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Flights from Cairns to Melbourne

Airlines operating flights from Cairns to Melbourne

Choose from 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Melbourne, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cairns to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Cairns to Melbourne over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £56 and round-trip tickets from £109.

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.

Flight details for Cairns to Melbourne

The distance between Cairns and Melbourne is 2,320.47km. It takes around 3 hours 27 minutes on average to fly from Cairns to Melbourne. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price£56
Cheapest return ticket price£109
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,320.47km
Average flight time3 hours 27 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Cairns–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Cairns to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Cairns to Melbourne in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Melbourne is November, with an average price of £70. The most expensive month is usually April, with average prices reaching £141.

£141
£106
£70
£35
    Cheapest
  • £141
    Apr
  • £74
    May
  • £97
    Jun
  • £141
    Jul
  • £131
    Aug
  • £98
    Sep
  • £87
    Oct
  • £70
    Nov
  • £70
    Dec
  • £90
    Jan
  • £95
    Feb
  • £91
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

Average price of return flights from Cairns to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, September is often the cheapest month for fly from Cairns to Melbourne, with an average price of £130. July is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £310.

£310
£220
£130
£40
    Cheapest
  • £252
    Apr
  • £160
    May
  • £153
    Jun
  • £310
    Jul
  • £135
    Aug
  • £130
    Sep
  • £208
    Oct
  • £173
    Nov
  • £183
    Dec
  • £174
    Jan
  • £241
    Feb
  • £206
    Mar

During the Early May bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Cairns to Melbourne?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Cairns to Melbourne during Early May bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Early May bank holiday is scheduled for May 4. The lowest flight fares from Cairns to Melbourne are available on May 4, starting from £67.

£218
£143
£67
0
    Cheapest
  • £218
    30
    Apr
  • £71
    1
    May
  • £69
    2
  • £128
    3
  • £67
    4
  • £103
    5
  • £92
    6

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as £56 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNS to MEL on Mon, Apr 27), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £109 departing on Fri, May 1 and returning on Mon, May 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Cairns to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 27 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 84 flight per week flying from Cairns to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF703 (13:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairns to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Apr 27, with one-way flights priced at just £56.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Melbourne is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Melbourne on April 28, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at £57.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport (CNS-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Cairns is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.