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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 20:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Apr 30 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 560 QAR 870
        36% off
        36% off
        QAR 870 QAR 560
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 14:10
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Mar 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Mar 11 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 586 QAR 870
        33% off
        33% off
        QAR 870 QAR 586
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 14:10
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Mar 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Mar 21 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 603 QAR 870
        31% off
        31% off
        QAR 870 QAR 603
      • CNS 18:40
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:05
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Mar 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 12:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 15:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Mar 14 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 626
        28% off
        QAR 870 QAR 626
      • CNS 11:45
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 16:10
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Mar 17 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Mar 21 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 632
        27% off
        QAR 870 QAR 632
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Apr 28 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 633
        27% off
        QAR 870 QAR 633
      • CNS 23:55
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 04:20
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Mar 20 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Mar 25 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 634
        27% off
        QAR 870 QAR 634
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 14:10
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Mar 15 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Mar 19 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 634
        27% off
        QAR 870 QAR 634
      • CNS 20:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Apr 25 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, May 1 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 635
        27% off
        QAR 870 QAR 635
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Apr 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 15:55
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 19:15
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Apr 19 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 635
        27% off
        QAR 870 QAR 635
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Mar 9 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Mar 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 11:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 22 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 288 QAR 457
        37% off
        37% off
        QAR 457 QAR 288
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, May 1 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 307 QAR 457
        33% off
        33% off
        QAR 457 QAR 307
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 314 QAR 457
        31% off
        31% off
        QAR 457 QAR 314
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, May 4 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 319
        30% off
        QAR 457 QAR 319
      • CNS 23:55
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 04:20
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Mar 12 | Virgin Australia
        QAR 329
        28% off
        QAR 457 QAR 329
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Apr 14 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 330
        28% off
        QAR 457 QAR 330
      • CNS 11:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, May 5 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 330
        28% off
        QAR 457 QAR 330
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 330
        28% off
        QAR 457 QAR 330
      • CNS 18:40
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:05
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Mar 28 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 332
        27% off
        QAR 457 QAR 332
      • CNS 20:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Apr 28 | Jetstar Airways
        QAR 333
        27% off
        QAR 457 QAR 333
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Mar 9 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Melbourne 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 Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in November, with an average price of QAR 338. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach QAR 685.

QAR 685
QAR 512
QAR 338
QAR 165
    Cheapest
  • QAR 346
    Mar
  • QAR 431
    Apr
  • QAR 360
    May
  • QAR 472
    Jun
  • QAR 685
    Jul
  • QAR 635
    Aug
  • QAR 474
    Sep
  • QAR 420
    Oct
  • QAR 338
    Nov
  • QAR 341
    Dec
  • QAR 436
    Jan
  • QAR 462
    Feb

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, March is often the month to find the lowest fares from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of QAR 623. July is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching QAR 1,508.

QAR 1,508
QAR 1,066
QAR 623
QAR 181
  • QAR 623
    Mar
  • QAR 1,098
    Apr
  • QAR 778
    May
  • QAR 744
    Jun
  • QAR 1,508
    Jul
  • QAR 654
    Aug
  • QAR 633
    Sep
  • QAR 1,011
    Oct
  • QAR 839
    Nov
  • QAR 892
    Dec
  • QAR 845
    Jan
  • QAR 1,173
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Melbourne 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 departure day from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

QAR 560
QAR 529
QAR 497
QAR 466
    Cheapest
  • QAR 544
    Mon
  • QAR 503
    Tue
  • QAR 497
    Wed
  • QAR 511
    Thu
  • QAR 552
    Fri
  • QAR 543
    Sat
  • QAR 560
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

See which airlines fly from Cairns to Melbourne. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From QAR 288
Virgin Australia
From QAR 329
Qantas Airways
From QAR 481

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Flight Schedule from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Melbourne and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VA1302

    Cairns Airport

    23:55

    CNS

    3h 25m

    04:20

    MEL

    - - - W - - -
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  2. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    19:30

    CNS

    3h 20m

    23:50

    MEL

    S - T W T F S
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  3. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    20:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    - - T - - - -
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  4. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    09:45

    CNS

    3h 30m

    14:15

    MEL

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

Flight distance2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceQAR 288
Cheapest return ticket priceQAR 560

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 3 hours 27 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Melbourne Airport(mel).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around QAR 453 in May, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around QAR 578 in March, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • 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 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5258 flights per month.

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