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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Aug 9 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 180 S$ 319
        44% off
        44% off
        S$ 319 S$ 180
      • CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 10:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 1 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Aug 8 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 182 S$ 319
        43% off
        43% off
        S$ 319 S$ 182
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Jul 24 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jul 28 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 182 S$ 319
        43% off
        43% off
        S$ 319 S$ 182
      • CNS 19:30
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 22:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jul 23 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 189
        41% off
        S$ 319 S$ 189
      • CNS 10:30
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 8 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 208
        35% off
        S$ 319 S$ 208
      • CNS 21:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 00:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Jul 24 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 208
        35% off
        S$ 319 S$ 208
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 21 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 217
        32% off
        S$ 319 S$ 217
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Aug 16 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Aug 23 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 218
        32% off
        S$ 319 S$ 218
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Aug 23 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 218
        32% off
        S$ 319 S$ 218
      • CNS 21:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 00:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jul 23 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 223
        30% off
        S$ 319 S$ 223
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 24 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Jun 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 10:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 95 S$ 170
        44% off
        44% off
        S$ 170 S$ 95
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 95 S$ 170
        44% off
        44% off
        S$ 170 S$ 95
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 96 S$ 170
        44% off
        44% off
        S$ 170 S$ 96
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Jul 1 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 109
        36% off
        S$ 170 S$ 109
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jul 6 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 111
        35% off
        S$ 170 S$ 111
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 112
        34% off
        S$ 170 S$ 112
      • CNS 00:55
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 04:25
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Jul 11 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 114
        33% off
        S$ 170 S$ 114
      • CNS 00:55
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 04:25
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jul 2 | Virgin Australia
        S$ 114
        33% off
        S$ 170 S$ 114
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Jul 5 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 117
        31% off
        S$ 170 S$ 117
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 12 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 119
        30% off
        S$ 170 S$ 119
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 24 | Normal Airline
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Flight prices from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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 S$ 122. July sees the highest fares, around S$ 248.

S$ 248
S$ 185
S$ 122
S$ 59
    Cheapest
  • S$ 166
    Jun
  • S$ 248
    Jul
  • S$ 230
    Aug
  • S$ 172
    Sep
  • S$ 152
    Oct
  • S$ 122
    Nov
  • S$ 124
    Dec
  • S$ 158
    Jan
  • S$ 167
    Feb
  • S$ 159
    Mar
  • S$ 151
    Apr
  • S$ 158
    May

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 Wednesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Friday, as fares are typically the highest.

S$ 208
S$ 197
S$ 185
S$ 174
    Cheapest
  • S$ 200
    Mon
  • S$ 190
    Tue
  • S$ 185
    Wed
  • S$ 187
    Thu
  • S$ 208
    Fri
  • S$ 200
    Sat
  • S$ 202
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

See which airlines fly from Cairns to Melbourne. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From S$ 86
Virgin Australia
From S$ 128
Qantas Airways
From S$ 178

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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. JQ949

    Cairns Airport

    21:40

    CNS

    3h 20m

    01:00

    MEL

    - - T - T - S
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  2. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    19:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    22:35

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1310

    Cairns Airport

    00:55

    CNS

    3h 30m

    04:25

    MEL

    - - - - - F -
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Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Flight distance2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceS$ 95
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 180

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    It takes around 3 hours 28 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Melbourne Airport (mel).
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around S$ 186 in June, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around S$ 254 in July, 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.

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