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Cairns Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
PLN 354
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 25m · Direct Thu, Dec 10
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Cheapest return
PLN 753
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 30m · Direct Thu, Dec 31 - 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 354 and round-trip from PLN 753. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 31 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 753 PLN 1,045
      28% off
      28% off
      PLN 1,045 PLN 753
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 766 PLN 1,045
      27% off
      27% off
      PLN 1,045 PLN 766
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 796 PLN 1,045
      24% off
      24% off
      PLN 1,045 PLN 796
    • 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 798
      24% off
      PLN 1,045 PLN 798
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 31 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 799
      24% off
      PLN 1,045 PLN 799
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 812
      22% off
      PLN 1,045 PLN 812
    • 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 815
      22% off
      PLN 1,045 PLN 815
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 819
      22% off
      PLN 1,045 PLN 819
    • 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 822
      21% off
      PLN 1,045 PLN 822
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 354 PLN 1,502
      76% off
      76% off
      PLN 1,502 PLN 354
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 364 PLN 521
      30% off
      30% off
      PLN 521 PLN 364
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 365 PLN 521
      30% off
      30% off
      PLN 521 PLN 365
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 372
      49% off
      PLN 723 PLN 372
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 373
      28% off
      PLN 521 PLN 373
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 378
      48% off
      PLN 723 PLN 378
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 391
      25% off
      PLN 521 PLN 391
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 393
      25% off
      PLN 521 PLN 393
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 393
      46% off
      PLN 723 PLN 393
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 354 PLN 1,502
      76% off
      76% off
      PLN 1,502 PLN 354
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 364 PLN 521
      30% off
      30% off
      PLN 521 PLN 364
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 365 PLN 521
      30% off
      30% off
      PLN 521 PLN 365
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 372
      49% off
      PLN 723 PLN 372
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 373
      28% off
      PLN 521 PLN 373
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 378
      48% off
      PLN 723 PLN 378
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 391
      25% off
      PLN 521 PLN 391
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 393
      25% off
      PLN 521 PLN 393
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 393
      46% off
      PLN 723 PLN 393
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | 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 364 PLN 1,871
      81% off
      81% off
      PLN 1,871 PLN 364
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 365 PLN 1,871
      80% off
      80% off
      PLN 1,871 PLN 365
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 372 PLN 1,871
      80% off
      80% off
      PLN 1,871 PLN 372
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 373
      80% off
      PLN 1,871 PLN 373
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 378
      80% off
      PLN 1,871 PLN 378
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 393
      79% off
      PLN 1,871 PLN 393
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 394
      79% off
      PLN 1,871 PLN 394
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 403
      78% off
      PLN 1,871 PLN 403
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 432
      77% off
      PLN 1,871 PLN 432
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 06:00
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 12:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      PLN 1,434 PLN 5,330
      73% off
      73% off
      PLN 5,330 PLN 1,434
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 1,315 PLN 5,330
      75% off
      75% off
      PLN 5,330 PLN 1,315
    • CNS 14:40
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 21:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 1,089 PLN 5,330
      80% off
      80% off
      PLN 5,330 PLN 1,089
    • CNS 06:00
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 12:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      PLN 4,283
      20% off
      PLN 5,330 PLN 4,283
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 1,315
      75% off
      PLN 5,330 PLN 1,315
    • CNS 17:25
      5h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 976
      82% off
      PLN 5,330 PLN 976
    • CNS 10:55
      6h 10m
      1 stop
      MEL 18:05
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 709
      87% off
      PLN 5,330 PLN 709
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 850
      84% off
      PLN 5,330 PLN 850
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 724
      86% off
      PLN 5,330 PLN 724
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 354 PLN 1,502
      76% off
      76% off
      PLN 1,502 PLN 354
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 364 PLN 521
      30% off
      30% off
      PLN 521 PLN 364
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 365 PLN 521
      30% off
      30% off
      PLN 521 PLN 365
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 372
      49% off
      PLN 723 PLN 372
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 373
      28% off
      PLN 521 PLN 373
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 413
      21% off
      PLN 521 PLN 413
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      PLN 427
      72% off
      PLN 1,502 PLN 427
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 29 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 527
      65% off
      PLN 1,502 PLN 527
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 20 | Virgin Australia
      PLN 681
      55% off
      PLN 1,502 PLN 681
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | 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.

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 PLN 354) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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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 955. October is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching PLN 2,031.

PLN 2,031
PLN 1,493
PLN 955
PLN 417
    Cheapest
  • PLN 986
    Nov
  • PLN 1,009
    Dec
  • PLN 955
    Jan
  • PLN 1,327
    Feb
  • PLN 1,133
    Mar
  • PLN 1,165
    Apr
  • PLN 982
    May
  • PLN 1,290
    Jun
  • PLN 1,402
    Jul
  • PLN 1,411
    Aug
  • PLN 1,433
    Sep
  • PLN 2,031
    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 386. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach PLN 863.

PLN 863
PLN 625
PLN 386
PLN 148
    Cheapest
  • PLN 405
    Nov
  • PLN 386
    Dec
  • PLN 493
    Jan
  • PLN 523
    Feb
  • PLN 497
    Mar
  • PLN 472
    Apr
  • PLN 492
    May
  • PLN 634
    Jun
  • PLN 741
    Jul
  • PLN 863
    Aug
  • PLN 814
    Sep
  • PLN 752
    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 695
PLN 663
PLN 631
PLN 599
  • PLN 695
    Mon
  • PLN 631
    Tue
  • PLN 666
    Wed
  • PLN 636
    Thu
  • PLN 676
    Fri
  • PLN 683
    Sat
  • PLN 673
    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. VA1298

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    12:55 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    5:25 AM

    MEL

    S - - W T - -
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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. JQ941

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    11:30 AM

    MEL

    - M - W - - S
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  7. JQ947

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    10:15 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    2:45 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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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 1,247 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 364, and round-trip fares start from PLN 753. 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 859. 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 364. 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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