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Flights from Cairns to Melbourne Starting at €44

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Cairns to Melbourne flight time & flight schedules

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Departure

Arrival

Weekly Schedule

JQ941

Jetstar Airways

07:35

CNS

3.4h

Nonstop

12:00

MEL

SMTWTFS

JQ033

Jetstar Airways

09:45

CNS

3.5h

Nonstop

14:15

MEL

SMTWTFS

JQ945

Jetstar Airways

14:40

CNS

3.5h

Nonstop

19:10

MEL

S-TWT-S

JQ943

Jetstar Airways

19:30

CNS

3.4h

Nonstop

23:55

MEL

SMTWTFS

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When are flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) the cheapest?
Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cairns to Melbourne based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much do flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) cost?
According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around €259.
How long does it take to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) and what is the distance?
It takes around 3 hours 27 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL).
What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Melbourne?
- 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.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Airlines with flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL): Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Jetstar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, China Southern Airlines, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific and Virgin Australia.

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Flight Information from Cairns to Melbourne

Cheapest nonstop flight price	€44
Cheapest round-trip ticket price	€118
Off-season for travel	December
Peak season for travel	October
Flight distance	2,320.47 km
Average flight time	3 hours 27 minutes
Popular airline	Jetstar Airways

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