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Cairns to Melbourne Flights

Cairns to Melbourne Flight Info

Peak season for travel

February
AU$105

Off-season for travel

August
AU$114

Cheapest return ticket price

AU$452
Cairns(CNS) ⇒ Melbourne(MEL)

Cheapest direct flight price

AU$192
Cairns(CNS) ⇒ Melbourne(MEL)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cairns to Melbourne based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$454.

  • How long does it take to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    It takes about 3 hours 25 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL).

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

    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 10km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

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

    The earliest flight departs from Cairns (CNS) at 09:05 and arrives in Melbourne (MEL) at 13:25.

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

    The latest flight departs from Cairns (CNS) at 19:10 and arrives in Melbourne (MEL) at 23:30.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    Airlines with flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL): Tigerair Australia, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Hainan Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    Jetstar Airways operates 177 non-stop flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL).

  • How many airports are there in Melbourne (MEL)?

    There are 4 airport(s) near Melbourne (MEL): Avalon Airport, Moorabbin, Essendon Airport and Melbourne Airport.

  • What are some travel guidelines for Melbourne during the COVID19 pandemic?

    Entry restrictions and flight schedule changes and cancellations are frequently updated and subject to change. If you plan to travel to Melbourne, please obtain the most updated information from the airline you plan to book your travels with. You can also refer to COVID19 Country/Region Entry Restrictions for more information.

  • Which airlines offer free date changes for flights to this city during the COVID19 pandemic?

    There are no airlines with flights to this city that provide this service. Please use this information as a reference only and confirm with the airline prior to booking.

Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Schedule

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Flight from Cairns to Melbourne

The most populous state of Australia, Melbourne is a metropolitan area with a booming economy. Home to some of the leading cultural institutions in the nation and the heart of Australia's street art, live music, and theatre, Melbourne is the ranked as the second most liveable cities in the world.

With an expansive economy and a bustling pace of life combined with the beauty of sports, architecture, nightlife, live music, and culture the city offers a whole package to its tourists to keep them engaged in the town and making every day they spend there an adventure. The capital city of Victoria and the second largest of Australia, Melbourne is a pivotal point for the country's heritage and history.

Tip: Melbourne is a smart city with various sustainable innovations discovers the city's initiatives to impact the environment positively.

Getting to Melbourne

The city is serviced by the Melbourne Airport (MEL), which offers daily flights from the domestic and international flights is the second busiest airport in Australia. The Airport is colloquially known as Tullamarine Airport and serves Melbourne's metropolitan area and is well connected to the city through various transport modes.

The terminal carries out multiple flights every day. For a direct flight from Cairns through Cairns Airport (CNS), go through flights offered by Tiger Air and Jetstar. For cheap flights to Melbourne, look for connecting flights by Virgin Australia Airlines and Qantas Airways among other service providers.

Tip: Booking in advance will help you get those windows seats or the business class seats.

Duration of Flight

The flights from Hobart to Melbourne usually stay around 3 hours and 25 minutes when the flights are non-stop. In cases of connecting flights, the duration can go up to 5 to 7 hours.

Tip: Going for a direct flight can help you find better timings and seats at reasonable prices.

Things to do in Melbourne

Melbourne, the coastal capital of Victoria, provides its tourists with a variety of things to do. Starting from a long drive on the Great Ocean Road which gives a scenic coastal view with the 12 Apostle Rock stacks, gorgeous beaches, and wildlife. For a dive into the natural life of Melbourne tourists can hit the city zoo and several national parks in the city.

The city has a vast art and cultural following which can be seen in its museums and buildings like the Old Melbourne Gaol, Royal Exhibition Building and the Shrine of Remembrance. The federation square of the city is a bustling public space where travellers can sit and walk around to get a feel of the town and enjoy the breezy weather. For those who love shopping hitting the Collins Street or Queen Victoria Market is a must, with the vintage and exciting items available at the historic venue you are to sure feel like a local in the city.

Tip: Check out the city's highlights with the Yarra River cruise.

Cairns to Melbourne flights are frequent and many, to get the best dates for your trip to customise your search to get the available options. If you’d like to travel on a budget, combine your Cairns to Melbourne flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals. To experience the global centre of art and culture of Australia, visit Melbourne with Trip.com.