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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 US$90 and round-trip from US$194. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90 US$117
      23% off
      23% off
      US$117 US$90
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91 US$152
      40% off
      40% off
      US$152 US$91
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91 US$152
      40% off
      40% off
      US$152 US$91
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92
      39% off
      US$152 US$92
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92
      39% off
      US$152 US$92
    • CNS 11:55 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:20 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      US$93
      21% off
      US$117 US$93
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$94
      20% off
      US$117 US$94
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$94
      20% off
      US$117 US$94
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$95
      19% off
      US$117 US$95
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 7:50 PM
      3h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$194 US$233
      17% off
      17% off
      US$233 US$194
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 7:50 PM
      3h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$194 US$233
      17% off
      17% off
      US$233 US$194
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 7:50 PM
      3h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$194 US$233
      17% off
      17% off
      US$233 US$194
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$194
      17% off
      US$233 US$194
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$195
      16% off
      US$233 US$195
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$197
      15% off
      US$233 US$197
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 7:50 PM
      3h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$199
      15% off
      US$233 US$199
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 7:50 PM
      3h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$201
      14% off
      US$233 US$201
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$201
      14% off
      US$233 US$201
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
      MEL 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90 US$117
      23% off
      23% off
      US$117 US$90
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91 US$152
      40% off
      40% off
      US$152 US$91
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91 US$152
      40% off
      40% off
      US$152 US$91
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92
      39% off
      US$152 US$92
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92
      39% off
      US$152 US$92
    • CNS 11:55 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:20 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      US$93
      21% off
      US$117 US$93
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$94
      20% off
      US$117 US$94
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$94
      20% off
      US$117 US$94
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$95
      19% off
      US$117 US$95
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91 US$495
      82% off
      82% off
      US$495 US$91
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91 US$495
      82% off
      82% off
      US$495 US$91
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92 US$495
      81% off
      81% off
      US$495 US$92
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92
      81% off
      US$495 US$92
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$94
      81% off
      US$495 US$94
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$95
      81% off
      US$495 US$95
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$98
      80% off
      US$495 US$98
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$99
      80% off
      US$495 US$99
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$103
      79% off
      US$495 US$103
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      US$185 US$1,292
      86% off
      86% off
      US$1,292 US$185
    • CNS 7:50 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
      US$193 US$1,292
      85% off
      85% off
      US$1,292 US$193
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$202 US$1,292
      84% off
      84% off
      US$1,292 US$202
    • CNS 7:50 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Virgin Australia
      US$219
      83% off
      US$1,292 US$219
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$244
      81% off
      US$1,292 US$244
    • CNS 7:50 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      US$258
      80% off
      US$1,292 US$258
    • CNS 7:50 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
      US$258
      80% off
      US$1,292 US$258
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      US$258
      80% off
      US$1,292 US$258
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$267
      79% off
      US$1,292 US$267
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 11:55 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:20 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      US$93 US$117
      21% off
      21% off
      US$117 US$93
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$95 US$152
      38% off
      38% off
      US$152 US$95
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$103 US$357
      71% off
      71% off
      US$357 US$103
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$104
      11% off
      US$117 US$104
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$108
      70% off
      US$357 US$108
    • CNS 11:45 AM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Virgin Australia
      US$151
      57% off
      US$357 US$151
    • CNS 11:45 AM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 20 | Virgin Australia
      US$171
      52% off
      US$357 US$171
    • CNS 11:40 AM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:05 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Qantas Airways
      US$191
      46% off
      US$357 US$191
    • CNS 7:50 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Virgin Australia
      US$198
      45% off
      US$357 US$198
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Melbourne 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 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 US$96. Try to avoid August, when prices are highest, averaging around US$217.

US$217
US$157
US$96
US$36
    Cheapest
  • US$152
    Oct
  • US$96
    Nov
  • US$97
    Dec
  • US$124
    Jan
  • US$132
    Feb
  • US$125
    Mar
  • US$119
    Apr
  • US$124
    May
  • US$160
    Jun
  • US$186
    Jul
  • US$217
    Aug
  • US$205
    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 US$239. In contrast, October is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching US$384.

US$384
US$312
US$239
US$167
    Cheapest
  • US$384
    Oct
  • US$239
    Nov
  • US$254
    Dec
  • US$240
    Jan
  • US$334
    Feb
  • US$285
    Mar
  • US$293
    Apr
  • US$247
    May
  • US$325
    Jun
  • US$353
    Jul
  • US$355
    Aug
  • US$360
    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 Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Monday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

US$169
US$163
US$156
US$150
  • US$169
    Mon
  • US$156
    Tue
  • US$162
    Wed
  • US$157
    Thu
  • US$168
    Fri
  • US$168
    Sat
  • US$163
    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 US$90) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$90
Virgin Australia
From US$93
Qantas Airways
From US$186
Regional Express Airlines
From US$228

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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. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    7:10 PM

    CNS

    3h 25m

    11:35 PM

    MEL

    - M - W T - S
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  2. VA1298

    Cairns Airport

    7:50 PM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    12:20 AM

    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

    - M - W - - S
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  4. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    2:30 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    8:10 PM

    CNS

    3h 25m

    11:35 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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  6. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    2:50 PM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    6:20 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 US$90
Cheapest return ticket price US$194

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 8 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 20:35, with about 9 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 US$293 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 US$90, and round-trip fares start from US$194. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 2; 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 10 minutes, and around 48 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 US$225. 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 US$90. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Melbourne 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 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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