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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 PKR 22,410 and round-trip from PKR 45,730. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 45,730 PKR 50,799
        10% off
        10% off
        PKR 50,799 PKR 45,730
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 45,854 PKR 50,799
        10% off
        10% off
        PKR 50,799 PKR 45,854
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 46,020 PKR 50,799
        9% off
        9% off
        PKR 50,799 PKR 46,020
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 19:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 46,103
        9% off
        PKR 50,799 PKR 46,103
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 46,103
        9% off
        PKR 50,799 PKR 46,103
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 46,144
        9% off
        PKR 50,799 PKR 46,144
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 46,144
        9% off
        PKR 50,799 PKR 46,144
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 46,144
        9% off
        PKR 50,799 PKR 46,144
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 46,186
        9% off
        PKR 50,799 PKR 46,186
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 46,186
        9% off
        PKR 50,799 PKR 46,186
      • 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 | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 46,186
        9% off
        PKR 50,799 PKR 46,186
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 46,227
        9% off
        PKR 50,799 PKR 46,227
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 22,410 PKR 27,676
        19% off
        19% off
        PKR 27,676 PKR 22,410
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 24,191 PKR 27,676
        13% off
        13% off
        PKR 27,676 PKR 24,191
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 24,522 PKR 27,676
        11% off
        11% off
        PKR 27,676 PKR 24,522
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 24,522
        11% off
        PKR 27,676 PKR 24,522
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 24,563
        11% off
        PKR 27,676 PKR 24,563
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 24,605
        11% off
        PKR 27,676 PKR 24,605
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 24,895
        10% off
        PKR 27,676 PKR 24,895
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 24,978
        10% off
        PKR 27,676 PKR 24,978
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 25,019
        10% off
        PKR 27,676 PKR 25,019
      • MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 25,019
        10% off
        PKR 27,676 PKR 25,019
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 25,185
        9% off
        PKR 27,676 PKR 25,185
      • MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        PKR 25,185
        9% off
        PKR 27,676 PKR 25,185
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

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, the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in November, with an average price of PKR 26,914. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach PKR 61,564.

PKR 61,564
PKR 44,239
PKR 26,914
PKR 9,589
    Cheapest
  • PKR 30,228
    Oct
  • PKR 26,914
    Nov
  • PKR 28,961
    Dec
  • PKR 32,277
    Jan
  • PKR 39,482
    Feb
  • PKR 39,509
    Mar
  • PKR 39,034
    Apr
  • PKR 35,956
    May
  • PKR 61,564
    Jun
  • PKR 47,371
    Jul
  • PKR 51,613
    Aug
  • PKR 54,695
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return 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 often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of PKR 57,821. April is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching PKR 106,720.

PKR 106,720
PKR 82,271
PKR 57,821
PKR 33,372
    Cheapest
  • PKR 62,108
    Oct
  • PKR 76,780
    Nov
  • PKR 83,922
    Dec
  • PKR 86,219
    Jan
  • PKR 57,821
    Feb
  • PKR 62,156
    Mar
  • PKR 106,720
    Apr
  • PKR 72,272
    May
  • PKR 85,273
    Jun
  • PKR 96,600
    Jul
  • PKR 89,094
    Aug
  • PKR 96,273
    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 departure day from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Thursday as prices are typically highest on that day.

PKR 48,783
PKR 44,788
PKR 40,793
PKR 36,798
  • PKR 45,959
    Mon
  • PKR 40,793
    Tue
  • PKR 44,344
    Wed
  • PKR 48,783
    Thu
  • PKR 48,606
    Fri
  • PKR 48,064
    Sat
  • PKR 43,876
    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 PKR 23,487) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From PKR 23,487
Virgin Australia
From PKR 30,942
Qantas Airways
From PKR 38,191

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

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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. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    19:15

    MEL

    3h 25m

    22:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ942

    Melbourne Airport

    11:20

    MEL

    3h 20m

    14:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    17:25

    MEL

    3h 25m

    20:50

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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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 PKR 22,410
Cheapest return ticket price PKR 45,730

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 34 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 10 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 PKR 60,642 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • 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 PKR 22,410, and round-trip fares start from PKR 45,730. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Dec 1; 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 54 minutes, and around 58 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 PKR 52,875. 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 PKR 22,410. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 57 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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