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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 MYR 335 and round-trip from MYR 652. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 652 MYR 923
        28% off
        28% off
        MYR 923 MYR 652
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 689 MYR 923
        25% off
        25% off
        MYR 923 MYR 689
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 694 MYR 923
        25% off
        25% off
        MYR 923 MYR 694
      • MEL 17:30
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 19:55
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:50
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 00:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 698
        24% off
        MYR 923 MYR 698
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:50
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 00:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 698
        24% off
        MYR 923 MYR 698
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 701
        24% off
        MYR 923 MYR 701
      • MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 19:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 705
        24% off
        MYR 923 MYR 705
      • MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 19:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 710
        23% off
        MYR 923 MYR 710
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 719
        22% off
        MYR 923 MYR 719
      • MEL 19:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 726
        21% off
        MYR 923 MYR 726
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 08:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 12:30
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 16:50
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 726
        21% off
        MYR 923 MYR 726
      • MEL 17:30
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 19:55
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 729
        21% off
        MYR 923 MYR 729
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Aug 31 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 2 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 19:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 3 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 335 MYR 480
        30% off
        30% off
        MYR 480 MYR 335
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 335 MYR 480
        30% off
        30% off
        MYR 480 MYR 335
      • MEL 20:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 361 MYR 480
        25% off
        25% off
        MYR 480 MYR 361
      • MEL 20:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 364
        24% off
        MYR 480 MYR 364
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 368
        23% off
        MYR 480 MYR 368
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 6 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 368
        23% off
        MYR 480 MYR 368
      • MEL 20:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 369
        23% off
        MYR 480 MYR 369
      • MEL 20:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 371
        23% off
        MYR 480 MYR 371
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 373
        22% off
        MYR 480 MYR 373
      • MEL 20:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 374
        22% off
        MYR 480 MYR 374
      • MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 375
        22% off
        MYR 480 MYR 375
      • MEL 20:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 379
        21% off
        MYR 480 MYR 379
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Aug 31 | 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 data.

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

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport are usually in November, with an average price of MYR 390. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach MYR 891.

MYR 891
MYR 641
MYR 390
MYR 140
    Cheapest
  • MYR 539
    Aug
  • MYR 592
    Sep
  • MYR 426
    Oct
  • MYR 390
    Nov
  • MYR 419
    Dec
  • MYR 467
    Jan
  • MYR 571
    Feb
  • MYR 572
    Mar
  • MYR 565
    Apr
  • MYR 520
    May
  • MYR 891
    Jun
  • MYR 685
    Jul

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return 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 often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average price of MYR 836. April is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching MYR 1,543.

MYR 1,543
MYR 1,190
MYR 836
MYR 483
    Cheapest
  • MYR 1,056
    Aug
  • MYR 1,062
    Sep
  • MYR 917
    Oct
  • MYR 1,111
    Nov
  • MYR 1,214
    Dec
  • MYR 1,247
    Jan
  • MYR 836
    Feb
  • MYR 899
    Mar
  • MYR 1,543
    Apr
  • MYR 1,045
    May
  • MYR 1,233
    Jun
  • MYR 1,397
    Jul

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 departure day from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Thursday as prices are typically highest on that day.

MYR 693
MYR 633
MYR 572
MYR 512
  • MYR 642
    Mon
  • MYR 572
    Tue
  • MYR 625
    Wed
  • MYR 693
    Thu
  • MYR 680
    Fri
  • MYR 687
    Sat
  • MYR 610
    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 MYR 336) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From MYR 336
Virgin Australia
From MYR 390
Qantas Airways
From MYR 489
Air Niugini
From MYR 2,455

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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. JQ942

    Melbourne Airport

    11:20 AM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    2:40 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. 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 distance 2,316.37 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price MYR 335
Cheapest return ticket price MYR 652

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 24 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Cairns Intl. Airport (cns).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around MYR 545 in November, 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 MYR 1,305 in August, 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.
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport departs at 06:25, and the last departs at 19:05, with about 35 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 3 hours 5 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • 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 42 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.

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