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Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 9:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 5:25 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:50 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        $175 $263
        33% off
        33% off
        $263 $175
      • CNS 9:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:15 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $179 $263
        32% off
        32% off
        $263 $179
      • CNS 9:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 5:25 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:50 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $180 $263
        32% off
        32% off
        $263 $180
      • CNS 9:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 6:25 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        $180
        32% off
        $263 $180
      • CNS 7:35 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:00 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 6:55 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:20 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        $191
        27% off
        $263 $191
      • CNS 9:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:15 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $196
        25% off
        $263 $196
      • CNS 9:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:15 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        $199
        24% off
        $263 $199
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:30 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:15 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        $200
        24% off
        $263 $200
      • CNS 1:15 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:45 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:05 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        $200
        24% off
        $263 $200
      • CNS 9:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:05 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        $202
        23% off
        $263 $202
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 5 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 8:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $77 $128
        40% off
        40% off
        $128 $77
      • CNS 2:50 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 6:20 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $79 $128
        38% off
        38% off
        $128 $79
      • CNS 9:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $82 $128
        36% off
        36% off
        $128 $82
      • CNS 9:35 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:55 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $85
        34% off
        $128 $85
      • CNS 1:15 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        $85
        34% off
        $128 $85
      • CNS 7:35 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:00 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $88
        31% off
        $128 $88
      • CNS 1:15 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 22 | Jetstar Airways
        $89
        30% off
        $128 $89
      • CNS 9:35 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:55 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        $89
        30% off
        $128 $89
      • CNS 9:40 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:00 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        $92
        28% off
        $128 $92
      • CNS 9:00 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:30 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 20 | Virgin Australia
        $98
        23% off
        $128 $98
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 5 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of $95. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as $184.

$184
$140
$95
$51
    Cheapest
  • $176
    Aug
  • $133
    Sep
  • $118
    Oct
  • $95
    Nov
  • $96
    Dec
  • $123
    Jan
  • $130
    Feb
  • $124
    Mar
  • $117
    Apr
  • $122
    May
  • $158
    Jun
  • $184
    Jul

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, September is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of $178. In contrast, July is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $348.

$348
$263
$178
$93
    Cheapest
  • $184
    Aug
  • $178
    Sep
  • $284
    Oct
  • $236
    Nov
  • $251
    Dec
  • $237
    Jan
  • $329
    Feb
  • $281
    Mar
  • $289
    Apr
  • $244
    May
  • $320
    Jun
  • $348
    Jul

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$161
$153
$145
$137
    Cheapest
  • $159
    Mon
  • $148
    Tue
  • $145
    Wed
  • $145
    Thu
  • $161
    Fri
  • $157
    Sat
  • $155
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport

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Jetstar Airways
From $77
Virgin Australia
From $98
Qantas Airways
From $150

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Flight Schedule from Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. Airport

    9:40 PM

    CNS

    3h 20m

    1:00 AM

    MEL

    - M - W T F S
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  2. JQ943

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    1:15 PM

    CNS

    3h 20m

    4:35 PM

    MEL

    S M - - - - -
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  3. JQ947

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    8:10 PM

    CNS

    3h 25m

    11:35 PM

    MEL

    - - T - - - -
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  4. JQ941

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    10:30 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ945

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    2:50 PM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    6:20 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 2,316.37 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $77
Cheapest return ticket price $175

FAQs for Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    It takes around 3 hours 27 minutes to fly from Cairns Intl. Airport (cns) to Melbourne Airport (mel).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around $170 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $272 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 07:45 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 12:10.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 19:50 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 00:15.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5258 flights per month.

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