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Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 74 and round-trip from € 167. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      € 167 € 218
      23% off
      23% off
      € 218 € 167
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 173 € 218
      21% off
      21% off
      € 218 € 173
    • MEL 15:25
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:45
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      € 173 € 218
      21% off
      21% off
      € 218 € 173
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 173
      21% off
      € 218 € 173
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 173
      21% off
      € 218 € 173
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 173
      21% off
      € 218 € 173
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 173
      21% off
      € 218 € 173
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 173
      21% off
      € 218 € 173
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 173
      21% off
      € 218 € 173
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      € 74 € 143
      48% off
      48% off
      € 143 € 74
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78 € 107
      27% off
      27% off
      € 107 € 78
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78 € 143
      45% off
      45% off
      € 143 € 78
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78
      45% off
      € 143 € 78
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78
      45% off
      € 143 € 78
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81
      43% off
      € 143 € 81
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      € 82
      23% off
      € 107 € 82
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 82
      23% off
      € 107 € 82
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 82
      23% off
      € 107 € 82
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      € 74 € 143
      48% off
      48% off
      € 143 € 74
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78 € 107
      27% off
      27% off
      € 107 € 78
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78 € 143
      45% off
      45% off
      € 143 € 78
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78
      45% off
      € 143 € 78
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78
      45% off
      € 143 € 78
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81
      43% off
      € 143 € 81
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      € 82
      23% off
      € 107 € 82
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 82
      23% off
      € 107 € 82
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 82
      23% off
      € 107 € 82
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      € 74 € 578
      87% off
      87% off
      € 578 € 74
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78 € 578
      87% off
      87% off
      € 578 € 78
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78 € 578
      87% off
      87% off
      € 578 € 78
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78
      87% off
      € 578 € 78
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      € 81
      86% off
      € 578 € 81
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 82
      86% off
      € 578 € 82
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      € 85
      85% off
      € 578 € 85
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 86
      85% off
      € 578 € 86
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 86
      85% off
      € 578 € 86
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      € 135 € 988
      86% off
      86% off
      € 988 € 135
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      € 145 € 988
      85% off
      85% off
      € 988 € 145
    • MEL 16:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      € 188 € 988
      81% off
      81% off
      € 988 € 188
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      € 214
      78% off
      € 988 € 214
    • MEL 16:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
      € 298
      70% off
      € 988 € 298
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      € 303
      69% off
      € 988 € 303
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      € 306
      69% off
      € 988 € 306
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      € 322
      67% off
      € 988 € 322
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      € 467
      53% off
      € 988 € 467
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      € 78 € 107
      27% off
      27% off
      € 107 € 78
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      € 82 € 107
      23% off
      23% off
      € 107 € 82
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 82 € 107
      23% off
      23% off
      € 107 € 82
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 82
      23% off
      € 107 € 82
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      € 84
      21% off
      € 107 € 84
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      € 84
      21% off
      € 107 € 84
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      € 84
      21% off
      € 107 € 84
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      € 85
      21% off
      € 107 € 85
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 86
      40% off
      € 143 € 86
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | 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 € 88. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as € 200.

€ 200
€ 144
€ 88
€ 32
    Cheapest
  • € 145
    Oct
  • € 88
    Nov
  • € 94
    Dec
  • € 105
    Jan
  • € 128
    Feb
  • € 129
    Mar
  • € 127
    Apr
  • € 117
    May
  • € 200
    Jun
  • € 154
    Jul
  • € 168
    Aug
  • € 178
    Sep

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 € 188. In contrast, April is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching € 346.

€ 346
€ 267
€ 188
€ 109
    Cheapest
  • € 288
    Oct
  • € 249
    Nov
  • € 272
    Dec
  • € 280
    Jan
  • € 188
    Feb
  • € 202
    Mar
  • € 346
    Apr
  • € 235
    May
  • € 277
    Jun
  • € 314
    Jul
  • € 289
    Aug
  • € 312
    Sep

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.

€ 162
€ 149
€ 135
€ 122
  • € 152
    Mon
  • € 135
    Tue
  • € 148
    Wed
  • € 162
    Thu
  • € 161
    Fri
  • € 161
    Sat
  • € 147
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from € 78) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From € 78
Virgin Australia
From € 88
Qantas Airways
From € 171
Fiji Airways
From € 534

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What is the 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. JQ942

    Melbourne Airport

    11:20

    MEL

    3h 20m

    14:40

    CNS

    - M T - - - S
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  3. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    19:15

    MEL

    3h 25m

    22:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    17:25

    MEL

    3h 25m

    20:50

    CNS

    S - T - T F -
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  5. JQ944

    Melbourne Airport

    15:55

    MEL

    3h 20m

    19:15

    CNS

    - M - W - - S
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About Melbourne Airport and Cairns Airport

Learn about Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cairns Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket price € 74
Cheapest return ticket price € 167

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 2 hours 58 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:05, and the last departs at 20:05, 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 367 in October, 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.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from € 78, and round-trip fares start from € 167. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Nov 30; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 56 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport is € 184. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from € 78. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Cairns 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.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Cairns Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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