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Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

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 THB 2,980 and round-trip from THB 5,610. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,610 THB 8,190
      32% off
      32% off
      THB 8,190 THB 5,610
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,650 THB 8,190
      31% off
      31% off
      THB 8,190 THB 5,650
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 15:25
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:45
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,650 THB 8,190
      31% off
      31% off
      THB 8,190 THB 5,650
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,650
      31% off
      THB 8,190 THB 5,650
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,660
      31% off
      THB 8,190 THB 5,660
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,660
      31% off
      THB 8,190 THB 5,660
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,660
      31% off
      THB 8,190 THB 5,660
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,660
      31% off
      THB 8,190 THB 5,660
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 5,660
      31% off
      THB 8,190 THB 5,660
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,980 THB 4,980
      40% off
      40% off
      THB 4,980 THB 2,980
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,030 THB 4,980
      39% off
      39% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,030
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,050 THB 4,980
      39% off
      39% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,050
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,090
      38% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,090
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,100
      38% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,100
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,100
      52% off
      THB 6,490 THB 3,100
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,110
      38% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,110
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,130
      37% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,130
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,150
      37% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,150
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,980 THB 4,980
      40% off
      40% off
      THB 4,980 THB 2,980
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,030 THB 4,980
      39% off
      39% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,030
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,050 THB 4,980
      39% off
      39% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,050
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,090
      38% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,090
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,100
      38% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,100
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,100
      52% off
      THB 6,490 THB 3,100
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,110
      38% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,110
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,130
      37% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,130
    • CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,150
      37% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,150
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 2,980 THB 12,180
      76% off
      76% off
      THB 12,180 THB 2,980
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,030 THB 12,180
      75% off
      75% off
      THB 12,180 THB 3,030
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,100 THB 12,180
      75% off
      75% off
      THB 12,180 THB 3,100
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,320
      73% off
      THB 12,180 THB 3,320
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,330
      73% off
      THB 12,180 THB 3,330
    • CNS 07:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 12:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,340
      73% off
      THB 12,180 THB 3,340
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,350
      72% off
      THB 12,180 THB 3,350
    • CNS 14:40
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 19:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,400
      72% off
      THB 12,180 THB 3,400
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,470
      72% off
      THB 12,180 THB 3,470
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 6,690 THB 55,360
      88% off
      88% off
      THB 55,360 THB 6,690
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 7,020 THB 55,360
      87% off
      87% off
      THB 55,360 THB 7,020
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
      THB 7,100 THB 55,360
      87% off
      87% off
      THB 55,360 THB 7,100
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 7,160
      87% off
      THB 55,360 THB 7,160
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      THB 7,970
      86% off
      THB 55,360 THB 7,970
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Virgin Australia
      THB 7,980
      86% off
      THB 55,360 THB 7,980
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
      THB 7,990
      86% off
      THB 55,360 THB 7,990
    • CNS 20:35
      3h 20m
      Direct
      MEL 00:55
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 8,350
      85% off
      THB 55,360 THB 8,350
    • CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 8,750
      84% off
      THB 55,360 THB 8,750
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 20:35
      3h 20m
      Direct
      MEL 00:55
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 8,350 THB 15,250
      45% off
      45% off
      THB 15,250 THB 8,350
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,100 THB 4,980
      38% off
      38% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,100
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,480 THB 4,980
      30% off
      30% off
      THB 4,980 THB 3,480
    • CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      THB 3,620
      76% off
      THB 15,250 THB 3,620
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 20 | Virgin Australia
      THB 4,030
      74% off
      THB 15,250 THB 4,030
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Virgin Australia
      THB 5,150
      66% off
      THB 15,250 THB 5,150
    • CNS 11:40
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:05
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Qantas Airways
      THB 6,430
      57% off
      THB 15,250 THB 6,430
    • CNS 19:50
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 00:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Virgin Australia
      THB 6,660
      56% off
      THB 15,250 THB 6,660
    • CNS 11:45
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 16:10
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 8 | Virgin Australia
      THB 6,660
      56% off
      THB 15,250 THB 6,660
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns 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 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 THB 3,240. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach THB 7,310.

THB 7,310
THB 5,275
THB 3,240
THB 1,205
    Cheapest
  • THB 5,120
    Oct
  • THB 3,240
    Nov
  • THB 3,270
    Dec
  • THB 4,180
    Jan
  • THB 4,430
    Feb
  • THB 4,210
    Mar
  • THB 4,000
    Apr
  • THB 4,170
    May
  • THB 5,370
    Jun
  • THB 6,280
    Jul
  • THB 7,310
    Aug
  • THB 6,890
    Sep

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of THB 8,040. October is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching THB 12,960.

THB 12,960
THB 10,500
THB 8,040
THB 5,580
    Cheapest
  • THB 12,960
    Oct
  • THB 8,040
    Nov
  • THB 8,550
    Dec
  • THB 8,100
    Jan
  • THB 11,240
    Feb
  • THB 9,600
    Mar
  • THB 9,870
    Apr
  • THB 8,320
    May
  • THB 10,930
    Jun
  • THB 11,880
    Jul
  • THB 11,950
    Aug
  • THB 12,140
    Sep

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 Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

THB 5,680
THB 5,475
THB 5,270
THB 5,065
  • THB 5,680
    Mon
  • THB 5,270
    Tue
  • THB 5,440
    Wed
  • THB 5,270
    Thu
  • THB 5,640
    Fri
  • THB 5,660
    Sat
  • THB 5,500
    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 THB 2,980) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From THB 2,980
Virgin Australia
From THB 3,720
Qantas Airways
From THB 6,330
Regional Express
From THB 9,030

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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. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    19:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    - M - W T - S
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  2. VA1298

    Cairns Airport

    19:50

    CNS

    3h 25m

    00:15

    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. JQ941

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    10:30

    MEL

    - M - W - F S
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  5. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    20:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    23:35

    MEL

    S - T - T - -
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  6. JQ945

    Cairns Airport

    14:50

    CNS

    3h 30m

    18:20

    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 THB 2,980
Cheapest return ticket price THB 5,610

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 3 hours 8 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 07:00, and the last departs at 20:35, with about 9 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around THB 10,080 in October, 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.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from THB 2,980, and round-trip fares start from THB 5,610. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Dec 6; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 6 minutes, and around 51 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • 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 THB 7,570. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from THB 2,980. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 48 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Melbourne Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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