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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SGD 106 and round-trip from SGD 218. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 20:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 20:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 218 SGD 361
        40% off
        40% off
        SGD 361 SGD 218
      • CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 224 SGD 361
        38% off
        38% off
        SGD 361 SGD 224
      • CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 229 SGD 361
        37% off
        37% off
        SGD 361 SGD 229
      • CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 229
        37% off
        SGD 361 SGD 229
      • CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 236
        35% off
        SGD 361 SGD 236
      • CNS 20:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 6 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 20:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 252
        30% off
        SGD 361 SGD 252
      • CNS 19:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 23:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 252
        30% off
        SGD 361 SGD 252
      • CNS 19:50
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 00:15
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 06:15
        3h 15m
        Direct
        CNS 08:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 253
        30% off
        SGD 361 SGD 253
      • CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 11:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 254
        30% off
        SGD 361 SGD 254
      • CNS 19:20
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:45
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 22:10
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 259
        28% off
        SGD 361 SGD 259
      • CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 20:05
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:30
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 259
        28% off
        SGD 361 SGD 259
      • CNS 20:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 20:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 263
        27% off
        SGD 361 SGD 263
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 8 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 14:40
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 19:10
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 106 SGD 209
        49% off
        49% off
        SGD 209 SGD 106
      • CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 117 SGD 209
        44% off
        44% off
        SGD 209 SGD 117
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 20 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 128 SGD 209
        39% off
        39% off
        SGD 209 SGD 128
      • CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 22 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 128
        39% off
        SGD 209 SGD 128
      • CNS 20:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 129
        38% off
        SGD 209 SGD 129
      • CNS 07:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 11:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 141
        33% off
        SGD 209 SGD 141
      • CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 146
        30% off
        SGD 209 SGD 146
      • CNS 21:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 00:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 20 | Virgin Australia
        SGD 149
        28% off
        SGD 209 SGD 149
      • CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 150
        28% off
        SGD 209 SGD 150
      • CNS 19:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 23:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 151
        28% off
        SGD 209 SGD 151
      • CNS 19:50
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 00:20
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Virgin Australia
        SGD 152
        27% off
        SGD 209 SGD 152
      • CNS 20:35
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 00:55
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        SGD 152
        27% off
        SGD 209 SGD 152
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in November, with an average price of SGD 121. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach SGD 311.

SGD 311
SGD 216
SGD 121
SGD 26
    Cheapest
  • SGD 311
    Aug
  • SGD 170
    Sep
  • SGD 150
    Oct
  • SGD 121
    Nov
  • SGD 122
    Dec
  • SGD 156
    Jan
  • SGD 166
    Feb
  • SGD 158
    Mar
  • SGD 150
    Apr
  • SGD 156
    May
  • SGD 201
    Jun
  • SGD 235
    Jul

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 departure day from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport is Thursday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

SGD 208
SGD 198
SGD 188
SGD 178
    Cheapest
  • SGD 208
    Mon
  • SGD 191
    Tue
  • SGD 194
    Wed
  • SGD 188
    Thu
  • SGD 207
    Fri
  • SGD 203
    Sat
  • SGD 199
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from SGD 106) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From SGD 106
Virgin Australia
From SGD 149
Qantas Airways
From SGD 248

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What is the 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

    - M T - T - S
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  2. VA1298

    Cairns Airport

    19:50

    CNS

    3h 25m

    00:15

    MEL

    - M - - - F S
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  3. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    19:20

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:45

    MEL

    - M - - - - -
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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. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    20:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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About Cairns Airport and Melbourne Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SGD 106
Cheapest return ticket price SGD 218

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 27 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Melbourne Airport(mel).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around SGD 261 in November, 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 SGD 334 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5258 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 07:00, and the last departs at 21:40, with about 34 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 36 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport is SGD 262. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, IndiGo, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 9 minutes, and around 37 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
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