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Flights from Melbourne to Cairns Starting at CNY 61

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Airlines Flying from Melbourne to Cairns

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Jetstar Airways

From £61

Regional Express Airlines

From £116

Virgin Australia

From £141

Qantas Airways

From £216

Air New Zealand

From £355

Fiji Airways

From £523

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Alternative Routes from Melbourne to Cairns

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? Check out these alternative flights from Melbourne to Cairns.

Cheapest
MEL
18:35
3h 20m
Direct
CNS
21:55
Melbourne Airport - Cairns Airport
Tue, Jul 16Jetstar Airways
£61
AVV
20:50
26h 0m
1 transfer
CNS
22:50
Avalon Airport - Cairns Airport
Wed, May 15Jetstar Airways
£100
AVV
20:50
26h 0m
1 transfer
CNS
22:50
Avalon Airport - Cairns Airport
Wed, May 15Jetstar Airways
£100
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How do I find the cheapest flights?

When are flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?
Airlines adjust prices for flights from Melbourne to Cairns 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 Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) cost?
According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £202.
How long is the flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)?
It takes about 3 hours 21 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS).
What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cairns?
- The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)?
Airlines with flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS): Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Jetstar Airways, China Eastern Airlines and Virgin Australia.
What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)?
Jetstar Airways operates 28 direct flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS).
How many airports in Cairns (CNS)?
There are 1 airport(s) in Cairns (CNS): Cairns Airport.

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Flight Information from Melbourne to Cairns

Cheapest direct flight price	£60
Cheapest return ticket price	£114
Cheapest month	January
Peak season for travel	June
Flight distance	2,320.47km
Average flight time	3 hours 21 minutes
Popular airline	Jetstar Airways