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Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
PLN 329
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia 3h 25m · Direct Sun, Dec 27
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Cheapest return
PLN 757
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia 3h 25m · Direct Fri, Jan 1 - Thu, Jan 7
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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 PLN 329 and round-trip from PLN 757. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 1 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 757 PLN 1,066
      28% off
      28% off
      PLN 1,066 PLN 757
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 764 PLN 1,066
      28% off
      28% off
      PLN 1,066 PLN 764
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 797 PLN 1,066
      25% off
      25% off
      PLN 1,066 PLN 797
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 813
      24% off
      PLN 1,066 PLN 813
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 820
      23% off
      PLN 1,066 PLN 820
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 822
      23% off
      PLN 1,066 PLN 822
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 825
      23% off
      PLN 1,066 PLN 825
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 825
      23% off
      PLN 1,066 PLN 825
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 826
      23% off
      PLN 1,066 PLN 826
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 329 PLN 543
      39% off
      39% off
      PLN 543 PLN 329
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 354 PLN 543
      35% off
      35% off
      PLN 543 PLN 354
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 354 PLN 1,550
      77% off
      77% off
      PLN 1,550 PLN 354
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 356
      34% off
      PLN 543 PLN 356
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 362
      33% off
      PLN 543 PLN 362
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 363
      54% off
      PLN 795 PLN 363
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 365
      33% off
      PLN 543 PLN 365
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 371
      53% off
      PLN 795 PLN 371
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 399
      27% off
      PLN 543 PLN 399
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 329 PLN 543
      39% off
      39% off
      PLN 543 PLN 329
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 354 PLN 543
      35% off
      35% off
      PLN 543 PLN 354
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 354 PLN 1,550
      77% off
      77% off
      PLN 1,550 PLN 354
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 356
      34% off
      PLN 543 PLN 356
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 362
      33% off
      PLN 543 PLN 362
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 363
      54% off
      PLN 795 PLN 363
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 365
      33% off
      PLN 543 PLN 365
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 371
      53% off
      PLN 795 PLN 371
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 399
      27% off
      PLN 543 PLN 399
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 329 PLN 1,939
      83% off
      83% off
      PLN 1,939 PLN 329
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 363 PLN 1,939
      81% off
      81% off
      PLN 1,939 PLN 363
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 365 PLN 1,939
      81% off
      81% off
      PLN 1,939 PLN 365
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 371
      81% off
      PLN 1,939 PLN 371
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 399
      79% off
      PLN 1,939 PLN 399
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 401
      79% off
      PLN 1,939 PLN 401
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 402
      79% off
      PLN 1,939 PLN 402
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 404
      79% off
      PLN 1,939 PLN 404
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 445
      77% off
      PLN 1,939 PLN 445
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 2,522 PLN 8,489
      70% off
      70% off
      PLN 8,489 PLN 2,522
    • CNS 15:45
      6h 20m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:05
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 1,353 PLN 8,489
      84% off
      84% off
      PLN 8,489 PLN 1,353
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 1,948 PLN 8,489
      77% off
      77% off
      PLN 8,489 PLN 1,948
    • CNS 06:00
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 12:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      PLN 6,621
      22% off
      PLN 8,489 PLN 6,621
    • CNS 11:40
      6h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 19:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 1,350
      84% off
      PLN 8,489 PLN 1,350
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 1,326
      84% off
      PLN 8,489 PLN 1,326
    • CNS 06:00
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 12:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      PLN 3,633
      56% off
      PLN 8,489 PLN 3,633
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 1,417
      83% off
      PLN 8,489 PLN 1,417
    • CNS 17:25
      5h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 1,695
      80% off
      PLN 8,489 PLN 1,695
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 329 PLN 543
      39% off
      39% off
      PLN 543 PLN 329
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 354 PLN 1,550
      77% off
      77% off
      PLN 1,550 PLN 354
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 365 PLN 543
      33% off
      33% off
      PLN 543 PLN 365
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 371
      53% off
      PLN 795 PLN 371
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 402
      26% off
      PLN 543 PLN 402
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 404
      26% off
      PLN 543 PLN 404
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 426
      73% off
      PLN 1,550 PLN 426
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 29 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 526
      66% off
      PLN 1,550 PLN 526
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 20 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 747
      52% off
      PLN 1,550 PLN 747
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | 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.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return 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 often the month to find the lowest fares from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of PLN 953. October is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching PLN 2,026.

PLN 2,026
PLN 1,490
PLN 953
PLN 417
    Cheapest
  • PLN 984
    Nov
  • PLN 1,006
    Dec
  • PLN 953
    Jan
  • PLN 1,324
    Feb
  • PLN 1,130
    Mar
  • PLN 1,162
    Apr
  • PLN 979
    May
  • PLN 1,287
    Jun
  • PLN 1,399
    Jul
  • PLN 1,408
    Aug
  • PLN 1,429
    Sep
  • PLN 2,026
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in December, with an average price of PLN 385. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach PLN 861.

PLN 861
PLN 623
PLN 385
PLN 147
    Cheapest
  • PLN 404
    Nov
  • PLN 385
    Dec
  • PLN 492
    Jan
  • PLN 522
    Feb
  • PLN 496
    Mar
  • PLN 471
    Apr
  • PLN 491
    May
  • PLN 633
    Jun
  • PLN 739
    Jul
  • PLN 861
    Aug
  • PLN 812
    Sep
  • PLN 751
    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 departure day from Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

PLN 694
PLN 662
PLN 630
PLN 598
  • PLN 694
    Mon
  • PLN 630
    Tue
  • PLN 665
    Wed
  • PLN 634
    Thu
  • PLN 675
    Fri
  • PLN 681
    Sat
  • PLN 671
    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. VA1302

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:55 PM

    CNS

    3h 25m

    4:20 AM

    MEL

    - - - - T - -
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  2. JQ943

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:10 PM

    CNS

    3h 25m

    11:35 PM

    MEL

    - M T - - - S
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  3. JQ033

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    10:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    2:30 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ941

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    11:30 AM

    MEL

    - M - W - - S
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  5. JQ947

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    10:15 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    2:45 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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  6. JQ945

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    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 PLN 1,204 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 PLN 329, and round-trip fares start from PLN 757. The current lowest fare is a Virgin Australia flight departing on Sun, Dec 27; 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 18 minutes, and around 43 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 PLN 857. 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 PLN 329. 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.
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