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Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Apr 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, May 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 563 SAR 656
        14% off
        14% off
        SAR 656 SAR 563
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 14:50
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 18:20
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, May 1 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 586 SAR 656
        11% off
        11% off
        SAR 656 SAR 586
      • MEL 11:20
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 14:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Apr 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 10:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 29 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 586 SAR 656
        11% off
        11% off
        SAR 656 SAR 586
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, May 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 11:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 598
        9% off
        SAR 656 SAR 598
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, May 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 11:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 598
        9% off
        SAR 656 SAR 598
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, May 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, May 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 608
        7% off
        SAR 656 SAR 608
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, May 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:10
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 610
        7% off
        SAR 656 SAR 610
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, May 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:10
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 610
        7% off
        SAR 656 SAR 610
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, May 30 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 610
        7% off
        SAR 656 SAR 610
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, May 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, May 21 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 610
        7% off
        SAR 656 SAR 610
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Apr 22 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Apr 24 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, May 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 293 SAR 352
        17% off
        17% off
        SAR 352 SAR 293
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, May 25 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 316 SAR 352
        10% off
        10% off
        SAR 352 SAR 316
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, May 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 316 SAR 352
        10% off
        10% off
        SAR 352 SAR 316
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, May 26 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 316
        10% off
        SAR 352 SAR 316
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, May 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 316
        10% off
        SAR 352 SAR 316
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, May 16 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 316
        10% off
        SAR 352 SAR 316
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Apr 27 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 324
        8% off
        SAR 352 SAR 324
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, May 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 324
        8% off
        SAR 352 SAR 324
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, May 30 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 327
        7% off
        SAR 352 SAR 327
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        SAR 327
        7% off
        SAR 352 SAR 327
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Apr 22 | 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.

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

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Cairns 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of SAR 358. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as SAR 748.

SAR 748
SAR 553
SAR 358
SAR 163
    Cheapest
  • SAR 584
    Apr
  • SAR 446
    May
  • SAR 548
    Jun
  • SAR 748
    Jul
  • SAR 591
    Aug
  • SAR 544
    Sep
  • SAR 391
    Oct
  • SAR 358
    Nov
  • SAR 385
    Dec
  • SAR 429
    Jan
  • SAR 525
    Feb
  • SAR 525
    Mar

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, February is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of SAR 769. In contrast, July is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching SAR 1,208.

SAR 1,208
SAR 989
SAR 769
SAR 550
    Cheapest
  • SAR 1,124
    Apr
  • SAR 789
    May
  • SAR 913
    Jun
  • SAR 1,208
    Jul
  • SAR 958
    Aug
  • SAR 976
    Sep
  • SAR 843
    Oct
  • SAR 1,020
    Nov
  • SAR 1,115
    Dec
  • SAR 1,146
    Jan
  • SAR 769
    Feb
  • SAR 826
    Mar

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

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

SAR 621
SAR 555
SAR 488
SAR 422
  • SAR 607
    Mon
  • SAR 488
    Tue
  • SAR 548
    Wed
  • SAR 605
    Thu
  • SAR 621
    Fri
  • SAR 572
    Sat
  • SAR 562
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport

See which airlines fly from Melbourne to Cairns. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From SAR 293
Virgin Australia
From SAR 382
Qantas Airways
From SAR 526
Air New Zealand
From SAR 1,742

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Flight Schedule from Melbourne Airport to Cairns 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

    06:15

    MEL

    3h 15m

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    19:50

    MEL

    3h 20m

    22:10

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceSAR 293
Cheapest return ticket priceSAR 563

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    It takes around 3 hours 24 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Cairns Airport(cns).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around SAR 481 in July, making it the cheapest month to book. Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around SAR 530 in April, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 06:05 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 08:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 21:25 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 23:55.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5372 flights per month.

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