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Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $92 and round-trip from $167. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $167 $274
        39% off
        39% off
        $274 $167
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        $170 $274
        38% off
        38% off
        $274 $170
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $177 $274
        35% off
        35% off
        $274 $177
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $177
        35% off
        $274 $177
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $200
        27% off
        $274 $200
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        $200
        27% off
        $274 $200
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 4:05 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 6:25 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        $201
        27% off
        $274 $201
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $203
        26% off
        $274 $203
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $203
        26% off
        $274 $203
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        $203
        26% off
        $274 $203
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $208
        24% off
        $274 $208
      • CNS 7:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        $208
        24% off
        $274 $208
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        $92 $172
        47% off
        47% off
        $172 $92
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        $96 $172
        44% off
        44% off
        $172 $96
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Virgin Australia
        $114 $172
        34% off
        34% off
        $172 $114
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Virgin Australia
        $115
        33% off
        $172 $115
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Virgin Australia
        $117
        32% off
        $172 $117
      • CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Virgin Australia
        $117
        32% off
        $172 $117
      • CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        $118
        31% off
        $172 $118
      • CNS 10:15 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:45 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        $121
        30% off
        $172 $121
      • CNS 10:15 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:45 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $122
        28% off
        $172 $122
      • CNS 11:45 AM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:10 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Virgin Australia
        $127
        26% off
        $172 $127
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        $128
        26% off
        $172 $128
      • CNS 7:20 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:45 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $130
        24% off
        $172 $130
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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 $96. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as $216.

$216
$156
$96
$36
    Cheapest
  • $119
    Oct
  • $96
    Nov
  • $97
    Dec
  • $124
    Jan
  • $131
    Feb
  • $125
    Mar
  • $118
    Apr
  • $123
    May
  • $159
    Jun
  • $185
    Jul
  • $216
    Aug
  • $204
    Sep

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, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of $237. In contrast, September is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $358.

$358
$298
$237
$177
    Cheapest
  • $275
    Oct
  • $237
    Nov
  • $252
    Dec
  • $239
    Jan
  • $332
    Feb
  • $283
    Mar
  • $291
    Apr
  • $246
    May
  • $323
    Jun
  • $351
    Jul
  • $353
    Aug
  • $358
    Sep

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 Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$167
$160
$153
$146
    Cheapest
  • $167
    Mon
  • $155
    Tue
  • $157
    Wed
  • $153
    Thu
  • $165
    Fri
  • $164
    Sat
  • $160
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from $92) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $92
Virgin Australia
From $114
Qantas Airways
From $182

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What is the 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. 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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  2. JQ033

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    2:30 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. 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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  4. JQ947

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    10:15 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    2:45 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Intl. Airport and Melbourne Airport

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

Flight distance 2,316.37 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $92
Cheapest return ticket price $167

FAQs for Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

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

    Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 3 hours 33 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 07:00, and the last departs at 21:40, with about 11 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $243 in October, 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.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from $92, and round-trip fares start from $167. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Dec 4; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 14 minutes, and around 59 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 Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport is $230. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from $92. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 57 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Intl. Airport and Melbourne 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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