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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 US$86 and round-trip from US$167. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$167 US$192
      13% off
      13% off
      US$192 US$167
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$168 US$192
      13% off
      13% off
      US$192 US$168
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$168 US$192
      13% off
      13% off
      US$192 US$168
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 15:25
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:45
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$168
      13% off
      US$192 US$168
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$168
      13% off
      US$192 US$168
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$168
      13% off
      US$192 US$168
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      US$168
      13% off
      US$192 US$168
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      US$168
      13% off
      US$192 US$168
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      US$168
      13% off
      US$192 US$168
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      US$86 US$116
      26% off
      26% off
      US$116 US$86
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$89 US$116
      23% off
      23% off
      US$116 US$89
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91 US$116
      22% off
      22% off
      US$116 US$91
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91
      22% off
      US$116 US$91
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91
      22% off
      US$116 US$91
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91
      22% off
      US$116 US$91
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91
      40% off
      US$152 US$91
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91
      40% off
      US$152 US$91
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92
      21% off
      US$116 US$92
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      US$86 US$116
      26% off
      26% off
      US$116 US$86
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$89 US$116
      23% off
      23% off
      US$116 US$89
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91 US$116
      22% off
      22% off
      US$116 US$91
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91
      22% off
      US$116 US$91
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91
      22% off
      US$116 US$91
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91
      22% off
      US$116 US$91
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91
      40% off
      US$152 US$91
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91
      40% off
      US$152 US$91
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92
      21% off
      US$116 US$92
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91 US$495
      82% off
      82% off
      US$495 US$91
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91 US$495
      82% off
      82% off
      US$495 US$91
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92 US$495
      81% off
      81% off
      US$495 US$92
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92
      81% off
      US$495 US$92
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$94
      81% off
      US$495 US$94
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$95
      81% off
      US$495 US$95
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$98
      80% off
      US$495 US$98
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$99
      80% off
      US$495 US$99
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$103
      79% off
      US$495 US$103
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      US$185 US$1,292
      86% off
      86% off
      US$1,292 US$185
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
      US$193 US$1,292
      85% off
      85% off
      US$1,292 US$193
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$202 US$1,292
      84% off
      84% off
      US$1,292 US$202
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Virgin Australia
      US$219
      83% off
      US$1,292 US$219
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$244
      81% off
      US$1,292 US$244
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      US$255
      80% off
      US$1,292 US$255
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      US$258
      80% off
      US$1,292 US$258
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
      US$258
      80% off
      US$1,292 US$258
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$267
      79% off
      US$1,292 US$267
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      US$86 US$116
      26% off
      26% off
      US$116 US$86
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91 US$116
      22% off
      22% off
      US$116 US$91
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92 US$116
      21% off
      21% off
      US$116 US$92
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 23 | Virgin Australia
      US$93
      20% off
      US$116 US$93
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$95
      38% off
      US$152 US$95
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$103
      71% off
      US$357 US$103
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$108
      70% off
      US$357 US$108
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Virgin Australia
      US$151
      57% off
      US$357 US$151
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 20 | Virgin Australia
      US$171
      52% off
      US$357 US$171
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in November, with an average price of US$96. August sees the highest fares, 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 has the cheapest round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in November, with an average price of US$239. October sees the highest fares, around 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

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport.

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

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$82) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$82
Virgin Australia
From US$92
Qantas Airways
From US$188

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    19:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    - M - W T - S
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  2. VA1298

    Cairns Airport

    19:50

    CNS

    3h 30m

    00:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ941

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    10:30

    MEL

    - M - W - - S
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  4. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    20:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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  6. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    14:50

    CNS

    3h 30m

    18:20

    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 2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$86
Cheapest return ticket price US$167

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 earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 07:45 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 12:10.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 19:50 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 00:15.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • 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$86, and round-trip fares start from US$167. The current lowest fare is a Virgin Australia flight departing on Thu, Dec 24; 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$86. 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.
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