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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
        £111 £155
        28% off
        28% off
        £155 £111
      • 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
        £118 £155
        24% off
        24% off
        £155 £118
      • 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
        £118 £155
        24% off
        24% off
        £155 £118
      • 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
        £118
        24% off
        £155 £118
      • 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
        £118
        24% off
        £155 £118
      • 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
        £119
        23% off
        £155 £119
      • 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
        £119
        23% off
        £155 £119
      • 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
        £119
        23% off
        £155 £119
      • 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
        £119
        23% off
        £155 £119
      • 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
        £119
        23% off
        £155 £119
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Apr 27 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 29 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jun 9 | Jetstar Airways
        £62 £82
        24% off
        24% off
        £82 £62
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, May 29 | Jetstar Airways
        £63 £82
        23% off
        23% off
        £82 £63
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, May 24 | Jetstar Airways
        £63 £82
        23% off
        23% off
        £82 £63
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, May 23 | Jetstar Airways
        £63
        23% off
        £82 £63
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, May 26 | Jetstar Airways
        £63
        23% off
        £82 £63
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, May 25 | Jetstar Airways
        £63
        23% off
        £82 £63
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        £63
        23% off
        £82 £63
      • MEL 06:25
        3h 20m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jun 7 | Jetstar Airways
        £63
        23% off
        £82 £63
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Jun 6 | Jetstar Airways
        £63
        23% off
        £82 £63
      • MEL 19:15
        3h 25m
        Direct
        CNS 22:40
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jun 1 | Jetstar Airways
        £63
        23% off
        £82 £63
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS Invalid Date
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Apr 27 | 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 £71. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach £147.

£147
£109
£71
£33
    Cheapest
  • £96
    Apr
  • £88
    May
  • £108
    Jun
  • £147
    Jul
  • £117
    Aug
  • £107
    Sep
  • £77
    Oct
  • £71
    Nov
  • £76
    Dec
  • £85
    Jan
  • £104
    Feb
  • £104
    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 £152. July is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching £238.

£238
£195
£152
£109
    Cheapest
  • £203
    Apr
  • £156
    May
  • £180
    Jun
  • £238
    Jul
  • £189
    Aug
  • £192
    Sep
  • £166
    Oct
  • £201
    Nov
  • £220
    Dec
  • £226
    Jan
  • £152
    Feb
  • £163
    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.

£121
£109
£96
£84
  • £119
    Mon
  • £96
    Tue
  • £107
    Wed
  • £117
    Thu
  • £121
    Fri
  • £112
    Sat
  • £109
    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 £62
Qantas Airways
From £70
Virgin Australia
From £71
Air New Zealand
From £343
Fiji Airways
From £400
Air Niugini
From £446

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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 price£62
Cheapest return ticket price£111

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 £96 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 £111 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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