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Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€ 75
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia 3h 25m · Direct Mon, Dec 28
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Cheapest return
€ 173
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia 3h 25m · Direct Sat, Jan 2 - Fri, Jan 8
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Best time to book
December
Cheapest
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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 € 75 and round-trip from € 173. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 2 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      € 173 € 235
      26% off
      26% off
      € 235 € 173
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 175 € 235
      26% off
      26% off
      € 235 € 175
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      € 182 € 235
      23% off
      23% off
      € 235 € 182
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 186
      21% off
      € 235 € 186
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 187
      20% off
      € 235 € 187
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 188
      20% off
      € 235 € 188
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      € 188
      20% off
      € 235 € 188
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 188
      20% off
      € 235 € 188
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 189
      20% off
      € 235 € 189
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 28 | Virgin Australia
      € 75 € 120
      38% off
      38% off
      € 120 € 75
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Virgin Australia
      € 79 € 187
      57% off
      57% off
      € 187 € 79
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81 € 120
      33% off
      33% off
      € 120 € 81
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81
      33% off
      € 120 € 81
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81
      76% off
      € 342 € 81
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 83
      31% off
      € 120 € 83
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Virgin Australia
      € 84
      30% off
      € 120 € 84
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 84
      30% off
      € 120 € 84
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 85
      55% off
      € 187 € 85
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 28 | Virgin Australia
      € 75 € 120
      38% off
      38% off
      € 120 € 75
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Virgin Australia
      € 79 € 187
      57% off
      57% off
      € 187 € 79
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81 € 120
      33% off
      33% off
      € 120 € 81
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81
      33% off
      € 120 € 81
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81
      76% off
      € 342 € 81
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 83
      31% off
      € 120 € 83
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Virgin Australia
      € 84
      30% off
      € 120 € 84
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 84
      30% off
      € 120 € 84
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 85
      55% off
      € 187 € 85
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Virgin Australia
      € 79 € 330
      76% off
      76% off
      € 330 € 79
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 85 € 330
      74% off
      74% off
      € 330 € 85
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      € 85 € 330
      74% off
      74% off
      € 330 € 85
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      € 86
      74% off
      € 330 € 86
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      € 92
      72% off
      € 330 € 92
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      € 92
      72% off
      € 330 € 92
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 92
      72% off
      € 330 € 92
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 94
      72% off
      € 330 € 94
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      € 99
      70% off
      € 330 € 99
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 06:00
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 12:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      € 975 € 1,276
      24% off
      24% off
      € 1,276 € 975
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 299 € 1,276
      77% off
      77% off
      € 1,276 € 299
    • CNS 14:40
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 21:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
      € 273 € 1,276
      79% off
      79% off
      € 1,276 € 273
    • CNS 06:00
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 12:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      € 792
      38% off
      € 1,276 € 792
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 296
      77% off
      € 1,276 € 296
    • CNS 17:25
      5h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Virgin Australia
      € 386
      70% off
      € 1,276 € 386
    • CNS 10:55
      6h 10m
      1 stop
      MEL 18:05
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      € 240
      81% off
      € 1,276 € 240
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 462
      64% off
      € 1,276 € 462
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      € 133
      90% off
      € 1,276 € 133
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 28 | Virgin Australia
      € 75 € 120
      38% off
      38% off
      € 120 € 75
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Virgin Australia
      € 79 € 187
      57% off
      57% off
      € 187 € 79
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81 € 342
      76% off
      76% off
      € 342 € 81
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Virgin Australia
      € 84
      30% off
      € 120 € 84
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 85
      55% off
      € 187 € 85
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      € 85
      55% off
      € 187 € 85
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      € 92
      23% off
      € 120 € 92
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 92
      23% off
      € 120 € 92
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 94
      50% off
      € 187 € 94
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | 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.

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport is Virgin Australia (from € 75) 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 Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

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, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of € 218. In contrast, October is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching € 462.

€ 462
€ 340
€ 218
€ 96
    Cheapest
  • € 224
    Nov
  • € 230
    Dec
  • € 218
    Jan
  • € 302
    Feb
  • € 258
    Mar
  • € 265
    Apr
  • € 223
    May
  • € 294
    Jun
  • € 319
    Jul
  • € 321
    Aug
  • € 326
    Sep
  • € 462
    Oct

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 December, with an average price of € 88. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as € 197.

€ 197
€ 143
€ 88
€ 34
    Cheapest
  • € 92
    Nov
  • € 88
    Dec
  • € 112
    Jan
  • € 119
    Feb
  • € 113
    Mar
  • € 108
    Apr
  • € 112
    May
  • € 144
    Jun
  • € 169
    Jul
  • € 197
    Aug
  • € 185
    Sep
  • € 171
    Oct

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.

€ 158
€ 151
€ 144
€ 137
  • € 158
    Mon
  • € 144
    Tue
  • € 152
    Wed
  • € 145
    Thu
  • € 154
    Fri
  • € 156
    Sat
  • € 153
    Sun

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.

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VA1302

    Cairns Airport

    23:55

    CNS

    3h 25m

    04:20

    MEL

    - - - - T - -
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  2. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    19:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    - M T - - - S
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  3. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    10:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    14:50

    CNS

    3h 30m

    19:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ941

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    11:30

    MEL

    - M - W - - S
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  6. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    10:15

    CNS

    3h 30m

    14:45

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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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 18 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 07:45, and the last departs at 19:50, with about 8 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 € 275 in November, 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 € 75, and round-trip fares start from € 173. The current lowest fare is a Virgin Australia flight departing on Mon, Dec 28; 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 18 minutes, and around 43 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 € 196. 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 € 75. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 39 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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