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Find Melbourne to Cairns flights starting at CAD 95.

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Melbourne to Cairns flight time & flight schedules

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. JQ034

    06:15

    MEL

    3.3h

    Nonstop

    08:30

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
  2. JQ944

    15:55

    MEL

    3.3h

    Nonstop

    19:15

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
  3. JQ942

    16:25

    MEL

    3.3h

    Nonstop

    18:45

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
  4. JQ948

    17:20

    MEL

    3.3h

    Nonstop

    20:40

    CNS

    ---W---
  5. JQ946

    20:00

    MEL

    3.3h

    Nonstop

    22:20

    CNS

    --TWT-S

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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Melbourne to Cairns based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much are flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around CAD 403.
  • How long is the flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)?

    It takes about 3 hours 24 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cairns?

    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)?

  • What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)?

    Jetstar Airways operates 28 direct flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS).
  • How many airports in Cairns (CNS)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in Cairns (CNS): Cairns Airport.

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Flight Information for Melbourne to Cairns Flights

Cheapest direct flight priceCAD 94
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 185
Off-season travel monthDecember
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance2,320.47km
Average flight time3 hours 24 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways