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Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €120 €132
        9% off
        9% off
        €132 €120
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        €120 €132
        9% off
        9% off
        €132 €120
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        €120 €132
        9% off
        9% off
        €132 €120
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        €120
        9% off
        €132 €120
      • MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        €120
        9% off
        €132 €120
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Aug 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 14:50
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 18:20
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Aug 11 | Jetstar Airways
        €120
        9% off
        €132 €120
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Aug 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 11:00
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 14:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €120
        9% off
        €132 €120
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Aug 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €120
        9% off
        €132 €120
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Aug 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 14:50
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 18:20
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €120
        9% off
        €132 €120
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Aug 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:10
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €120
        9% off
        €132 €120
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jul 11 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jul 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €63 €80
        21% off
        21% off
        €80 €63
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €68 €80
        15% off
        15% off
        €80 €68
      • MEL 19:05
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        €69 €80
        14% off
        14% off
        €80 €69
      • MEL 19:05
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Aug 16 | Jetstar Airways
        €69
        14% off
        €80 €69
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        €69
        14% off
        €80 €69
      • MEL 19:05
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Aug 11 | Jetstar Airways
        €71
        11% off
        €80 €71
      • MEL 19:05
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Aug 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €72
        10% off
        €80 €72
      • MEL 19:05
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €72
        10% off
        €80 €72
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Sep 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €72
        10% off
        €80 €72
      • MEL 21:05
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Aug 14 | Jetstar Airways
        €72
        10% off
        €80 €72
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jul 11 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Cairns 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of €84. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as €192.

€192
€138
€84
€30
    Cheapest
  • €165
    Jul
  • €139
    Aug
  • €128
    Sep
  • €92
    Oct
  • €84
    Nov
  • €91
    Dec
  • €101
    Jan
  • €123
    Feb
  • €123
    Mar
  • €122
    Apr
  • €112
    May
  • €192
    Jun

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, February is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of €180. In contrast, April is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €332.

€332
€256
€180
€104
    Cheapest
  • €286
    Jul
  • €224
    Aug
  • €229
    Sep
  • €198
    Oct
  • €239
    Nov
  • €261
    Dec
  • €268
    Jan
  • €180
    Feb
  • €194
    Mar
  • €332
    Apr
  • €225
    May
  • €266
    Jun

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

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

€149
€136
€122
€109
  • €141
    Mon
  • €122
    Tue
  • €136
    Wed
  • €149
    Thu
  • €145
    Fri
  • €142
    Sat
  • €131
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport

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

Jetstar Airways
From €65
Virgin Australia
From €91
Qantas Airways
From €122
Air New Zealand
From €411
Fiji Airways
From €465

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Flight Schedule from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    06:25

    MEL

    3h 20m

    09:45

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    19:15

    MEL

    3h 25m

    22:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    17:25

    MEL

    3h 25m

    20:50

    CNS

    - M T - T F S
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  4. VA1291

    Melbourne Airport

    06:25

    MEL

    3h 25m

    09:50

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 2,316.37 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €63
Cheapest return ticket price €120

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 3 hours 23 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Cairns Airport (cns).
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around €119 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €157 in July, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 06:15 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 09:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 19:45 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 23:05.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5372 flights per month.

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