Cheap Flights from Cairns to Melbourne starting at S$ 101

Here are our top budget-friendly flights, offering flexible one-way or round-trip options. Additional flights with other timings and airlines are also available.

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Cheapest time to fly 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 S$ 250.
How long is a flight from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?

It takes about 3 hours 27 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL).
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?

Airlines with flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL): Qantas Airways, Air India, China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Emirates, Air New Zealand and China Southern Airlines.
How many airports in Melbourne?

There are 4 airports near Melbourne: Melbourne Airport, Avalon Airport, Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport and Essendon Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Cairns to Melbourne

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Tap 'Date' on the flight search bar to browse the calendar for Cairns to Melbourne airfare over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're looking to fly within the next 3 months, the cheapest date seems to be Mon, Jun 2, with one-way flights starting at S$ 101.

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Flying from Cairns to Melbourne

Cheapest one-way flight price	S$ 79
Cheapest return ticket price	S$ 157
Off-season for travel	March
Peak season for travel	June
Flight distance	2,320.47km
Average flight time	3 hours 27 minutes
Popular airline	Jetstar Airways