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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 €73 and round-trip from €149. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 8:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 8:15 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €149 €240
        38% off
        38% off
        €240 €149
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 4:05 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        €151 €240
        37% off
        37% off
        €240 €151
      • CNS 8:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 8:15 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €172 €240
        28% off
        28% off
        €240 €172
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        €174
        28% off
        €240 €174
      • CNS 8:35 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:55 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 8:05 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €174
        28% off
        €240 €174
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        €174
        28% off
        €240 €174
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        €174
        28% off
        €240 €174
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:30 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 8:05 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €176
        27% off
        €240 €176
      • CNS 8:35 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:55 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 6:25 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:45 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        €179
        25% off
        €240 €179
      • CNS 8:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 8:15 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €180
        25% off
        €240 €180
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
        €182
        24% off
        €240 €182
      • CNS 8:35 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:55 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 5:25 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 7:50 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €182
        24% off
        €240 €182
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 2:40 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:10 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €73 €137
        47% off
        47% off
        €137 €73
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        €79 €137
        42% off
        42% off
        €137 €79
      • CNS 8:35 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:55 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        €80 €137
        42% off
        42% off
        €137 €80
      • CNS 7:20 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:45 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        €87
        36% off
        €137 €87
      • CNS 8:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €89
        35% off
        €137 €89
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Virgin Australia
        €93
        32% off
        €137 €93
      • CNS 11:55 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:20 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Virgin Australia
        €93
        32% off
        €137 €93
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        €96
        30% off
        €137 €96
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
        €97
        28% off
        €137 €97
      • CNS 8:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        €100
        27% off
        €137 €100
      • CNS 8:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €102
        26% off
        €137 €102
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:20 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        €104
        24% off
        €137 €104
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 16 | 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 €83. Try to avoid August, when prices are highest, averaging around €187.

€187
€135
€83
€31
    Cheapest
  • €150
    Sep
  • €103
    Oct
  • €83
    Nov
  • €84
    Dec
  • €107
    Jan
  • €113
    Feb
  • €108
    Mar
  • €102
    Apr
  • €107
    May
  • €138
    Jun
  • €161
    Jul
  • €187
    Aug

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 €206. In contrast, August is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching €306.

€306
€256
€206
€156
    Cheapest
  • €235
    Sep
  • €248
    Oct
  • €206
    Nov
  • €219
    Dec
  • €207
    Jan
  • €287
    Feb
  • €245
    Mar
  • €252
    Apr
  • €213
    May
  • €280
    Jun
  • €304
    Jul
  • €306
    Aug

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.

€142
€136
€130
€124
    Cheapest
  • €142
    Mon
  • €131
    Tue
  • €134
    Wed
  • €130
    Thu
  • €142
    Fri
  • €141
    Sat
  • €137
    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 €73) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €73
Virgin Australia
From €93
Qantas Airways
From €117

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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. JQ949

    Cairns Airport

    9:40 PM

    CNS

    3h 20m

    1:00 AM

    MEL

    - - - - T - S
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  2. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    7:20 PM

    CNS

    3h 25m

    11:45 PM

    MEL

    - - T - - F -
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  3. VA1298

    Cairns Airport

    7:50 PM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    12:20 AM

    MEL

    S - - W T F S
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  4. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    2:50 PM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    6:20 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    2:30 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    8:10 PM

    CNS

    3h 25m

    11:35 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 €73
Cheapest return ticket price €149

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 5 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 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 38 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 €245 in September, 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.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, IndiGo, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 8 minutes, and around 33 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 €179. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 29 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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