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Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
THB 3,010
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 30m · Direct Sat, Dec 5
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Cheapest return
THB 6,400
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 30m · Direct Thu, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 7
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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from THB 3,010 and round-trip from THB 6,400. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 31 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,400 THB 8,590
      25% off
      25% off
      THB 8,590 THB 6,400
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,520 THB 8,590
      24% off
      24% off
      THB 8,590 THB 6,520
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,770 THB 8,590
      21% off
      21% off
      THB 8,590 THB 6,770
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,780
      21% off
      THB 8,590 THB 6,780
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,800
      21% off
      THB 8,590 THB 6,800
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 31 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,800
      21% off
      THB 8,590 THB 6,800
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,910
      20% off
      THB 8,590 THB 6,910
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,940
      19% off
      THB 8,590 THB 6,940
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,970
      19% off
      THB 8,590 THB 6,970
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,010 THB 4,350
      31% off
      31% off
      THB 4,350 THB 3,010
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,020 THB 13,490
      78% off
      78% off
      THB 13,490 THB 3,020
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,040 THB 4,350
      30% off
      30% off
      THB 4,350 THB 3,040
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Virgin Australia
      THB 3,120
      28% off
      THB 4,350 THB 3,120
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      THB 3,120
      45% off
      THB 5,650 THB 3,120
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,170
      44% off
      THB 5,650 THB 3,170
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,180
      44% off
      THB 5,650 THB 3,180
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,220
      43% off
      THB 5,650 THB 3,220
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 25 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,310
      41% off
      THB 5,650 THB 3,310
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      THB 3,120 THB 17,040
      82% off
      82% off
      THB 17,040 THB 3,120
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,170 THB 17,040
      81% off
      81% off
      THB 17,040 THB 3,170
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,180 THB 17,040
      81% off
      81% off
      THB 17,040 THB 3,180
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,220
      81% off
      THB 17,040 THB 3,220
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 25 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,310
      81% off
      THB 17,040 THB 3,310
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,350
      80% off
      THB 17,040 THB 3,350
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,410
      80% off
      THB 17,040 THB 3,410
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,410
      80% off
      THB 17,040 THB 3,410
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,430
      80% off
      THB 17,040 THB 3,430
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,010 THB 4,350
      31% off
      31% off
      THB 4,350 THB 3,010
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,020 THB 13,490
      78% off
      78% off
      THB 13,490 THB 3,020
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,040 THB 4,350
      30% off
      30% off
      THB 4,350 THB 3,040
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Virgin Australia
      THB 3,120
      28% off
      THB 4,350 THB 3,120
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      THB 3,120
      45% off
      THB 5,650 THB 3,120
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,170
      44% off
      THB 5,650 THB 3,170
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 28 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,180
      44% off
      THB 5,650 THB 3,180
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,220
      43% off
      THB 5,650 THB 3,220
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 25 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,310
      41% off
      THB 5,650 THB 3,310
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 10:55
      6h 10m
      1 stop
      MEL 18:05
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      THB 11,460 THB 38,210
      70% off
      70% off
      THB 38,210 THB 11,460
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 10,780 THB 38,210
      72% off
      72% off
      THB 38,210 THB 10,780
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      THB 10,880 THB 38,210
      72% off
      72% off
      THB 38,210 THB 10,880
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 10,350
      73% off
      THB 38,210 THB 10,350
    • CNS 11:40
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:05
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      THB 9,510
      75% off
      THB 38,210 THB 9,510
    • CNS 14:40
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 21:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Australia
      THB 9,360
      76% off
      THB 38,210 THB 9,360
    • CNS 06:00
      5h 35m
      1 stop
      MEL 12:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      THB 31,330
      18% off
      THB 38,210 THB 31,330
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 11,430
      70% off
      THB 38,210 THB 11,430
    • CNS 10:55
      5h 40m
      1 stop
      MEL 17:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Virgin Australia
      THB 5,950
      84% off
      THB 38,210 THB 5,950
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,020 THB 13,490
      78% off
      78% off
      THB 13,490 THB 3,020
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Virgin Australia
      THB 3,120 THB 4,350
      28% off
      28% off
      THB 4,350 THB 3,120
    • CNS 23:55
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 04:20
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 24 | Virgin Australia
      THB 3,120 THB 5,650
      45% off
      45% off
      THB 5,650 THB 3,120
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,170
      44% off
      THB 5,650 THB 3,170
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,350
      23% off
      THB 4,350 THB 3,350
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,350
      41% off
      THB 5,650 THB 3,350
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Virgin Australia
      THB 3,460
      20% off
      THB 4,350 THB 3,460
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,560
      18% off
      THB 4,350 THB 3,560
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,630
      73% off
      THB 13,490 THB 3,630
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | 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.

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from THB 3,010) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

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, January is often the month to find the lowest fares from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of THB 8,130. October is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching THB 17,280.

THB 17,280
THB 12,705
THB 8,130
THB 3,555
    Cheapest
  • THB 8,390
    Nov
  • THB 8,580
    Dec
  • THB 8,130
    Jan
  • THB 11,290
    Feb
  • THB 9,640
    Mar
  • THB 9,910
    Apr
  • THB 8,360
    May
  • THB 10,980
    Jun
  • THB 11,930
    Jul
  • THB 12,010
    Aug
  • THB 12,190
    Sep
  • THB 17,280
    Oct

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 December, with an average price of THB 3,290. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach THB 7,350.

THB 7,350
THB 5,320
THB 3,290
THB 1,260
    Cheapest
  • THB 3,440
    Nov
  • THB 3,290
    Dec
  • THB 4,200
    Jan
  • THB 4,450
    Feb
  • THB 4,230
    Mar
  • THB 4,020
    Apr
  • THB 4,190
    May
  • THB 5,400
    Jun
  • THB 6,300
    Jul
  • THB 7,350
    Aug
  • THB 6,920
    Sep
  • THB 6,400
    Oct

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 Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

THB 5,920
THB 5,645
THB 5,370
THB 5,095
  • THB 5,920
    Mon
  • THB 5,370
    Tue
  • THB 5,670
    Wed
  • THB 5,410
    Thu
  • THB 5,760
    Fri
  • THB 5,810
    Sat
  • THB 5,730
    Sun

What is the 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. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    19:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    - M T - - - S
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  2. VA1298

    Cairns Airport

    00:55

    CNS

    3h 30m

    05:25

    MEL

    S - - W - - -
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  3. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    10:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ941

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    11:30

    MEL

    - M - W - - S
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  5. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    10:15

    CNS

    3h 30m

    14:45

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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  6. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    14:50

    CNS

    3h 30m

    19:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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FAQs for Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

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

    Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 3 hours 18 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 07:45, and the last departs at 19:50, 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 Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around THB 10,230 in November, 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.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from THB 3,010, and round-trip fares start from THB 6,400. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Dec 5; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 10 minutes, and around 39 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 Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport is THB 7,310. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from THB 3,010. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 39 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Melbourne 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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