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Book one-way or return flights from Cairns to Melbourne from as little as AU$ 119. Choose from the popular airlines below and book your flight today!

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Airlines Flying from Cairns to Melbourne

View airlines operating flights from Cairns to Melbourne. Compare prices, find the option that best suits your travel needs, and enjoy a comfortable journey with a trusted airline.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 119
Regional Express
From AU$ 190
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 251
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 276
Air New Zealand
From AU$ 972
Airnorth
From AU$ 1,204
ANA airlines

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Alternative Routes from Cairns to Melbourne

Discover different routes, airlines, and transfers and find the best alternative flights for your journey from Cairns to Melbourne.

  • Cheapest
    Jetstar Airways
    CNS
    07:00
    3h 30m
    Direct
    MEL
    10:30
    Cairns Airport - Melbourne Airport
    Mon, Jun 24Jetstar Airways
    AU$ 119
  • Jetstar Airways
    CNS
    18:55
    14h 55m
    1 transfer
    AVV
    09:50
    Cairns Airport - Avalon Airport
    Mon, May 13Jetstar Airways
    AU$ 237
  • Jetstar Airways
    CNS
    18:55
    14h 55m
    1 transfer
    AVV
    09:50
    Cairns Airport - Avalon Airport
    Mon, May 13Jetstar Airways
    AU$ 237
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How do I find the cheapest flights?

  • When are flight 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 are flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$ 364.
  • How long is the flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    It takes about 3 hours 27 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.
  • What time does the earliest flight from Cairns to Melbourne depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Cairns (CNS) at 07:00 and arrives in Melbourne (MEL) at 10:30.
  • What time does the latest flight from Cairns to Melbourne depart?

    The latest flight departs from Cairns (CNS) at 20:25 and arrives in Melbourne (MEL) at 23:50.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?

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

    Jetstar Airways operates 8 direct flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL).
  • How many airports in Melbourne (MEL)?

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

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Flight Information from Cairns to Melbourne

Cheapest direct flight price

AU$ 118

Cheapest return ticket price

AU$ 255

Off-season for travel

January

Peak season for travel

October

Flight distance

2,320.47km

Average flight time

3 hours 27 minutes

Popular airline

Jetstar Airways
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.