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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport

Search for flights from Melbourne to Cairns and check out affordable one-way and round-trip options.

  • One way
  • Return
      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL19:50
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns|Fri, Dec 13|Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 62AU$ 209
        70% OFF
        70% OFF
        AU$ 209AU$ 62

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Fri, Dec 13, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 62 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:00
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS08:15
        Melbourne - Cairns|Sun, Dec 15|Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 63AU$ 209
        70% OFF
        70% OFF
        AU$ 209AU$ 63

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Sun, Dec 15, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 63 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:00
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS08:15
        Melbourne - Cairns|Tue, Jan 14|Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 94AU$ 209
        55% OFF
        55% OFF
        AU$ 209AU$ 94

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Tue, Jan 14, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 94 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns|Mon, Jan 20|Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 94
        AU$ 94

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Mon, Jan 20, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 94 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns|Tue, Jan 28|Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 95
        AU$ 95

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Tue, Jan 28, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 95 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:00
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS08:15
        Melbourne - Cairns|Wed, Jan 15|Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 97
        AU$ 97

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Wed, Jan 15, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 97 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns|Sun, Jan 26|Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 97
        AU$ 97

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Sun, Jan 26, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 97 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns|Tue, Jan 21|Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 97
        AU$ 97

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Tue, Jan 21, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 97 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns|Sun, Jan 19|Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 99
        AU$ 99

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Sun, Jan 19, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 99 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns|Thu, Jan 9|Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 118
        AU$ 118

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Melbourne to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Thu, Jan 9, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 118 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS02:00 pm
        Melbourne - Cairns|Fri, Dec 20|Jetstar Airways
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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 AU$ 62
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 202
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 310
Emirates
From AU$ 1,090
Air New Zealand
From AU$ 1,139

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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. JQ942

    Jetstar Airways

    06:00

    MEL

    3.3h

    Nonstop

    08:15

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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  2. VA1291

    Virgin Australia

    06:05

    MEL

    3.5h

    Nonstop

    08:35

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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  3. JQ034

    Jetstar Airways

    06:15

    MEL

    3.3h

    Nonstop

    08:30

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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  4. JQ944

    Jetstar Airways

    12:45

    MEL

    3.3h

    Nonstop

    15:05

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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  5. JQ946

    Jetstar Airways

    20:00

    MEL

    3.3h

    Nonstop

    22:20

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceAU$ 62
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 125

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 23 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS).

  • How many daily flights are there from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    There are around 7 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS).

  • When are flight from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) the cheapest?

    Tickets cost around AU$ 159 in February, 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.

  • When are flight from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) most expensive?

    The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 315 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.

  • What time does the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 06:00 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 08:15.

  • What time does the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport depart?

    The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 19:50 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 22:10.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cairns?

    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • What's the closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.

  • Which airline operates the most direct flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 6491 flights per month.

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