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Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
MXN1,642
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 30m · Nonstop Fri, Dec 4
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Cheapest round-trip
MXN3,500
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 30m · Nonstop Fri, Jan 1 - Fri, Jan 8
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When to travel
December
Cheapest

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 MXN1,642 and round-trip from MXN3,500. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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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.

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 MXN1,642) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport

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, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of MXN4,445. In contrast, October is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching MXN9,450.

MXN9,450
MXN6,948
MXN4,445
MXN1,943
    Cheapest
  • MXN4,588
    Nov
  • MXN4,692
    Dec
  • MXN4,445
    Jan
  • MXN6,174
    Feb
  • MXN5,270
    Mar
  • MXN5,420
    Apr
  • MXN4,568
    May
  • MXN6,004
    Jun
  • MXN6,523
    Jul
  • MXN6,565
    Aug
  • MXN6,665
    Sep
  • MXN9,450
    Oct

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 December, with an average price of MXN1,795. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as MXN4,016.

MXN4,016
MXN2,906
MXN1,795
MXN685
    Cheapest
  • MXN1,881
    Nov
  • MXN1,795
    Dec
  • MXN2,294
    Jan
  • MXN2,431
    Feb
  • MXN2,312
    Mar
  • MXN2,194
    Apr
  • MXN2,289
    May
  • MXN2,949
    Jun
  • MXN3,445
    Jul
  • MXN4,016
    Aug
  • MXN3,785
    Sep
  • MXN3,499
    Oct

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.

MXN3,234
MXN3,085
MXN2,936
MXN2,787
  • MXN3,234
    Mon
  • MXN2,936
    Tue
  • MXN3,099
    Wed
  • MXN2,957
    Thu
  • MXN3,145
    Fri
  • MXN3,177
    Sat
  • MXN3,130
    Sun

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

    7:10 PM

    CNS

    3h 25m

    11:35 PM

    MEL

    - M T - - - S
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  2. VA1298

    12:55 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    5:25 AM

    MEL

    S - - W - - -
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  3. JQ033

    10:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    2:30 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ941

    7:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    11:30 AM

    MEL

    - M - W - - S
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  5. JQ947

    10:15 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    2:45 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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  6. JQ945

    2:50 PM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    7:20 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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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 18 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 07:45, and the last departs at 19:50, with about 8 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 MXN5,592 in November, 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 MXN1,642, and round-trip fares start from MXN3,500. 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 10 minutes, and around 39 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 MXN3,998. 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 MXN1,642. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 39 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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