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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 €77 and round-trip from €173. 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 | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 7:50 PM
      3h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €173 €208
      17% off
      17% off
      €208 €173
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 7:50 PM
      3h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €173 €208
      17% off
      17% off
      €208 €173
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 7:50 PM
      3h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €173 €208
      17% off
      17% off
      €208 €173
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €173
      17% off
      €208 €173
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €174
      16% off
      €208 €174
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €176
      15% off
      €208 €176
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 7:50 PM
      3h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €178
      14% off
      €208 €178
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 7:50 PM
      3h 20m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €180
      13% off
      €208 €180
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 6:15 AM
      3h 15m
      Nonstop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €180
      13% off
      €208 €180
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
      MEL 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 11:55 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:20 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      €77 €104
      26% off
      26% off
      €104 €77
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €79 €104
      24% off
      24% off
      €104 €79
    • CNS 10:15 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €81 €104
      22% off
      22% off
      €104 €81
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €81
      40% off
      €135 €81
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €82
      21% off
      €104 €82
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €82
      21% off
      €104 €82
    • CNS 10:15 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €82
      21% off
      €104 €82
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €82
      39% off
      €135 €82
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €82
      39% off
      €135 €82
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 11:55 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:20 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      €77 €104
      26% off
      26% off
      €104 €77
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €79 €104
      24% off
      24% off
      €104 €79
    • CNS 10:15 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €81 €104
      22% off
      22% off
      €104 €81
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €81
      40% off
      €135 €81
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €82
      21% off
      €104 €82
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €82
      21% off
      €104 €82
    • CNS 10:15 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:45 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €82
      21% off
      €104 €82
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €82
      39% off
      €135 €82
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €82
      39% off
      €135 €82
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €81 €442
      82% off
      82% off
      €442 €81
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €82 €442
      81% off
      81% off
      €442 €82
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 7:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €82 €442
      81% off
      81% off
      €442 €82
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      €83
      81% off
      €442 €83
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €84
      81% off
      €442 €84
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €85
      81% off
      €442 €85
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €87
      80% off
      €442 €87
    • CNS 7:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      €89
      80% off
      €442 €89
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €92
      79% off
      €442 €92
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      €165 €1,154
      86% off
      86% off
      €1,154 €165
    • CNS 7:50 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
      €172 €1,154
      85% off
      85% off
      €1,154 €172
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      €180 €1,154
      84% off
      84% off
      €1,154 €180
    • CNS 7:50 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Virgin Australia
      €191
      83% off
      €1,154 €191
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €218
      81% off
      €1,154 €218
    • CNS 7:50 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      €230
      80% off
      €1,154 €230
    • CNS 7:50 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
      €230
      80% off
      €1,154 €230
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €230
      80% off
      €1,154 €230
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      MEL 2:15 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      €238
      79% off
      €1,154 €238
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 11:55 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:20 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      €77 €104
      26% off
      26% off
      €104 €77
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €82 €104
      21% off
      21% off
      €104 €82
    • CNS 11:55 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:20 AM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 23 | Virgin Australia
      €83 €104
      20% off
      20% off
      €104 €83
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €85
      37% off
      €135 €85
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €92
      71% off
      €318 €92
    • CNS 7:10 PM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:35 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      €96
      70% off
      €318 €96
    • CNS 11:45 AM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Virgin Australia
      €135
      57% off
      €318 €135
    • CNS 11:45 AM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:10 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 20 | Virgin Australia
      €153
      52% off
      €318 €153
    • CNS 11:40 AM
      3h 25m
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:05 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Qantas Airways
      €171
      46% off
      €318 €171
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Melbourne 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 €86. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as €194.

€194
€140
€86
€32
    Cheapest
  • €136
    Oct
  • €86
    Nov
  • €87
    Dec
  • €111
    Jan
  • €118
    Feb
  • €112
    Mar
  • €106
    Apr
  • €111
    May
  • €143
    Jun
  • €167
    Jul
  • €194
    Aug
  • €183
    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 €213. In contrast, October is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €343.

€343
€278
€213
€148
    Cheapest
  • €343
    Oct
  • €213
    Nov
  • €227
    Dec
  • €215
    Jan
  • €298
    Feb
  • €255
    Mar
  • €262
    Apr
  • €221
    May
  • €290
    Jun
  • €315
    Jul
  • €317
    Aug
  • €322
    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 Tuesday, 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.

€151
€146
€140
€135
  • €151
    Mon
  • €140
    Tue
  • €145
    Wed
  • €140
    Thu
  • €150
    Fri
  • €150
    Sat
  • €146
    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 Virgin Australia (from €77) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Virgin Australia
From €77
Jetstar Airways
From €79
Qantas Airways
From €168
Regional Express Airlines
From €204

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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. JQ943

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:10 PM

    CNS

    3h 25m

    11:35 PM

    MEL

    - M - W T - S
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  2. VA1298

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:50 PM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    12:20 AM

    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

    - M - W - - S
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  4. 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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  5. JQ947

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    8:10 PM

    CNS

    3h 25m

    11:35 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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  6. 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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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 €77
Cheapest return ticket price €173

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 8 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 20:35, with about 9 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 €284 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 €77, and round-trip fares start from €173. The current lowest fare is a Virgin Australia flight departing on Thu, Dec 24; 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 10 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 Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport is €201. 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 €77. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne 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.
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