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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne Starting at AED 234

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS09:45 am
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL02:15 pm
        Fri, Mar 7|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        AED 234AED 377
        38% OFF
        38% OFF
        AED 377AED 234

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Melbourne. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Fri, Mar 7, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 234 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS07:35 am
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL12:00 pm
        Sun, Mar 2|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        AED 236AED 377
        37% OFF
        37% OFF
        AED 377AED 236

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Melbourne. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Sun, Mar 2, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 236 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS02:30 pm
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL07:00 pm
        Mon, Mar 17|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        AED 239AED 377
        37% OFF
        37% OFF
        AED 377AED 239

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Melbourne. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Mon, Mar 17, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 239 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS07:35 am
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL12:00 pm
        Tue, Mar 25|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        AED 243
        AED 243

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Melbourne. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 243 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS07:35 am
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL12:00 pm
        Sat, Mar 8|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        AED 245
        AED 245

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Melbourne. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 245 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS09:45 am
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL02:15 pm
        Thu, Feb 20|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        AED 257
        AED 257

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Melbourne. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 257 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS07:35 am
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL12:00 pm
        Wed, Mar 5|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        AED 267
        AED 267

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Melbourne. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Wed, Mar 5, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 267 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS09:45 am
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL02:15 pm
        Thu, Mar 20|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        AED 267
        AED 267

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Melbourne. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Thu, Mar 20, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 267 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS07:35 am
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL12:00 pm
        Mon, Mar 3|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        AED 267
        AED 267

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Melbourne. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Mon, Mar 3, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 267 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS09:05 am
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL01:30 pm
        Tue, Mar 4|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        AED 268
        AED 268

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Cairns to Melbourne. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Cairns Airport on Tue, Mar 4, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 268 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL02:00 pm
        Wed, Feb 26|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
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Cairns to Melbourne Flight Time

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ945

    Jetstar Airways

    02:40 pm

    CNS

    3.5h

    Nonstop

    07:10 pm

    MEL

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  2. JQ943

    Jetstar Airways

    07:30 pm

    CNS

    3.4h

    Nonstop

    11:55 pm

    MEL

    SMTWTFS
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  3. JQ941

    Jetstar Airways

    07:35 am

    CNS

    3.4h

    Nonstop

    12:00 pm

    MEL

    SMTWTFS
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  4. JQ033

    Jetstar Airways

    09:45 am

    CNS

    3.5h

    Nonstop

    02:15 pm

    MEL

    SMTWTFS
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cairns to Melbourne based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 984.

  • How long does it take to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 3 hours 26 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Melbourne?

    • 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.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?

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Flight Info | Cairns to Melbourne

Cheapest nonstop flight priceAED 234
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceAED 459
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance2,320.47 km
Average flight time3 hours 26 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

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