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Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€81
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 30m · Nonstop Wed, Dec 2
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Cheapest round-trip
€172
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December
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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 €81 and round-trip from €172. 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
      €81 €109
      26% off
      26% off
      €109 €81
    • Cheapest
      CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €81 €318
      75% off
      75% off
      €318 €81
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      €82 €109
      25% off
      25% off
      €109 €82
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €82
      25% off
      €109 €82
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €83
      24% off
      €109 €83
    • CNS 11:55 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:20 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      €84
      23% off
      €109 €84
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €84
      23% off
      €109 €84
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €85
      41% off
      €143 €85
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      €86
      40% off
      €143 €86
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 31 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 7:50 PM
      3h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €172 €218
      21% off
      21% off
      €218 €172
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €175 €218
      20% off
      20% off
      €218 €175
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €181 €218
      17% off
      17% off
      €218 €181
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €182
      17% off
      €218 €182
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €182
      17% off
      €218 €182
    • CNS 7:50 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 31 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €182
      17% off
      €218 €182
    • CNS 7:50 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 7:50 PM
      3h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €185
      15% off
      €218 €185
    • CNS 7:50 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €186
      15% off
      €218 €186
    • CNS 7:50 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €187
      14% off
      €218 €187
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
      MEL 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | 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
      €81 €109
      26% off
      26% off
      €109 €81
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €81 €318
      75% off
      75% off
      €318 €81
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      €82 €109
      25% off
      25% off
      €109 €82
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €82
      25% off
      €109 €82
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €83
      24% off
      €109 €83
    • CNS 11:55 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:20 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      €84
      23% off
      €109 €84
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €84
      23% off
      €109 €84
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €85
      41% off
      €143 €85
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      €86
      40% off
      €143 €86
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 11:55 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:20 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      €84 €391
      79% off
      79% off
      €391 €84
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €85 €391
      78% off
      78% off
      €391 €85
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      €86 €391
      78% off
      78% off
      €391 €86
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €87
      78% off
      €391 €87
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 25 | Jetstar Airways
      €89
      77% off
      €391 €89
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €90
      77% off
      €391 €90
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €92
      76% off
      €391 €92
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      €92
      76% off
      €391 €92
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      €92
      76% off
      €391 €92
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 6:00 AM
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 12:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      €830 €965
      14% off
      14% off
      €965 €830
    • CNS 5:25 PM
      5h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Virgin Australia
      €240 €965
      75% off
      75% off
      €965 €240
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €320 €965
      67% off
      67% off
      €965 €320
    • CNS 10:55 AM
      6h 10m
      1 stop
      MEL 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      €268
      72% off
      €965 €268
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €392
      59% off
      €965 €392
    • CNS 7:50 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      €264
      73% off
      €965 €264
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €277
      71% off
      €965 €277
    • CNS 11:40 AM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:05 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      €255
      74% off
      €965 €255
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 9:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Australia
      €251
      74% off
      €965 €251
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €81 €318
      75% off
      75% off
      €318 €81
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €82 €109
      25% off
      25% off
      €109 €82
    • CNS 11:55 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:20 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      €84 €109
      23% off
      23% off
      €109 €84
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €85
      41% off
      €143 €85
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €90
      17% off
      €109 €90
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      €98
      69% off
      €318 €98
    • CNS 11:55 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:20 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Virgin Australia
      €124
      13% off
      €143 €124
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      €137
      56% off
      €318 €137
    • CNS 11:45 AM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Virgin Australia
      €168
      47% off
      €318 €168
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | 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.

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 €81) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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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 December, with an average price of €88. Try to avoid August, when prices are highest, averaging around €197.

€197
€143
€88
€34
    Cheapest
  • €93
    Nov
  • €88
    Dec
  • €113
    Jan
  • €119
    Feb
  • €114
    Mar
  • €108
    Apr
  • €112
    May
  • €145
    Jun
  • €169
    Jul
  • €197
    Aug
  • €186
    Sep
  • €172
    Oct

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, January is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of €218. In contrast, October is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching €463.

€463
€341
€218
€96
    Cheapest
  • €225
    Nov
  • €230
    Dec
  • €218
    Jan
  • €303
    Feb
  • €258
    Mar
  • €266
    Apr
  • €224
    May
  • €294
    Jun
  • €320
    Jul
  • €322
    Aug
  • €327
    Sep
  • €463
    Oct

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.

€159
€152
€144
€137
  • €159
    Mon
  • €144
    Tue
  • €152
    Wed
  • €145
    Thu
  • €154
    Fri
  • €156
    Sat
  • €154
    Sun

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 T - - - S
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  2. VA1298

    Cairns Airport

    12:55 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    5:25 AM

    MEL

    S - - W - - -
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  3. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    10:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    2:30 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ941

    Cairns Airport

    7:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    11:30 AM

    MEL

    - M - W - - S
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  5. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    10:15 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    2:45 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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  6. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    2:50 PM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    7:20 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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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 18 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 07:45, and the last departs at 19:50, with about 8 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 €274 in November, 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 €81, and round-trip fares start from €172. 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 39 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 €196. 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 €81. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 39 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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