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Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
RUB 7,585
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 15m · Direct Sat, Jan 30
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Cheapest return
RUB 15,430
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 20m · Direct Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19
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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 RUB 7,585 and round-trip from RUB 15,430. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 15,430 RUB 18,943
      19% off
      19% off
      RUB 18,943 RUB 15,430
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 15,578 RUB 18,943
      18% off
      18% off
      RUB 18,943 RUB 15,578
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 15,776 RUB 18,943
      17% off
      17% off
      RUB 18,943 RUB 15,776
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 15,813
      17% off
      RUB 18,943 RUB 15,813
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 15,850
      16% off
      RUB 18,943 RUB 15,850
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 15,850
      16% off
      RUB 18,943 RUB 15,850
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 15,850
      16% off
      RUB 18,943 RUB 15,850
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 15,862
      16% off
      RUB 18,943 RUB 15,862
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 16,122
      15% off
      RUB 18,943 RUB 16,122
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jan 30 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,585 RUB 10,622
      28% off
      28% off
      RUB 10,622 RUB 7,585
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,721 RUB 9,856
      22% off
      22% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 7,721
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,721 RUB 9,856
      22% off
      22% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 7,721
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,734
      27% off
      RUB 10,622 RUB 7,734
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,882
      20% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 7,882
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,030
      19% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 8,030
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,030
      24% off
      RUB 10,622 RUB 8,030
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,055
      24% off
      RUB 10,622 RUB 8,055
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,080
      18% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 8,080
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jan 30 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,585 RUB 10,622
      28% off
      28% off
      RUB 10,622 RUB 7,585
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,721 RUB 9,856
      22% off
      22% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 7,721
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,721 RUB 9,856
      22% off
      22% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 7,721
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,734
      27% off
      RUB 10,622 RUB 7,734
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,882
      20% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 7,882
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,030
      19% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 8,030
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,030
      24% off
      RUB 10,622 RUB 8,030
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,055
      24% off
      RUB 10,622 RUB 8,055
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,080
      18% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 8,080
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jan 30 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,585 RUB 23,927
      68% off
      68% off
      RUB 23,927 RUB 7,585
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,721 RUB 23,927
      68% off
      68% off
      RUB 23,927 RUB 7,721
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,721 RUB 23,927
      68% off
      68% off
      RUB 23,927 RUB 7,721
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,734
      68% off
      RUB 23,927 RUB 7,734
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,882
      67% off
      RUB 23,927 RUB 7,882
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,030
      66% off
      RUB 23,927 RUB 8,030
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,055
      66% off
      RUB 23,927 RUB 8,055
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,141
      66% off
      RUB 23,927 RUB 8,141
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Feb 10 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,450
      65% off
      RUB 23,927 RUB 8,450
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 12:00
      5h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 16:45
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Virgin Australia
      RUB 19,704 RUB 56,671
      65% off
      65% off
      RUB 56,671 RUB 19,704
    • MEL 16:05
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 18:25
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 49,303 RUB 56,671
      13% off
      13% off
      RUB 56,671 RUB 49,303
    • MEL 06:00
      6h
      1 stop
      CNS 11:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      RUB 17,196 RUB 56,671
      70% off
      70% off
      RUB 56,671 RUB 17,196
    • MEL 07:10
      5h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:50
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      RUB 40,754
      28% off
      RUB 56,671 RUB 40,754
    • MEL 16:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      RUB 26,054
      54% off
      RUB 56,671 RUB 26,054
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 27,894
      51% off
      RUB 56,671 RUB 27,894
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 27,931
      51% off
      RUB 56,671 RUB 27,931
    • MEL 08:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 11:05
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Australia
      RUB 21,557
      62% off
      RUB 56,671 RUB 21,557
    • MEL 08:35
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 10:55
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      RUB 26,857
      53% off
      RUB 56,671 RUB 26,857
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jan 30 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,585 RUB 10,622
      28% off
      28% off
      RUB 10,622 RUB 7,585
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,721 RUB 9,856
      22% off
      22% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 7,721
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Jan 29 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 7,734 RUB 10,622
      27% off
      27% off
      RUB 10,622 RUB 7,734
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,030
      24% off
      RUB 10,622 RUB 8,030
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,092
      18% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 8,092
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,191
      17% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 8,191
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,364
      15% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 8,364
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,376
      15% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 8,376
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      RUB 8,438
      14% off
      RUB 9,856 RUB 8,438
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Cairns 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from RUB 7,585) 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

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 RUB 17,245. April is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching RUB 31,828.

RUB 31,828
RUB 24,537
RUB 17,245
RUB 9,954
    Cheapest
  • RUB 20,485
    Nov
  • RUB 25,029
    Dec
  • RUB 25,714
    Jan
  • RUB 17,245
    Feb
  • RUB 18,537
    Mar
  • RUB 31,828
    Apr
  • RUB 21,554
    May
  • RUB 25,432
    Jun
  • RUB 28,810
    Jul
  • RUB 26,571
    Aug
  • RUB 28,712
    Sep
  • RUB 26,587
    Oct

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 RUB 8,351. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach RUB 18,361.

RUB 18,361
RUB 13,356
RUB 8,351
RUB 3,346
  • RUB 8,351
    Nov
  • RUB 8,638
    Dec
  • RUB 9,626
    Jan
  • RUB 11,775
    Feb
  • RUB 11,783
    Mar
  • RUB 11,642
    Apr
  • RUB 10,724
    May
  • RUB 18,361
    Jun
  • RUB 14,128
    Jul
  • RUB 15,393
    Aug
  • RUB 16,312
    Sep
  • RUB 15,221
    Oct

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.

RUB 15,059
RUB 13,899
RUB 12,739
RUB 11,579
  • RUB 14,235
    Mon
  • RUB 12,739
    Tue
  • RUB 13,902
    Wed
  • RUB 15,059
    Thu
  • RUB 15,049
    Fri
  • RUB 14,842
    Sat
  • RUB 13,798
    Sun

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

    8:45 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    8:15 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    10:40 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ942

    Melbourne Airport

    12:20 PM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    2:40 PM

    CNS

    - - T - T - S
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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 2 hours 56 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport departs at 06:15, and the last departs at 19:50, with about 9 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 RUB 23,694 in November, 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.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from RUB 7,721, and round-trip fares start from RUB 15,430. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Jan 7; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 56 minutes, and around 39 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is RUB 15,421. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from RUB 7,721. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 40 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Cairns Intl. 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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