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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Melbourne starting at PHP 3,697

For as little as PHP 3,697, you can take your next adventure to Melbourne without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Cairns below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL14:15
        Fri, Mar 7|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,697PHP 4,971
        26% OFF
        26% OFF
        PHP 4,971PHP 3,697

        Fly from Cairns to Melbourne on Fri, Mar 7 with Jetstar Airways. One-way direct flights with Jetstar Airways depart Cairns Airport and arrive Melbourne Airport starting at PHP 3,697 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS07:35
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL12:00
        Mon, Mar 3|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,785PHP 4,971
        24% OFF
        24% OFF
        PHP 4,971PHP 3,785

        Fly from Cairns to Melbourne on Mon, Mar 3 with Jetstar Airways. One-way direct flights with Jetstar Airways depart Cairns Airport and arrive Melbourne Airport starting at PHP 3,785 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL14:15
        Sun, Feb 16|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,849PHP 4,971
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        PHP 4,971PHP 3,849

        Fly from Cairns to Melbourne on Sun, Feb 16 with Jetstar Airways. One-way direct flights with Jetstar Airways depart Cairns Airport and arrive Melbourne Airport starting at PHP 3,849 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS07:35
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL12:00
        Sat, Mar 8|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 3,873
        PHP 3,873

        Fly from Cairns to Melbourne on Sat, Mar 8 with Jetstar Airways. One-way direct flights with Jetstar Airways depart Cairns Airport and arrive Melbourne Airport starting at PHP 3,873 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS07:35
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL12:00
        Tue, Mar 25|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,191
        PHP 4,191

        Fly from Cairns to Melbourne on Tue, Mar 25 with Jetstar Airways. One-way direct flights with Jetstar Airways depart Cairns Airport and arrive Melbourne Airport starting at PHP 4,191 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS07:35
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL12:00
        Sun, Mar 2|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,215
        PHP 4,215

        Fly from Cairns to Melbourne on Sun, Mar 2 with Jetstar Airways. One-way direct flights with Jetstar Airways depart Cairns Airport and arrive Melbourne Airport starting at PHP 4,215 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL14:15
        Thu, Mar 20|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,215
        PHP 4,215

        Fly from Cairns to Melbourne on Thu, Mar 20 with Jetstar Airways. One-way direct flights with Jetstar Airways depart Cairns Airport and arrive Melbourne Airport starting at PHP 4,215 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS14:30
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL19:00
        Mon, Mar 17|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,215
        PHP 4,215

        Fly from Cairns to Melbourne on Mon, Mar 17 with Jetstar Airways. One-way direct flights with Jetstar Airways depart Cairns Airport and arrive Melbourne Airport starting at PHP 4,215 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL14:15
        Thu, Feb 20|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,223
        PHP 4,223

        Fly from Cairns to Melbourne on Thu, Feb 20 with Jetstar Airways. One-way direct flights with Jetstar Airways depart Cairns Airport and arrive Melbourne Airport starting at PHP 4,223 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL14:15
        Wed, Feb 19|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
        PHP 4,335
        PHP 4,335

        Fly from Cairns to Melbourne on Wed, Feb 19 with Jetstar Airways. One-way direct flights with Jetstar Airways depart Cairns Airport and arrive Melbourne Airport starting at PHP 4,335 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL02:00 pm
        Sun, Feb 23|Cairns - Melbourne|Jetstar Airways
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Cairns to Melbourne Flight Time

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ941

    Jetstar Airways

    07:35

    CNS

    3.4h

    Nonstop

    12:00

    MEL

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  2. JQ033

    Jetstar Airways

    09:45

    CNS

    3.5h

    Nonstop

    14:15

    MEL

    SMTWTFS
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  3. JQ945

    Jetstar Airways

    14:40

    CNS

    3.5h

    Nonstop

    19:10

    MEL

    S-T-T-S
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  4. JQ943

    Jetstar Airways

    19:30

    CNS

    3.4h

    Nonstop

    23:55

    MEL

    SMTWTFS
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Cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Melbourne

Explore the best time to buy affordable tickets to Melbourne with our price trend chart, which predicts how flight prices will change in the coming weeks from previous data.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the lowest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Cheapest Airlines flying from Cairns to Melbourne

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cairns to Melbourne based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much is a flight from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around PHP 15,545.

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

    It takes about 3 hours 29 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 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.

  • What time does the earliest flight from Cairns to Melbourne depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Cairns (CNS) at 07:35 and arrives in Melbourne (MEL) at 12:00.

  • What time does the latest flight from Cairns to Melbourne depart?

    The latest flight departs from Cairns (CNS) at 19:55 and arrives in Melbourne (MEL) at 00:20.

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

  • What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    Jetstar Airways operates 8 direct flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL).

  • How many airports in Melbourne?

How to find a cheap flight from Cairns to Melbourne

If you leave it until the last minute and forget to check some of the key information when booking tickets, prices can often end up skyrocketing. Below, you can find our top tips for getting the best value flights – from changing dates to chasing deals, there are plenty ways to keep your next trip affordable.
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Find cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Melbourne

Cheapest direct flight pricePHP 3,697
Cheapest return ticket pricePHP 7,258
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance2,320.47km
Average flight time3 hours 29 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

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