Flight tickets from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

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

  Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 2 hours 56 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.

• How many daily flights are there from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

  There are around 6 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS).

• What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

  The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:15, and the last departs at 19:50, with about 9 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.

• When are flight tickets from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) most expensive?

  The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €236 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.

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

  • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.

• What's the closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

  The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.

• Which airline operates the most direct flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

  Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5372 flights per month.

• What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

  One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from €87, and round-trip fares start from €173. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Dec 6; prices may vary depending on availability.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

  Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 50 minutes, and around 42 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.

• What is the average price of a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

  Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport is €170. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.

• Which budget airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

  Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from €87. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.

• How many weekly flights are there from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport?

  Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 40 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.

• How do I book flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport on Trip.com?

  Enter Melbourne Airport and Cairns 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.