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Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$87 and round-trip from US$187. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 23 | Virgin Australia
      US$187 US$243
      23% off
      23% off
      US$243 US$187
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$193 US$243
      21% off
      21% off
      US$243 US$193
    • MEL 15:25
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:45
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$193 US$243
      21% off
      21% off
      US$243 US$193
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$193
      21% off
      US$243 US$193
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$194
      20% off
      US$243 US$194
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$194
      20% off
      US$243 US$194
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$194
      20% off
      US$243 US$194
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$194
      20% off
      US$243 US$194
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$194
      20% off
      US$243 US$194
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$87 US$165
      47% off
      47% off
      US$165 US$87
    • Cheapest
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$87 US$165
      47% off
      47% off
      US$165 US$87
    • Cheapest
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$87 US$165
      47% off
      47% off
      US$165 US$87
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      US$89
      25% off
      US$119 US$89
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$89
      25% off
      US$119 US$89
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90
      24% off
      US$119 US$90
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90
      45% off
      US$165 US$90
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91
      24% off
      US$119 US$91
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92
      23% off
      US$119 US$92
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$87 US$165
      47% off
      47% off
      US$165 US$87
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$87 US$165
      47% off
      47% off
      US$165 US$87
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$87 US$165
      47% off
      47% off
      US$165 US$87
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      US$89
      25% off
      US$119 US$89
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$89
      25% off
      US$119 US$89
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90
      24% off
      US$119 US$90
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90
      45% off
      US$165 US$90
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91
      24% off
      US$119 US$91
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92
      23% off
      US$119 US$92
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$87 US$645
      87% off
      87% off
      US$645 US$87
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$87 US$645
      87% off
      87% off
      US$645 US$87
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$87 US$645
      87% off
      87% off
      US$645 US$87
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90
      86% off
      US$645 US$90
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91
      86% off
      US$645 US$91
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92
      86% off
      US$645 US$92
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$94
      85% off
      US$645 US$94
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$95
      85% off
      US$645 US$95
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$96
      85% off
      US$645 US$96
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$161 US$1,147
      86% off
      86% off
      US$1,147 US$161
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      US$161 US$1,147
      86% off
      86% off
      US$1,147 US$161
    • MEL 16:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      US$210 US$1,147
      82% off
      82% off
      US$1,147 US$210
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$238
      79% off
      US$1,147 US$238
    • MEL 16:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
      US$345
      70% off
      US$1,147 US$345
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$352
      69% off
      US$1,147 US$352
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$368
      68% off
      US$1,147 US$368
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$516
      55% off
      US$1,147 US$516
    • MEL 08:35
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 10:55
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      US$555
      52% off
      US$1,147 US$555
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90 US$119
      24% off
      24% off
      US$119 US$90
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91 US$119
      24% off
      24% off
      US$119 US$91
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$92 US$119
      23% off
      23% off
      US$119 US$92
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$94
      21% off
      US$119 US$94
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$94
      21% off
      US$119 US$94
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$95
      20% off
      US$119 US$95
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$95
      20% off
      US$119 US$95
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$95
      20% off
      US$119 US$95
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$96
      42% off
      US$165 US$96
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in November, with an average price of US$98. June sees the highest fares, around US$223.

US$223
US$161
US$98
US$36
    Cheapest
  • US$161
    Oct
  • US$98
    Nov
  • US$105
    Dec
  • US$117
    Jan
  • US$143
    Feb
  • US$144
    Mar
  • US$142
    Apr
  • US$131
    May
  • US$223
    Jun
  • US$172
    Jul
  • US$187
    Aug
  • US$199
    Sep

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in February, with an average price of US$210. April sees the highest fares, around US$387.

US$387
US$299
US$210
US$122
    Cheapest
  • US$321
    Oct
  • US$278
    Nov
  • US$304
    Dec
  • US$313
    Jan
  • US$210
    Feb
  • US$226
    Mar
  • US$387
    Apr
  • US$262
    May
  • US$309
    Jun
  • US$350
    Jul
  • US$323
    Aug
  • US$349
    Sep

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

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

US$181
US$166
US$150
US$135
  • US$170
    Mon
  • US$150
    Tue
  • US$165
    Wed
  • US$181
    Thu
  • US$180
    Fri
  • US$180
    Sat
  • US$164
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from US$87) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$87
Virgin Australia
From US$98
Qantas Airways
From US$190

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

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Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    06:25

    MEL

    3h 20m

    09:45

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ942

    Melbourne Airport

    12:20

    MEL

    3h 25m

    14:45

    CNS

    - M T - - - S
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  3. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    19:40

    MEL

    3h 25m

    22:05

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    15:00

    MEL

    3h 25m

    18:25

    CNS

    S - T - T F -
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About Melbourne Airport and Cairns Airport

Learn about Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cairns Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$87
Cheapest return ticket price US$187

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 2 hours 58 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:05, and the last departs at 20:05, 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$410 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 06:15 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 08:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 21:25 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 23:55.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5372 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from US$89, and round-trip fares start from US$187. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 56 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport is US$206. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$89. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Cairns 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.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Cairns 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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