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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$82 and round-trip from US$165. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$165 US$239
      31% off
      31% off
      US$239 US$165
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$166 US$239
      31% off
      31% off
      US$239 US$166
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$166 US$239
      31% off
      31% off
      US$239 US$166
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$166
      31% off
      US$239 US$166
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$166
      31% off
      US$239 US$166
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$166
      31% off
      US$239 US$166
    • MEL 16:05
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 18:25
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 09:45
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:15
      Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      US$166
      31% off
      US$239 US$166
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 19:10
      3h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 23:35
      Cairns - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$166
      31% off
      US$239 US$166
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 10:15
      3h 30m
      Direct
      MEL 14:45
      Cairns - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$166
      31% off
      US$239 US$166
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Cairns - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$82 US$130
      37% off
      37% off
      US$130 US$82
    • Cheapest
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$82 US$130
      37% off
      37% off
      US$130 US$82
    • Cheapest
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$82 US$130
      37% off
      37% off
      US$130 US$82
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      US$85
      35% off
      US$130 US$85
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$85
      35% off
      US$130 US$85
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$86
      34% off
      US$130 US$86
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$86
      34% off
      US$130 US$86
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$88
      32% off
      US$130 US$88
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      US$88
      32% off
      US$130 US$88
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$82 US$130
      37% off
      37% off
      US$130 US$82
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$82 US$130
      37% off
      37% off
      US$130 US$82
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$82 US$130
      37% off
      37% off
      US$130 US$82
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      US$85
      35% off
      US$130 US$85
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$85
      35% off
      US$130 US$85
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$86
      34% off
      US$130 US$86
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$86
      34% off
      US$130 US$86
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      US$88
      32% off
      US$130 US$88
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      US$88
      32% off
      US$130 US$88
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$82 US$442
      81% off
      81% off
      US$442 US$82
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$82 US$442
      81% off
      81% off
      US$442 US$82
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      US$85 US$442
      81% off
      81% off
      US$442 US$85
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$86
      81% off
      US$442 US$86
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$88
      80% off
      US$442 US$88
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90
      80% off
      US$442 US$90
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90
      80% off
      US$442 US$90
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90
      80% off
      US$442 US$90
    • MEL 19:50
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 22:10
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90
      80% off
      US$442 US$90
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 21:25
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 23:55
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Virgin Australia
      US$96 US$1,333
      93% off
      93% off
      US$1,333 US$96
    • MEL 20:05
      3h 25m
      Direct
      CNS 22:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
      US$154 US$1,333
      88% off
      88% off
      US$1,333 US$154
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
      US$178 US$1,333
      87% off
      87% off
      US$1,333 US$178
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      US$244
      82% off
      US$1,333 US$244
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      US$340
      74% off
      US$1,333 US$340
    • MEL 16:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      US$400
      70% off
      US$1,333 US$400
    • MEL 15:25
      3h 20m
      Direct
      CNS 17:45
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$407
      69% off
      US$1,333 US$407
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$407
      69% off
      US$1,333 US$407
    • MEL 16:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 19:05
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
      US$491
      63% off
      US$1,333 US$491
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$82 US$130
      37% off
      37% off
      US$130 US$82
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      US$82 US$130
      37% off
      37% off
      US$130 US$82
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      US$85 US$130
      35% off
      35% off
      US$130 US$85
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$86
      34% off
      US$130 US$86
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$88
      32% off
      US$130 US$88
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90
      31% off
      US$130 US$90
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90
      31% off
      US$130 US$90
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$90
      31% off
      US$130 US$90
    • MEL 06:15
      3h 15m
      Direct
      CNS 08:30
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$91
      30% off
      US$130 US$91
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | 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 US$98. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach US$223.

US$223
US$161
US$98
US$36
    Cheapest
  • US$140
    Oct
  • US$98
    Nov
  • US$105
    Dec
  • US$117
    Jan
  • US$143
    Feb
  • US$143
    Mar
  • US$142
    Apr
  • US$131
    May
  • US$223
    Jun
  • US$172
    Jul
  • US$187
    Aug
  • US$198
    Sep

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 US$210. April is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$387.

US$387
US$299
US$210
US$122
    Cheapest
  • US$263
    Oct
  • US$278
    Nov
  • US$304
    Dec
  • US$312
    Jan
  • US$210
    Feb
  • US$225
    Mar
  • US$387
    Apr
  • US$262
    May
  • US$309
    Jun
  • US$350
    Jul
  • US$323
    Aug
  • US$349
    Sep

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 Thursday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$180
US$165
US$150
US$135
  • US$167
    Mon
  • US$150
    Tue
  • US$163
    Wed
  • US$180
    Thu
  • US$179
    Fri
  • US$178
    Sat
  • US$162
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from US$85) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$85
Virgin Australia
From US$96
Qantas Airways
From US$147
Fiji Airways
From US$963

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What is the 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

    06:25

    MEL

    3h 20m

    09:45

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ942

    Melbourne Airport

    11:20

    MEL

    3h 20m

    14:40

    CNS

    - M T - - F S
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  3. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    19:15

    MEL

    3h 25m

    22:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    17:25

    MEL

    3h 25m

    20:50

    CNS

    S - T - T F -
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About Melbourne Airport and Cairns Airport

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

Flight distance 2,316.37km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$82
Cheapest return ticket price US$165

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 3 hours 3 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:05, and the last departs at 20:05, with about 8 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$341 in October, 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.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from US$85, and round-trip fares start from US$165. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Nov 30; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 1 minute, 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 Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport is US$206. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$85. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Cairns 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 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.

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