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Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from TWD 2,359 and round-trip from TWD 5,856. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 6:25 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:45 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 5,856 TWD 8,514
        31% off
        31% off
        TWD 8,514 TWD 5,856
      • MEL 6:25 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:45 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 6,383 TWD 8,514
        25% off
        25% off
        TWD 8,514 TWD 6,383
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:50 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Virgin Australia
        TWD 6,426 TWD 8,514
        25% off
        25% off
        TWD 8,514 TWD 6,426
      • MEL 8:05 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 6,430
        24% off
        TWD 8,514 TWD 6,430
      • MEL 8:05 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 8:35 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:55 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 6,630
        22% off
        TWD 8,514 TWD 6,630
      • MEL 6:05 AM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 6,653
        22% off
        TWD 8,514 TWD 6,653
      • MEL 8:05 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 8:35 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:55 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 6,658
        22% off
        TWD 8,514 TWD 6,658
      • MEL 7:05 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 8:35 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:55 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 6,786
        20% off
        TWD 8,514 TWD 6,786
      • MEL 5:25 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 7:50 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 6,786
        20% off
        TWD 8,514 TWD 6,786
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 6,862
        19% off
        TWD 8,514 TWD 6,862
      • MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 6,867
        19% off
        TWD 8,514 TWD 6,867
      • MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 6,981
        18% off
        TWD 8,514 TWD 6,981
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 2,359 TWD 3,704
        36% off
        36% off
        TWD 3,704 TWD 2,359
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 2,729 TWD 3,704
        26% off
        26% off
        TWD 3,704 TWD 2,729
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 2,729 TWD 3,704
        26% off
        26% off
        TWD 3,704 TWD 2,729
      • MEL 8:05 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 2,734
        26% off
        TWD 3,704 TWD 2,734
      • MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 2,843
        23% off
        TWD 3,704 TWD 2,843
      • MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 2,871
        22% off
        TWD 3,704 TWD 2,871
      • MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 2,876
        22% off
        TWD 3,704 TWD 2,876
      • MEL 8:05 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 2,905
        22% off
        TWD 3,704 TWD 2,905
      • MEL 9:25 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS 11:55 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Virgin Australia
        TWD 2,952
        20% off
        TWD 3,704 TWD 2,952
      • MEL 8:05 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 2,976
        20% off
        TWD 3,704 TWD 2,976
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 3,000
        19% off
        TWD 3,704 TWD 3,000
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        TWD 3,037
        18% off
        TWD 3,704 TWD 3,037
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of TWD 3,084. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as TWD 7,053.

TWD 7,053
TWD 5,069
TWD 3,084
TWD 1,100
    Cheapest
  • TWD 6,187
    Sep
  • TWD 3,368
    Oct
  • TWD 3,084
    Nov
  • TWD 3,318
    Dec
  • TWD 3,698
    Jan
  • TWD 4,524
    Feb
  • TWD 4,527
    Mar
  • TWD 4,472
    Apr
  • TWD 4,120
    May
  • TWD 7,053
    Jun
  • TWD 5,427
    Jul
  • TWD 5,913
    Aug

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, February is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average price of TWD 6,625. In contrast, April is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching TWD 12,226.

TWD 12,226
TWD 9,426
TWD 6,625
TWD 3,825
    Cheapest
  • TWD 10,323
    Sep
  • TWD 7,265
    Oct
  • TWD 8,796
    Nov
  • TWD 9,615
    Dec
  • TWD 9,878
    Jan
  • TWD 6,625
    Feb
  • TWD 7,121
    Mar
  • TWD 12,226
    Apr
  • TWD 8,280
    May
  • TWD 9,769
    Jun
  • TWD 11,067
    Jul
  • TWD 10,207
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Thursday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

TWD 5,582
TWD 5,100
TWD 4,618
TWD 4,136
  • TWD 5,192
    Mon
  • TWD 4,618
    Tue
  • TWD 5,013
    Wed
  • TWD 5,582
    Thu
  • TWD 5,474
    Fri
  • TWD 5,481
    Sat
  • TWD 4,920
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from TWD 2,402) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From TWD 2,402
Virgin Australia
From TWD 3,868
Qantas Airways
From TWD 4,528
Fiji Airways
From TWD 17,240
Air New Zealand
From TWD 22,114

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    6:25 AM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    9:45 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    7:15 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    10:40 PM

    CNS

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

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

Flight distance2,316.37 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceTWD 2,359
Cheapest return ticket priceTWD 5,856

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

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

    Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 3 hours 7 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport departs at 06:25, and the last departs at 20:20, with about 39 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around TWD 10,578 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 06:15 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 08:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 21:25 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 23:55.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5372 flights per month.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, IndiGo, China Southern Airlines and Qatar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 5 minutes, and around 36 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.

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