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Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 73 and round-trip from € 149. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 149 € 206
      28% off
      28% off
      € 206 € 149
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 150 € 206
      27% off
      27% off
      € 206 € 150
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      € 150 € 206
      27% off
      27% off
      € 206 € 150
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 15:25
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:45
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 150
      27% off
      € 206 € 150
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      € 150
      27% off
      € 206 € 150
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 150
      27% off
      € 206 € 150
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 150
      27% off
      € 206 € 150
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 150
      27% off
      € 206 € 150
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 150
      27% off
      € 206 € 150
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 73 € 111
      34% off
      34% off
      € 111 € 73
    • Cheapest
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 73 € 111
      34% off
      34% off
      € 111 € 73
    • Cheapest
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      € 73 € 111
      34% off
      34% off
      € 111 € 73
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78
      30% off
      € 111 € 78
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78
      30% off
      € 111 € 78
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 79
      28% off
      € 111 € 79
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      € 80
      28% off
      € 111 € 80
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81
      27% off
      € 111 € 81
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81
      27% off
      € 111 € 81
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 73 € 111
      34% off
      34% off
      € 111 € 73
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 73 € 111
      34% off
      34% off
      € 111 € 73
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      € 73 € 111
      34% off
      34% off
      € 111 € 73
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78
      30% off
      € 111 € 78
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78
      30% off
      € 111 € 78
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 79
      28% off
      € 111 € 79
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      € 80
      28% off
      € 111 € 80
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81
      27% off
      € 111 € 81
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81
      27% off
      € 111 € 81
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81 € 332
      76% off
      76% off
      € 332 € 81
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 82 € 332
      75% off
      75% off
      € 332 € 82
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 82 € 332
      75% off
      75% off
      € 332 € 82
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 82
      75% off
      € 332 € 82
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      € 83
      75% off
      € 332 € 83
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 87
      74% off
      € 332 € 87
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      € 89
      73% off
      € 332 € 89
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      € 92
      72% off
      € 332 € 92
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      € 100
      70% off
      € 332 € 100
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      € 167 € 1,388
      88% off
      88% off
      € 1,388 € 167
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      € 179 € 1,388
      87% off
      87% off
      € 1,388 € 179
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
      € 186 € 1,388
      87% off
      87% off
      € 1,388 € 186
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      € 195
      86% off
      € 1,388 € 195
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      € 199
      86% off
      € 1,388 € 199
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      € 202
      85% off
      € 1,388 € 202
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      € 211
      85% off
      € 1,388 € 211
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Virgin Australia
      € 211
      85% off
      € 1,388 € 211
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
      € 252
      82% off
      € 1,388 € 252
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81 € 111
      27% off
      27% off
      € 111 € 81
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 92 € 368
      75% off
      75% off
      € 368 € 92
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      € 96 € 368
      74% off
      74% off
      € 368 € 96
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 20 | Virgin Australia
      € 119
      68% off
      € 368 € 119
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      € 121
      67% off
      € 368 € 121
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Virgin Australia
      € 137
      63% off
      € 368 € 137
    • CNS 11:40
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:05
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Qantas Airways
      € 171
      54% off
      € 368 € 171
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Virgin Australia
      € 177
      52% off
      € 368 € 177
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 8 | Virgin Australia
      € 177
      52% off
      € 368 € 177
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | 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.

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

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of € 86. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as € 194.

€ 194
€ 140
€ 86
€ 32
    Cheapest
  • € 136
    Oct
  • € 86
    Nov
  • € 87
    Dec
  • € 111
    Jan
  • € 118
    Feb
  • € 112
    Mar
  • € 106
    Apr
  • € 111
    May
  • € 143
    Jun
  • € 167
    Jul
  • € 194
    Aug
  • € 183
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of € 213. In contrast, October is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching € 343.

€ 343
€ 278
€ 213
€ 148
    Cheapest
  • € 343
    Oct
  • € 213
    Nov
  • € 227
    Dec
  • € 215
    Jan
  • € 298
    Feb
  • € 255
    Mar
  • € 262
    Apr
  • € 221
    May
  • € 290
    Jun
  • € 315
    Jul
  • € 317
    Aug
  • € 322
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns 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 day to depart from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€ 151
€ 146
€ 140
€ 135
  • € 151
    Mon
  • € 140
    Tue
  • € 145
    Wed
  • € 140
    Thu
  • € 150
    Fri
  • € 150
    Sat
  • € 146
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from € 81) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From € 81
Virgin Australia
From € 96
Qantas Airways
From € 168
Regional Express Airlines
From € 280

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns 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. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    19:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    - M - W T - S
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  2. VA1298

    Cairns Airport

    19:50

    CNS

    3h 25m

    00:15

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ941

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    10:30

    MEL

    - M - W - F S
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  5. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    14:50

    CNS

    3h 30m

    18:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    20:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    S - T - T - -
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About Cairns Airport and Melbourne Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket price € 73
Cheapest return ticket price € 149

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 3 hours 8 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 07:00, and the last departs at 20:35, 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 Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 267 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 07:00 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 11:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 20:30 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 00:55.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5258 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from € 73, and round-trip fares start from € 149. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Dec 19; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 10 minutes, and around 48 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 Airport to Melbourne Airport is € 201. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from € 73. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 48 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns 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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