Flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne

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Flight Information from Cairns to Melbourne

Cheapest one-way flight price	US$58
Cheapest return ticket price	US$122
Off-season travel month	March
Peak season for travel	January
Flight distance	2,320.47km
Average flight time	3 hours 30 minutes
Popular airline	Jetstar Airways

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FAQ

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 cheapest 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 US$190.
How long is the flight from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?

It takes about 3 hours 30 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL).
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?

Airlines with flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL): Air India, China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Emirates, Air New Zealand and China Southern Airlines.
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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