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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Apr 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 23:35
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 256 NZD 377
        32% off
        32% off
        NZD 377 NZD 256
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Apr 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 11:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, May 6 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 272 NZD 377
        28% off
        28% off
        NZD 377 NZD 272
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jun 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 14:50
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 18:20
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Jun 6 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 272 NZD 377
        28% off
        28% off
        NZD 377 NZD 272
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, May 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, May 29 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 272
        28% off
        NZD 377 NZD 272
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, May 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 2 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 272
        28% off
        NZD 377 NZD 272
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, May 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:30
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 23:50
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, May 28 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 273
        28% off
        NZD 377 NZD 273
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, May 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 20:30
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 23:50
        Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, May 28 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 274
        27% off
        NZD 377 NZD 274
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, May 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 14:50
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 18:20
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 274
        27% off
        NZD 377 NZD 274
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jun 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 11:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 14:30
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sat, Jun 6 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 275
        27% off
        NZD 377 NZD 275
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, May 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 21:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        MEL 01:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, May 24 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 275
        27% off
        NZD 377 NZD 275
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Apr 26 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Apr 28 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, May 29 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 145 NZD 199
        27% off
        27% off
        NZD 199 NZD 145
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, May 24 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 145 NZD 199
        27% off
        27% off
        NZD 199 NZD 145
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, May 23 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 145 NZD 199
        27% off
        27% off
        NZD 199 NZD 145
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, May 26 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 145
        27% off
        NZD 199 NZD 145
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, May 25 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 145
        27% off
        NZD 199 NZD 145
      • MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 145
        27% off
        NZD 199 NZD 145
      • MEL 17:25
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 20:50
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jun 7 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 145
        27% off
        NZD 199 NZD 145
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jun 6 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 145
        27% off
        NZD 199 NZD 145
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jun 1 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 145
        27% off
        NZD 199 NZD 145
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jun 2 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 145
        27% off
        NZD 199 NZD 145
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Apr 26 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Cairns 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 to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Cairns 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in November, with an average price of NZD 163. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach NZD 340.

NZD 340
NZD 252
NZD 163
NZD 75
    Cheapest
  • NZD 221
    Apr
  • NZD 203
    May
  • NZD 249
    Jun
  • NZD 340
    Jul
  • NZD 269
    Aug
  • NZD 247
    Sep
  • NZD 178
    Oct
  • NZD 163
    Nov
  • NZD 175
    Dec
  • NZD 195
    Jan
  • NZD 239
    Feb
  • NZD 239
    Mar

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return 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 often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of NZD 349. July is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching NZD 549.

NZD 549
NZD 449
NZD 349
NZD 249
    Cheapest
  • NZD 469
    Apr
  • NZD 358
    May
  • NZD 415
    Jun
  • NZD 549
    Jul
  • NZD 435
    Aug
  • NZD 443
    Sep
  • NZD 383
    Oct
  • NZD 464
    Nov
  • NZD 507
    Dec
  • NZD 521
    Jan
  • NZD 349
    Feb
  • NZD 375
    Mar

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

NZD 279
NZD 250
NZD 220
NZD 191
  • NZD 274
    Mon
  • NZD 220
    Tue
  • NZD 246
    Wed
  • NZD 269
    Thu
  • NZD 279
    Fri
  • NZD 259
    Sat
  • NZD 251
    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 NZD 145
Virgin Australia
From NZD 167
Qantas Airways
From NZD 234
Air New Zealand
From NZD 789
Fiji Airways
From NZD 943

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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

    06:15

    MEL

    3h 15m

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    19:50

    MEL

    3h 20m

    22:10

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    17:00

    MEL

    3h 25m

    20:25

    CNS

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

Flight distance2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceNZD 145
Cheapest return ticket priceNZD 256

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 24 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Cairns Airport(cns).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • Tickets cost around NZD 220 in July, 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 NZD 255 in April, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5372 flights per month.

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