Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne Starting at AED 266

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cairns to Melbourne based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 700.

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

    It takes about 3 hours 27 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Melbourne?

    • 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.

  • What time does the earliest flight from Cairns to Melbourne depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Cairns (CNS) at 07:00 and arrives in Melbourne (MEL) at 11:30.

  • What time does the latest flight from Cairns to Melbourne depart?

    The latest flight departs from Cairns (CNS) at 19:25 and arrives in Melbourne (MEL) at 23:50.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    Jetstar Airways operates 8 non-stop flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL).

  • How many airports are there in Melbourne (MEL)?

    There are 4 airport(s) near Melbourne (MEL): Avalon Airport, Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport, Essendon Airport and Melbourne Airport.

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Flight Info | Cairns to Melbourne

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 239
Cheapest return ticket price AED 416
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 2,320.47 km
Average flight time 3 hours 27 minutes
Popular airline Qantas Airways

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