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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from HK$665 and round-trip from HK$1,318. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 15:25
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 17:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,318 HK$2,493
        47% off
        47% off
        HK$2,493 HK$1,318
      • CNS 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,336 HK$2,493
        46% off
        46% off
        HK$2,493 HK$1,336
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,349 HK$2,493
        46% off
        46% off
        HK$2,493 HK$1,349
      • CNS 19:50
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 00:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,566
        37% off
        HK$2,493 HK$1,566
      • CNS 07:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,582
        37% off
        HK$2,493 HK$1,582
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,584
        36% off
        HK$2,493 HK$1,584
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,584
        36% off
        HK$2,493 HK$1,584
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,587
        36% off
        HK$2,493 HK$1,587
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,639
        34% off
        HK$2,493 HK$1,639
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,737
        30% off
        HK$2,493 HK$1,737
      • CNS 19:50
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 00:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,745
        30% off
        HK$2,493 HK$1,745
      • CNS 19:50
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 00:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,745
        30% off
        HK$2,493 HK$1,745
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 16:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 19:10
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$665 HK$1,496
        56% off
        56% off
        HK$1,496 HK$665
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$720 HK$1,496
        52% off
        52% off
        HK$1,496 HK$720
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$764 HK$1,496
        49% off
        49% off
        HK$1,496 HK$764
      • CNS 19:50
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 00:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Australia
        HK$894
        40% off
        HK$1,496 HK$894
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$915
        39% off
        HK$1,496 HK$915
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$915
        39% off
        HK$1,496 HK$915
      • CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$943
        37% off
        HK$1,496 HK$943
      • CNS 07:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 12:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,002
        33% off
        HK$1,496 HK$1,002
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,002
        33% off
        HK$1,496 HK$1,002
      • CNS 19:20
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:45
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,014
        32% off
        HK$1,496 HK$1,014
      • CNS 09:45
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 14:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,038
        31% off
        HK$1,496 HK$1,038
      • CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,047
        30% off
        HK$1,496 HK$1,047
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Airport to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Cairns Airport to Melbourne in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne is November, with an average price of HK$748. In contrast, the most expensive month is usually September, with an average price of HK$1,947.

HK$1,947
HK$1,348
HK$748
HK$149
    Cheapest
  • HK$1,947
    Sep
  • HK$929
    Oct
  • HK$748
    Nov
  • HK$756
    Dec
  • HK$966
    Jan
  • HK$1,024
    Feb
  • HK$974
    Mar
  • HK$924
    Apr
  • HK$964
    May
  • HK$1,242
    Jun
  • HK$1,451
    Jul
  • HK$1,691
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Melbourne for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Airport to Melbourne is Thursday, with average fares usually lower than on other days. Avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are typically highest that day.

HK$1,308
HK$1,254
HK$1,199
HK$1,145
    Cheapest
  • HK$1,308
    Mon
  • HK$1,214
    Tue
  • HK$1,229
    Wed
  • HK$1,199
    Thu
  • HK$1,294
    Fri
  • HK$1,284
    Sat
  • HK$1,253
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Cairns Airport to Melbourne flights?

See which airlines fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.
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Flight Schedule from Cairns Airport to Melbourne

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VA1298

    Cairns Airport

    21:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    00:30

    MEL

    - - - - - - S
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  2. JQ941

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    10:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    14:50

    CNS

    3h 30m

    18:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    10:15

    CNS

    3h 30m

    14:45

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne?

Cheapest return ticket price HK$1,315
Cheapest one-way flight price HK$635
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel January

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Melbourne Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Melbourne?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Melbourne is October. During this time, flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) take around 3 hours 25 minutes.
  • There are 4 airport(s) near Melbourne (MEL): Avalon Airport, Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport, Essendon Airport and Melbourne Airport.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5258 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 07:45 and arrives in Melbourne (MEL) at 12:10.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 19:50 and arrives in Melbourne (MEL) at 00:15.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne. The average flight time is approximately 3 hours 16 minutes, with about 6 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne currently starts from HK$665, with round-trip fares from HK$1,318. The lowest fare is offered by Jetstar Airways departing on Sun, Nov 29; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Cairns Airport to Melbourne is about 3 hours 5 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Cairns Airport to Melbourne is HK$1,969, and the average round-trip fare is HK$2,990. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne are usually cheapest in November, with an average one-way fare of about HK$1,969. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne departs at 07:00, and the latest one departs at 21:00. There are approximately 7 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne usually arrive at Melbourne Airport. Melbourne Airport is the most convenient option for this route.
  • Jetstar Airwaysand IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Melbourne. Basic fares start from HK$665. Before comparing final prices, watch out for baggage, seat selection, and payment surcharges.

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