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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 THB 2,920 and round-trip from THB 6,290. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 23 | Virgin Australia
      THB 6,290 THB 8,170
      23% off
      23% off
      THB 8,170 THB 6,290
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,500 THB 8,170
      20% off
      20% off
      THB 8,170 THB 6,500
    • MEL 15:25
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:45
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,510 THB 8,170
      20% off
      20% off
      THB 8,170 THB 6,510
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,510
      20% off
      THB 8,170 THB 6,510
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,530
      20% off
      THB 8,170 THB 6,530
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,530
      20% off
      THB 8,170 THB 6,530
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,530
      20% off
      THB 8,170 THB 6,530
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,530
      20% off
      THB 8,170 THB 6,530
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,530
      20% off
      THB 8,170 THB 6,530
    • 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 | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,920 THB 4,340
      33% off
      33% off
      THB 4,340 THB 2,920
    • Cheapest
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,920 THB 4,340
      33% off
      33% off
      THB 4,340 THB 2,920
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,990 THB 3,990
      25% off
      25% off
      THB 3,990 THB 2,990
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,010
      25% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,010
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,020
      24% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,020
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,040
      30% off
      THB 4,340 THB 3,040
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,070
      23% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,070
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,080
      23% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,080
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,160
      21% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,160
    • 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, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,920 THB 4,340
      33% off
      33% off
      THB 4,340 THB 2,920
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,920 THB 4,340
      33% off
      33% off
      THB 4,340 THB 2,920
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,990 THB 3,990
      25% off
      25% off
      THB 3,990 THB 2,990
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,010
      25% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,010
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,020
      24% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,020
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,040
      30% off
      THB 4,340 THB 3,040
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,070
      23% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,070
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,080
      23% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,080
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,160
      21% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,160
    • 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, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,920 THB 21,770
      87% off
      87% off
      THB 21,770 THB 2,920
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,920 THB 21,770
      87% off
      87% off
      THB 21,770 THB 2,920
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,040 THB 21,770
      86% off
      86% off
      THB 21,770 THB 3,040
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,070
      86% off
      THB 21,770 THB 3,070
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,080
      86% off
      THB 21,770 THB 3,080
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,190
      85% off
      THB 21,770 THB 3,190
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,220
      85% off
      THB 21,770 THB 3,220
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,240
      85% off
      THB 21,770 THB 3,240
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,240
      85% off
      THB 21,770 THB 3,240
    • 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
      THB 5,400 THB 37,540
      86% off
      86% off
      THB 37,540 THB 5,400
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,440 THB 37,540
      86% off
      86% off
      THB 37,540 THB 5,440
    • MEL 16:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      THB 7,080 THB 37,540
      81% off
      81% off
      THB 37,540 THB 7,080
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 9,490
      75% off
      THB 37,540 THB 9,490
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 10,400
      72% off
      THB 37,540 THB 10,400
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 11,540
      69% off
      THB 37,540 THB 11,540
    • MEL 16:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
      THB 12,810
      66% off
      THB 37,540 THB 12,810
    • MEL 08:35
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 10:55
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      THB 17,340
      54% off
      THB 37,540 THB 17,340
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 17,430
      54% off
      THB 37,540 THB 17,430
    • 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 | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,020 THB 3,990
      24% off
      24% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,020
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,070 THB 3,990
      23% off
      23% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,070
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,080 THB 3,990
      23% off
      23% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,080
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,160
      21% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,160
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,190
      20% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,190
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,190
      20% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,190
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,190
      20% off
      THB 3,990 THB 3,190
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,220
      26% off
      THB 4,340 THB 3,220
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,240
      25% off
      THB 4,340 THB 3,240
    • 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 THB 3,300. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as THB 7,530.

THB 7,530
THB 5,415
THB 3,300
THB 1,185
    Cheapest
  • THB 5,440
    Oct
  • THB 3,300
    Nov
  • THB 3,550
    Dec
  • THB 3,950
    Jan
  • THB 4,830
    Feb
  • THB 4,840
    Mar
  • THB 4,780
    Apr
  • THB 4,400
    May
  • THB 7,530
    Jun
  • THB 5,800
    Jul
  • THB 6,320
    Aug
  • THB 6,690
    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 THB 7,080. In contrast, April is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching THB 13,060.

THB 13,060
THB 10,070
THB 7,080
THB 4,090
    Cheapest
  • THB 10,840
    Oct
  • THB 9,390
    Nov
  • THB 10,270
    Dec
  • THB 10,550
    Jan
  • THB 7,080
    Feb
  • THB 7,610
    Mar
  • THB 13,060
    Apr
  • THB 8,840
    May
  • THB 10,430
    Jun
  • THB 11,820
    Jul
  • THB 10,900
    Aug
  • THB 11,780
    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.

THB 6,120
THB 5,590
THB 5,060
THB 4,530
  • THB 5,720
    Mon
  • THB 5,060
    Tue
  • THB 5,560
    Wed
  • THB 6,120
    Thu
  • THB 6,060
    Fri
  • THB 6,070
    Sat
  • THB 5,520
    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 THB 2,990) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From THB 2,990
Virgin Australia
From THB 3,650
Qantas Airways
From THB 5,330
Fiji Airways
From THB 36,710

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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 25m

    14:45

    CNS

    - M T - - - S
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  3. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    18:40

    MEL

    3h 25m

    22:05

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    15:00

    MEL

    3h 25m

    18:25

    CNS

    S - T - T F -
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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 THB 2,920
Cheapest return ticket price THB 6,290

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 THB 13,840 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 THB 2,990, and round-trip fares start from THB 6,290. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; 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 THB 6,940. 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 THB 2,990. 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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