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Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €72 and round-trip from €148. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        €148 €176
        16% off
        16% off
        €176 €148
      • MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        €148 €176
        16% off
        16% off
        €176 €148
      • MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        €148 €176
        16% off
        16% off
        €176 €148
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:35 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        €149
        15% off
        €176 €149
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        €149
        15% off
        €176 €149
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        €149
        15% off
        €176 €149
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        €149
        15% off
        €176 €149
      • MEL 3:25 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:45 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €149
        15% off
        €176 €149
      • MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        €149
        15% off
        €176 €149
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        €149
        15% off
        €176 €149
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:45 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 2:15 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        €149
        15% off
        €176 €149
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 2:40 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:10 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        €149
        15% off
        €176 €149
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        €72 €99
        27% off
        27% off
        €99 €72
      • MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        €72 €99
        27% off
        27% off
        €99 €72
      • MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        €73 €99
        26% off
        26% off
        €99 €73
      • MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €73
        26% off
        €99 €73
      • MEL 3:25 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 5:45 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €76
        23% off
        €99 €76
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €76
        23% off
        €99 €76
      • MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        €81
        18% off
        €99 €81
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        €81
        18% off
        €99 €81
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        €81
        18% off
        €99 €81
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        €81
        18% off
        €99 €81
      • MEL 6:15 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €81
        18% off
        €99 €81
      • MEL 7:50 PM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        €84
        15% off
        €99 €84
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport 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 Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of €87. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as €199.

€199
€143
€87
€31
    Cheapest
  • €98
    Oct
  • €87
    Nov
  • €94
    Dec
  • €105
    Jan
  • €128
    Feb
  • €128
    Mar
  • €126
    Apr
  • €116
    May
  • €199
    Jun
  • €153
    Jul
  • €167
    Aug
  • €177
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, February is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average price of €187. In contrast, April is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €344.

€344
€266
€187
€109
    Cheapest
  • €201
    Oct
  • €248
    Nov
  • €271
    Dec
  • €278
    Jan
  • €187
    Feb
  • €201
    Mar
  • €344
    Apr
  • €233
    May
  • €275
    Jun
  • €312
    Jul
  • €288
    Aug
  • €311
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Thursday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€158
€145
€132
€119
  • €149
    Mon
  • €132
    Tue
  • €143
    Wed
  • €158
    Thu
  • €157
    Fri
  • €155
    Sat
  • €142
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from €72) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €72
Virgin Australia
From €110
Qantas Airways
From €132
Air New Zealand
From €1,003

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. 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

    6:25 AM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    9:45 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    7:15 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    10:40 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ942

    Melbourne Airport

    11:20 AM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    2:40 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    5:25 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    8:50 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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About Melbourne Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport

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

Flight distance 2,316.37 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €72
Cheapest return ticket price €148

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

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

    Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 2 hours 34 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 Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport departs at 06:05, and the last departs at 20:05, with about 10 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 Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €196 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 06:15 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 08:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 21:25 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 23:55.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 5372 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from €72, and round-trip fares start from €148. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 54 minutes, and around 58 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 Intl. Airport is €171. 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 Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from €72. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 57 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 Intl. 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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