05, with about 8 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around BRL 1,601 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5372 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from BRL 376, and round-trip fares start from BRL 834. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Nov 15; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 1 minute, and around 51 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport is BRL 1,036. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from BRL 376. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Cairns 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 Melbourne Airport and Cairns 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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