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Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 13,301 INR 25,120
        47% off
        47% off
        INR 25,120 INR 13,301
      • MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 10:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 14,442 INR 25,120
        43% off
        43% off
        INR 25,120 INR 14,442
      • MEL 18:55
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:20
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 16,232 INR 25,120
        35% off
        35% off
        INR 25,120 INR 16,232
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 16,246
        35% off
        INR 25,120 INR 16,246
      • MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 19:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 16,358
        35% off
        INR 25,120 INR 16,358
      • MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 16,429
        35% off
        INR 25,120 INR 16,429
      • MEL 18:55
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:20
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 16,894
        33% off
        INR 25,120 INR 16,894
      • MEL 18:55
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:20
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 10:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 17,190
        32% off
        INR 25,120 INR 17,190
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 09:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Virgin Australia
        CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 10:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 17,457
        31% off
        INR 25,120 INR 17,457
      • MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 17,584
        30% off
        INR 25,120 INR 17,584
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Aug 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 18:55
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:20
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,806 INR 13,105
        40% off
        40% off
        INR 13,105 INR 7,806
      • MEL 20:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 4 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 7,877 INR 13,105
        40% off
        40% off
        INR 13,105 INR 7,877
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 3 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 8,003 INR 13,105
        39% off
        39% off
        INR 13,105 INR 8,003
      • MEL 19:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 8,116
        38% off
        INR 13,105 INR 8,116
      • MEL 18:55
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:20
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 8,440
        36% off
        INR 13,105 INR 8,440
      • MEL 18:55
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:20
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 8,440
        36% off
        INR 13,105 INR 8,440
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 8,821
        33% off
        INR 13,105 INR 8,821
      • MEL 19:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 8,975
        32% off
        INR 13,105 INR 8,975
      • MEL 18:55
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:20
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 9,088
        31% off
        INR 13,105 INR 9,088
      • MEL 18:55
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:20
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        INR 9,173
        30% off
        INR 13,105 INR 9,173
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Normal Airline
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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 INR 9,155. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as INR 20,941.

INR 20,941
INR 15,048
INR 9,155
INR 3,262
    Cheapest
  • INR 15,175
    Aug
  • INR 13,909
    Sep
  • INR 10,000
    Oct
  • INR 9,155
    Nov
  • INR 9,851
    Dec
  • INR 10,979
    Jan
  • INR 13,430
    Feb
  • INR 13,439
    Mar
  • INR 13,278
    Apr
  • INR 12,231
    May
  • INR 20,941
    Jun
  • INR 16,113
    Jul

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 INR 19,668. In contrast, April is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching INR 36,301.

INR 36,301
INR 27,985
INR 19,668
INR 11,352
    Cheapest
  • INR 22,726
    Aug
  • INR 24,972
    Sep
  • INR 21,571
    Oct
  • INR 26,117
    Nov
  • INR 28,546
    Dec
  • INR 29,327
    Jan
  • INR 19,668
    Feb
  • INR 21,143
    Mar
  • INR 36,301
    Apr
  • INR 24,583
    May
  • INR 29,006
    Jun
  • INR 32,859
    Jul

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 Thursday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

INR 16,378
INR 14,914
INR 13,450
INR 11,986
  • INR 15,033
    Mon
  • INR 13,450
    Tue
  • INR 14,782
    Wed
  • INR 16,378
    Thu
  • INR 15,878
    Fri
  • INR 15,845
    Sat
  • INR 14,181
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport

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Jetstar Airways
From INR 7,834
Virgin Australia
From INR 10,554
Qantas Airways
From INR 13,287
Fiji Airways
From INR 43,607
Air New Zealand
From INR 54,400

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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

    06:25

    MEL

    3h 20m

    09:45

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    19:15

    MEL

    3h 25m

    22:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    17:25

    MEL

    3h 25m

    20:50

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA1291

    Melbourne Airport

    06:25

    MEL

    3h 25m

    09:50

    CNS

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

Flight distance 2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket price INR 7,806
Cheapest return ticket price INR 13,301

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 INR 13,977 in October, 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 INR 22,107 in August, 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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