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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 13:15
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 18:55
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:20
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 655 PLN 1,029
        36% off
        36% off
        PLN 1,029 PLN 655
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Aug 16 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 656 PLN 1,029
        36% off
        36% off
        PLN 1,029 PLN 656
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 660 PLN 1,029
        36% off
        36% off
        PLN 1,029 PLN 660
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 672
        35% off
        PLN 1,029 PLN 672
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 677
        34% off
        PLN 1,029 PLN 677
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 679
        34% off
        PLN 1,029 PLN 679
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 681
        34% off
        PLN 1,029 PLN 681
      • CNS 19:35
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 18:55
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:20
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 724
        30% off
        PLN 1,029 PLN 724
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 742
        28% off
        PLN 1,029 PLN 742
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 751
        27% off
        PLN 1,029 PLN 751
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jul 28 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 16:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jul 30 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 286 PLN 487
        41% off
        41% off
        PLN 487 PLN 286
      • CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 308 PLN 487
        37% off
        37% off
        PLN 487 PLN 308
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 308 PLN 487
        37% off
        37% off
        PLN 487 PLN 308
      • CNS 13:15
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 335
        31% off
        PLN 487 PLN 335
      • CNS 13:15
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:45
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 343
        30% off
        PLN 487 PLN 343
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 344
        28% off
        PLN 487 PLN 344
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 348
        28% off
        PLN 487 PLN 348
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 20 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 348
        28% off
        PLN 487 PLN 348
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 353
        28% off
        PLN 487 PLN 353
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        PLN 355
        27% off
        PLN 487 PLN 355
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jul 28 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of PLN 359. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as PLN 801.

PLN 801
PLN 580
PLN 359
PLN 138
    Cheapest
  • PLN 801
    Jul
  • PLN 675
    Aug
  • PLN 503
    Sep
  • PLN 446
    Oct
  • PLN 359
    Nov
  • PLN 363
    Dec
  • PLN 463
    Jan
  • PLN 491
    Feb
  • PLN 467
    Mar
  • PLN 443
    Apr
  • PLN 462
    May
  • PLN 596
    Jun

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, September is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of PLN 673. In contrast, February is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching PLN 1,246.

PLN 1,246
PLN 960
PLN 673
PLN 387
    Cheapest
  • PLN 1,133
    Jul
  • PLN 694
    Aug
  • PLN 673
    Sep
  • PLN 1,074
    Oct
  • PLN 891
    Nov
  • PLN 947
    Dec
  • PLN 898
    Jan
  • PLN 1,246
    Feb
  • PLN 1,064
    Mar
  • PLN 1,094
    Apr
  • PLN 922
    May
  • PLN 1,212
    Jun

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Melbourne 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 day to depart from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

PLN 612
PLN 583
PLN 553
PLN 524
    Cheapest
  • PLN 598
    Mon
  • PLN 565
    Tue
  • PLN 553
    Wed
  • PLN 555
    Thu
  • PLN 612
    Fri
  • PLN 594
    Sat
  • PLN 591
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

Jetstar Airways
From PLN 286
Virgin Australia
From PLN 386
Qantas Airways
From PLN 501

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Flight Schedule from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ949

    Cairns Airport

    21:40

    CNS

    3h 20m

    01:00

    MEL

    - - T W - F S
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  2. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    13:15

    CNS

    3h 20m

    16:35

    MEL

    S M - - - - -
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  3. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    20:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    - - - - T - -
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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. JQ941

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    10:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. VA1298

    Cairns Airport

    21:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    00:30

    MEL

    - - - - T - S
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Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 2,316.37 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price PLN 286
Cheapest return ticket price PLN 655

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    It takes around 3 hours 28 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Melbourne Airport (mel).
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around PLN 635 in September, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around PLN 1,044 in July, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 07:45 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 12:10.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 19:50 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (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.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5258 flights per month.

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