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Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

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 BRL 443 and round-trip from BRL 878. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 3:25 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:45 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 878 BRL 1,529
        43% off
        43% off
        BRL 1,529 BRL 878
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 890 BRL 1,529
        42% off
        42% off
        BRL 1,529 BRL 890
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 899 BRL 1,529
        41% off
        41% off
        BRL 1,529 BRL 899
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,043
        32% off
        BRL 1,529 BRL 1,043
      • CNS 7:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,054
        31% off
        BRL 1,529 BRL 1,054
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,056
        31% off
        BRL 1,529 BRL 1,056
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,056
        31% off
        BRL 1,529 BRL 1,056
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,057
        31% off
        BRL 1,529 BRL 1,057
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,092
        28% off
        BRL 1,529 BRL 1,092
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,157
        24% off
        BRL 1,529 BRL 1,157
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,162
        24% off
        BRL 1,529 BRL 1,162
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,162
        24% off
        BRL 1,529 BRL 1,162
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 443 BRL 919
        52% off
        52% off
        BRL 919 BRL 443
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 480 BRL 919
        48% off
        48% off
        BRL 919 BRL 480
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 509 BRL 919
        45% off
        45% off
        BRL 919 BRL 509
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Virgin Australia
        BRL 596
        35% off
        BRL 919 BRL 596
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 610
        34% off
        BRL 919 BRL 610
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 610
        34% off
        BRL 919 BRL 610
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:30 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 629
        32% off
        BRL 919 BRL 629
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 668
        27% off
        BRL 919 BRL 668
      • CNS 7:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 668
        27% off
        BRL 919 BRL 668
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 668
        27% off
        BRL 919 BRL 668
      • CNS 7:20 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:45 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 675
        27% off
        BRL 919 BRL 675
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:30 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 698
        24% off
        BRL 919 BRL 698
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Cairns Airport to Melbourne 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 Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to book is in November, with an average price of BRL 499. Try to avoid August, when prices are highest, averaging around BRL 1,127.

BRL 1,127
BRL 813
BRL 499
BRL 185
    Cheapest
  • BRL 619
    Oct
  • BRL 499
    Nov
  • BRL 504
    Dec
  • BRL 644
    Jan
  • BRL 682
    Feb
  • BRL 649
    Mar
  • BRL 616
    Apr
  • BRL 643
    May
  • BRL 828
    Jun
  • BRL 967
    Jul
  • BRL 1,127
    Aug
  • BRL 1,062
    Sep

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, November is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of BRL 1,238. In contrast, September is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching BRL 1,870.

BRL 1,870
BRL 1,554
BRL 1,238
BRL 922
    Cheapest
  • BRL 1,435
    Oct
  • BRL 1,238
    Nov
  • BRL 1,317
    Dec
  • BRL 1,247
    Jan
  • BRL 1,732
    Feb
  • BRL 1,479
    Mar
  • BRL 1,521
    Apr
  • BRL 1,282
    May
  • BRL 1,685
    Jun
  • BRL 1,830
    Jul
  • BRL 1,842
    Aug
  • BRL 1,870
    Sep

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

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport is usually Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Monday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

BRL 872
BRL 836
BRL 799
BRL 763
    Cheapest
  • BRL 872
    Mon
  • BRL 809
    Tue
  • BRL 819
    Wed
  • BRL 799
    Thu
  • BRL 862
    Fri
  • BRL 856
    Sat
  • BRL 835
    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 BRL 443) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From BRL 443
Virgin Australia
From BRL 596
Qantas Airways
From BRL 971
Regional Express Airlines
From BRL 1,351

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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. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    2:50 PM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    6:20 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    2:30 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ941

    Cairns Airport

    7:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    10:30 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    10:15 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    2:45 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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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 2,316.37 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price BRL 443
Cheapest return ticket price BRL 878

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 33 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 21:40, with about 11 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 BRL 1,414 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • 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 BRL 443, and round-trip fares start from BRL 878. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Dec 1; 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 14 minutes, and around 59 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 BRL 1,202. 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 BRL 443. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 57 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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