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Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 5:25 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:50 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:00 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:30 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        €120 €147
        18% off
        18% off
        €147 €120
      • MEL 6:25 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Aug 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 11:00 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:30 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        €120 €147
        18% off
        18% off
        €147 €120
      • MEL 6:25 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Aug 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 2:50 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 6:20 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €120 €147
        18% off
        18% off
        €147 €120
      • MEL 6:25 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 8:10 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:30 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €120
        18% off
        €147 €120
      • MEL 7:15 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:00 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:30 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €120
        18% off
        €147 €120
      • MEL 3:55 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 7:15 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:00 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:30 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        €120
        18% off
        €147 €120
      • MEL 6:25 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Aug 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:00 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:30 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 3 | Jetstar Airways
        €120
        18% off
        €147 €120
      • MEL 6:25 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:00 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:30 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €121
        18% off
        €147 €121
      • MEL 6:25 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:00 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:30 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        €127
        14% off
        €147 €127
      • MEL 5:25 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:50 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:00 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:30 AM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €133
        10% off
        €147 €133
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Jul 17 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Jul 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 7:05 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Aug 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €65 €83
        22% off
        22% off
        €83 €65
      • MEL 7:15 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        €66 €83
        20% off
        20% off
        €83 €66
      • MEL 6:25 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €69 €83
        17% off
        17% off
        €83 €69
      • MEL 11:20 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 2:40 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Aug 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €72
        13% off
        €83 €72
      • MEL 7:05 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Aug 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €72
        13% off
        €83 €72
      • MEL 5:25 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:50 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        €72
        13% off
        €83 €72
      • MEL 7:05 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:30 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €73
        12% off
        €83 €73
      • MEL 7:15 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jul 29 | Jetstar Airways
        €73
        12% off
        €83 €73
      • MEL 7:15 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        €73
        12% off
        €83 €73
      • MEL 7:15 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €75
        10% off
        €83 €75
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Jul 17 | Normal Airline
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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 €84. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as €192.

€192
€138
€84
€30
    Cheapest
  • €143
    Jul
  • €139
    Aug
  • €128
    Sep
  • €92
    Oct
  • €84
    Nov
  • €91
    Dec
  • €101
    Jan
  • €124
    Feb
  • €124
    Mar
  • €122
    Apr
  • €113
    May
  • €192
    Jun

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 €181. In contrast, April is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €333.

€333
€257
€181
€105
    Cheapest
  • €271
    Jul
  • €225
    Aug
  • €229
    Sep
  • €198
    Oct
  • €240
    Nov
  • €262
    Dec
  • €269
    Jan
  • €181
    Feb
  • €194
    Mar
  • €333
    Apr
  • €226
    May
  • €266
    Jun

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.

€150
€137
€123
€110
  • €139
    Mon
  • €123
    Tue
  • €136
    Wed
  • €150
    Thu
  • €145
    Fri
  • €143
    Sat
  • €132
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

See which airlines fly from Melbourne to Cairns. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From €42
Virgin Australia
From €96
Qantas Airways
From €133
Air New Zealand
From €408
Fiji Airways
From €466

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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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  3. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    5:25 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    8:50 PM

    CNS

    - M T - T - S
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  4. VA1291

    Melbourne Airport

    6:25 AM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    9:50 AM

    CNS

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

Flight distance 2,316.37 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €65
Cheapest return ticket price €120

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 3 hours 23 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Cairns Intl. Airport (cns).
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around €110 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €165 in July, 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.

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