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Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€ 81
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 30m · Direct Wed, Dec 2
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Cheapest return
€ 172
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Best time to book
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 nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      € 172 € 222
      23% off
      23% off
      € 222 € 172
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      € 175 € 222
      21% off
      21% off
      € 222 € 175
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 182 € 222
      18% off
      18% off
      € 222 € 182
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      € 182
      18% off
      € 222 € 182
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 1 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      € 182
      18% off
      € 222 € 182
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 12 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 185
      17% off
      € 222 € 185
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 186
      16% off
      € 222 € 186
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      € 187
      16% off
      € 222 € 187
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 188
      15% off
      € 222 € 188
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81 € 106
      24% off
      24% off
      € 106 € 81
    • Cheapest
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81 € 106
      24% off
      24% off
      € 106 € 81
    • Cheapest
      CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81 € 318
      75% off
      75% off
      € 318 € 81
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      € 83
      22% off
      € 106 € 83
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      € 83
      22% off
      € 106 € 83
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 84
      21% off
      € 106 € 84
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      € 84
      41% off
      € 143 € 84
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      € 85
      20% off
      € 106 € 85
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 85
      41% off
      € 143 € 85
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81 € 106
      24% off
      24% off
      € 106 € 81
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81 € 106
      24% off
      24% off
      € 106 € 81
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81 € 318
      75% off
      75% off
      € 318 € 81
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      € 83
      22% off
      € 106 € 83
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      € 83
      22% off
      € 106 € 83
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 84
      21% off
      € 106 € 84
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      € 84
      41% off
      € 143 € 84
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      € 85
      20% off
      € 106 € 85
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 85
      41% off
      € 143 € 85
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      € 84 € 391
      79% off
      79% off
      € 391 € 84
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 85 € 391
      78% off
      78% off
      € 391 € 85
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      € 86 € 391
      78% off
      78% off
      € 391 € 86
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      € 87
      78% off
      € 391 € 87
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 25 | Jetstar Airways
      € 89
      77% off
      € 391 € 89
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 90
      77% off
      € 391 € 90
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 92
      76% off
      € 391 € 92
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      € 92
      76% off
      € 391 € 92
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      € 92
      76% off
      € 391 € 92
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 06:00
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 12:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      € 830 € 965
      14% off
      14% off
      € 965 € 830
    • CNS 17:25
      5h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Virgin Australia
      € 240 € 965
      75% off
      75% off
      € 965 € 240
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 320 € 965
      67% off
      67% off
      € 965 € 320
    • CNS 10:55
      6h 10m
      1 stop
      MEL 18:05
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      € 268
      72% off
      € 965 € 268
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 392
      59% off
      € 965 € 392
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      € 264
      73% off
      € 965 € 264
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 277
      71% off
      € 965 € 277
    • CNS 11:40
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:05
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      € 255
      74% off
      € 965 € 255
    • CNS 14:40
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 21:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Australia
      € 251
      74% off
      € 965 € 251
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81 € 318
      75% off
      75% off
      € 318 € 81
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      € 84 € 143
      41% off
      41% off
      € 143 € 84
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      € 85 € 106
      20% off
      20% off
      € 106 € 85
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 85
      41% off
      € 143 € 85
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Virgin Australia
      € 88
      17% off
      € 106 € 88
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 90
      15% off
      € 106 € 90
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 28 | Virgin Australia
      € 91
      14% off
      € 106 € 91
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      € 98
      69% off
      € 318 € 98
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 29 | Virgin Australia
      € 121
      62% off
      € 318 € 121
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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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 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 January, with an average price of € 218. October sees the highest fares, around € 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

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 December, with an average price of € 88. August sees the highest fares, 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 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.

€ 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.

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    19:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    - M T - - - S
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  2. VA1298

    Cairns Airport

    00:55

    CNS

    3h 30m

    05:25

    MEL

    S - - W - - -
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  3. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    10:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ941

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    11:30

    MEL

    - M - W - - S
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  5. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    10:15

    CNS

    3h 30m

    14:45

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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  6. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    14:50

    CNS

    3h 30m

    19:20

    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 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 € 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.
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