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Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne from C$ 172

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7:10 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.CNS  Cairns-MEL Melbourne
3h 25mdirect
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6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL  Melbourne-CNS Cairns
3h 15mdirect
C$ 282Jetstar
Thu, 21 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
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9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS  Cairns-MEL Melbourne
3h 30mdirect
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7:50 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.MEL  Melbourne-CNS Cairns
3h 20mdirect
C$ 284Jetstar
Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
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9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS  Cairns-MEL Melbourne
3h 30mdirect
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7:50 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.MEL  Melbourne-CNS Cairns
3h 20mdirect
C$ 286Jetstar
Tue, 23 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb
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9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS  Cairns-MEL Melbourne
3h 30mdirect
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6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL  Melbourne-CNS Cairns
3h 15mdirect
C$ 295Jetstar
Thu, 18 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb
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2:40 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.CNS  Cairns-MEL Melbourne
3h 30mdirect
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7:50 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.MEL  Melbourne-CNS Cairns
3h 20mdirect
C$ 305Jetstar
Sun, 14 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb
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10:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.CNS  Cairns-MEL Melbourne
3h 30mdirect
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7:50 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.MEL  Melbourne-CNS Cairns
3h 20mdirect
C$ 312Jetstar
Fri, 11 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
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9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS  Cairns-MEL Melbourne
3h 30mdirect
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6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL  Melbourne-CNS Cairns
3h 15mdirect
C$ 313Jetstar
Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
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7:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.CNS  Cairns-MEL Melbourne
3h 30mdirect
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4:05 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.MEL  Melbourne-CNS Cairns
3h 20mdirect
C$ 328Jetstar
Sun, 29 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
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7:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.CNS  Cairns-MEL Melbourne
3h 30mdirect
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6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL  Melbourne-CNS Cairns
3h 15mdirect
C$ 348Jetstar
Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
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9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS  Cairns-MEL Melbourne
3h 30mdirect
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7:50 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.MEL  Melbourne-CNS Cairns
3h 20mdirect
C$ 355Jetstar
Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

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Jetstar flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Jetstar
21 Jan
CNS7:10 p.m.Cairns
3h 25m
MEL11:35 p.m.Melbourne
29 Jan
MEL6:15 a.m.Melbourne
3h 15m
CNS8:30 a.m.Cairns
C$ 282
Jetstar
21 Jan
CNS9:45 a.m.Cairns
3h 30m
MEL2:15 p.m.Melbourne
27 Jan
MEL7:50 p.m.Melbourne
3h 20m
CNS10:10 p.m.Cairns
C$ 284
Jetstar
23 Feb
CNS9:45 a.m.Cairns
3h 30m
MEL2:15 p.m.Melbourne
25 Feb
MEL7:50 p.m.Melbourne
3h 20m
CNS10:10 p.m.Cairns
C$ 286

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Virgin Australia
23 Feb
CNS11:45 a.m.Cairns
3h 25m
MEL4:10 p.m.Melbourne
24 Feb
MEL8:35 a.m.Melbourne
3h 30m
CNS11:05 a.m.Cairns
C$ 388
Virgin Australia
23 Feb
CNS11:45 a.m.Cairns
3h 25m
MEL4:10 p.m.Melbourne
24 Feb
MEL7:00 a.m.Melbourne
8h 55m
1 stop
CNS2:55 p.m.Cairns
C$ 437
Virgin Australia
16 Dec
CNS3:45 p.m.Cairns
6h 20m
1 stop
MEL11:05 p.m.Melbourne
23 Dec
MEL10:00 a.m.Melbourne
7h 45m
1 stop
CNS4:45 p.m.Cairns
C$ 482

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CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 21/1

7:10 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 29/1

6:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop3h 15m

C$ 282

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 21/1

9:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 27/1

7:50 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 284

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 23/2

9:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 25/2

7:50 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 286

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 18/2

9:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 25/2

6:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop3h 15m

C$ 295

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sun 14/2

2:40 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 18/2

7:50 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 305

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 11/12

10:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 11/12

7:50 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 312

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Mon 30/11

9:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

6:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop3h 15m

C$ 313

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sun 29/11

7:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 6/12

4:05 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 328

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Tue 1/12

7:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

6:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop3h 15m

C$ 348

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 3/12

9:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 6/12

7:50 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 355

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cairns and Melbourne Airport?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from C$ 235 to C$ 358.
The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 282.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Melbourne Airport from Cairns during January instead. Flights to Melbourne Airport in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around C$ 277.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Cairns when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around C$ 326 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from Cairns for as low as C$ 214 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Cairns to Melbourne Airport.

How have Cairns to Melbourne Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 29% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cairns to Melbourne Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Cairns to Melbourne Airport (CNS to MEL) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

C$ 172

Fastest flight time

5h 20m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Melbourne Airport from Cairns in the past 72 hours is C$ 172. The best round-trip flight deal from Cairns to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 282.
The fastest flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport takes 5h 20m
Direct flights go from Cairns to Melbourne Airport every day.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

  • How far is Cairns to Melbourne by plane?

    Cairns and Melbourne are 2307.1 km apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 5h 20m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

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