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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 AU$ 116 and round-trip from AU$ 237. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 237 AU$ 328
      28% off
      28% off
      AU$ 328 AU$ 237
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 238 AU$ 328
      27% off
      27% off
      AU$ 328 AU$ 238
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 15:25
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:45
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 239 AU$ 328
      27% off
      27% off
      AU$ 328 AU$ 239
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 239
      27% off
      AU$ 328 AU$ 239
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 239
      27% off
      AU$ 328 AU$ 239
    • 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 | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 239
      27% off
      AU$ 328 AU$ 239
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 239
      27% off
      AU$ 328 AU$ 239
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 239
      27% off
      AU$ 328 AU$ 239
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 239
      27% off
      AU$ 328 AU$ 239
    • 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
      AU$ 116 AU$ 176
      34% off
      34% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 116
    • Cheapest
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 116 AU$ 176
      34% off
      34% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 116
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 117 AU$ 176
      34% off
      34% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 117
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 123
      30% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 123
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 125
      28% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 125
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126
      28% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 126
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 127
      28% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 127
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 128
      51% off
      AU$ 259 AU$ 128
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 129
      27% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 129
    • 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
      AU$ 116 AU$ 176
      34% off
      34% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 116
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 116 AU$ 176
      34% off
      34% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 116
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 117 AU$ 176
      34% off
      34% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 117
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 123
      30% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 123
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 125
      28% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 125
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 126
      28% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 126
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 127
      28% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 127
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 128
      51% off
      AU$ 259 AU$ 128
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 129
      27% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 129
    • 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
      AU$ 128 AU$ 528
      76% off
      76% off
      AU$ 528 AU$ 128
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 130 AU$ 528
      75% off
      75% off
      AU$ 528 AU$ 130
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 130 AU$ 528
      75% off
      75% off
      AU$ 528 AU$ 130
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 130
      75% off
      AU$ 528 AU$ 130
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 131
      75% off
      AU$ 528 AU$ 131
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 139
      74% off
      AU$ 528 AU$ 139
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 141
      73% off
      AU$ 528 AU$ 141
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 146
      72% off
      AU$ 528 AU$ 146
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 158
      70% off
      AU$ 528 AU$ 158
    • 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
      AU$ 266 AU$ 2,207
      88% off
      88% off
      AU$ 2,207 AU$ 266
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 284 AU$ 2,207
      87% off
      87% off
      AU$ 2,207 AU$ 284
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 295 AU$ 2,207
      87% off
      87% off
      AU$ 2,207 AU$ 295
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 309
      86% off
      AU$ 2,207 AU$ 309
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 317
      86% off
      AU$ 2,207 AU$ 317
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 321
      85% off
      AU$ 2,207 AU$ 321
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 335
      85% off
      AU$ 2,207 AU$ 335
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 335
      85% off
      AU$ 2,207 AU$ 335
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 400
      82% off
      AU$ 2,207 AU$ 400
    • 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
      AU$ 129 AU$ 176
      27% off
      27% off
      AU$ 176 AU$ 129
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 147 AU$ 584
      75% off
      75% off
      AU$ 584 AU$ 147
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 153 AU$ 584
      74% off
      74% off
      AU$ 584 AU$ 153
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 20 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 190
      67% off
      AU$ 584 AU$ 190
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 217
      63% off
      AU$ 584 AU$ 217
    • CNS 11:40
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:05
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 271
      54% off
      AU$ 584 AU$ 271
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 281
      52% off
      AU$ 584 AU$ 281
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 8 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 284
      51% off
      AU$ 584 AU$ 284
    • CNS 10:35
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 15:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 9 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 305
      48% off
      AU$ 584 AU$ 305
    • 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 AU$ 137. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 309.

AU$ 309
AU$ 223
AU$ 137
AU$ 51
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 216
    Oct
  • AU$ 137
    Nov
  • AU$ 138
    Dec
  • AU$ 176
    Jan
  • AU$ 187
    Feb
  • AU$ 178
    Mar
  • AU$ 169
    Apr
  • AU$ 176
    May
  • AU$ 227
    Jun
  • AU$ 265
    Jul
  • AU$ 309
    Aug
  • AU$ 291
    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 AU$ 339. In contrast, October is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 546.

AU$ 546
AU$ 443
AU$ 339
AU$ 236
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 546
    Oct
  • AU$ 339
    Nov
  • AU$ 360
    Dec
  • AU$ 341
    Jan
  • AU$ 474
    Feb
  • AU$ 405
    Mar
  • AU$ 416
    Apr
  • AU$ 351
    May
  • AU$ 461
    Jun
  • AU$ 501
    Jul
  • AU$ 504
    Aug
  • AU$ 512
    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.

AU$ 240
AU$ 231
AU$ 222
AU$ 213
  • AU$ 240
    Mon
  • AU$ 222
    Tue
  • AU$ 230
    Wed
  • AU$ 223
    Thu
  • AU$ 238
    Fri
  • AU$ 239
    Sat
  • AU$ 232
    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 AU$ 128) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 128
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 153
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 267
Regional Express Airlines
From AU$ 445

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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 AU$ 116
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 237

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 AU$ 425 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 AU$ 116, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 237. 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 AU$ 319. 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 AU$ 116. 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.
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