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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 SGD 107 and round-trip from SGD 207. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:50
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 00:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Virgin Australia
        SGD 207 SGD 276
        25% off
        25% off
        SGD 276 SGD 207
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:50
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 00:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | Virgin Australia
        SGD 217 SGD 276
        21% off
        21% off
        SGD 276 SGD 217
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 220 SGD 276
        20% off
        20% off
        SGD 276 SGD 220
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 220
        20% off
        SGD 276 SGD 220
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:50
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 00:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
        SGD 220
        20% off
        SGD 276 SGD 220
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 23:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 222
        20% off
        SGD 276 SGD 222
      • MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 19:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 224
        19% off
        SGD 276 SGD 224
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 226
        18% off
        SGD 276 SGD 226
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 08:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:30
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 16:50
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 229
        17% off
        SGD 276 SGD 229
      • MEL 17:30
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 19:55
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 230
        17% off
        SGD 276 SGD 230
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:15
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:45
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 233
        16% off
        SGD 276 SGD 233
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 234
        15% off
        SGD 276 SGD 234
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 107 SGD 140
        24% off
        24% off
        SGD 140 SGD 107
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 107 SGD 140
        24% off
        24% off
        SGD 140 SGD 107
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 107 SGD 140
        24% off
        24% off
        SGD 140 SGD 107
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 108
        23% off
        SGD 140 SGD 108
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 109
        22% off
        SGD 140 SGD 109
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 113
        19% off
        SGD 140 SGD 113
      • MEL 20:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 115
        18% off
        SGD 140 SGD 115
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 117
        16% off
        SGD 140 SGD 117
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 117
        16% off
        SGD 140 SGD 117
      • MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 19:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 118
        16% off
        SGD 140 SGD 118
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 119
        15% off
        SGD 140 SGD 119
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 119
        15% off
        SGD 140 SGD 119
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

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 SGD 123. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach SGD 281.

SGD 281
SGD 202
SGD 123
SGD 44
    Cheapest
  • SGD 230
    Sep
  • SGD 134
    Oct
  • SGD 123
    Nov
  • SGD 132
    Dec
  • SGD 148
    Jan
  • SGD 180
    Feb
  • SGD 180
    Mar
  • SGD 178
    Apr
  • SGD 164
    May
  • SGD 281
    Jun
  • SGD 216
    Jul
  • SGD 236
    Aug

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 SGD 264. April is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching SGD 487.

SGD 487
SGD 376
SGD 264
SGD 153
    Cheapest
  • SGD 362
    Sep
  • SGD 289
    Oct
  • SGD 350
    Nov
  • SGD 383
    Dec
  • SGD 393
    Jan
  • SGD 264
    Feb
  • SGD 284
    Mar
  • SGD 487
    Apr
  • SGD 330
    May
  • SGD 389
    Jun
  • SGD 441
    Jul
  • SGD 406
    Aug

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.

SGD 219
SGD 201
SGD 182
SGD 164
  • SGD 204
    Mon
  • SGD 182
    Tue
  • SGD 198
    Wed
  • SGD 219
    Thu
  • SGD 215
    Fri
  • SGD 217
    Sat
  • SGD 193
    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 SGD 107) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From SGD 107
Virgin Australia
From SGD 138
Qantas Airways
From SGD 196

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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

    S M T W 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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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 SGD 107
Cheapest return ticket price SGD 207

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 3 hours 24 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Cairns Airport(cns).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around SGD 179 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around SGD 359 in September, 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.
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:25, and the last departs at 19:05, with about 35 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 36 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • 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 SGD 261. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, IndiGo, China Southern Airlines and Qatar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 59 minutes, and around 43 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • 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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