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Cheap flights Cairns — Melbourne

Cairns (CNS, AU) Melbourne (MEL, AU)
from $93 2 325 km ~3h 14m 30 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Friday
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How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $93 on 04.12.2026
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Prices found for 43 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
04 Dec 2026, Fri
Jetstar JQ 033
02:45
CNS Cairns Airport
06:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
3h 30m Direct
Farera
$93
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02 Dec 2026, Wed
Jetstar JQ 33
02:45
CNS Cairns Airport
06:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
3h 30m Direct
Авиасейлс
$94
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25 Dec 2026, Fri
Jetstar JQ 945
07:40
CNS Cairns Airport
11:10
MEL Tullamarine Airport
3h 30m Direct
Kupi.com
$96
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03 Dec 2026, Thu
Jetstar JQ 33
02:45
CNS Cairns Airport
06:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
3h 30m Direct
Clickavia
$101
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21 Nov 2026, Sat
Jetstar JQ 33
02:45
CNS Cairns Airport
06:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
3h 30m Direct
Авиасейлс
$135
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22 Nov 2026, Sun
Jetstar JQ 33
02:45
CNS Cairns Airport
06:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
3h 30m Direct
Clickavia
$135
View this ticket
Route characteristics
Distance
2 325 km
Flight time
3h 14m
Time difference
+1h
Minimum price
from $93 (04.12.2026)
Average price
$118
Maximum price
$195
Departures per week
3
Cheapest day
Friday
Departure airports (1)
CNS Cairns Airport
Arrival airports (1)
MEL Tullamarine Airport
Airlines (2)
JQ Jetstar VA Virgin Australia
Agencies (6)
Farera Авиасейлс Kupi.com Clickavia Trip.com Mytrip.com
Prices by day of week
Wednesday
$94
avg $94
Thursday
$101
avg $101
Friday
$93
avg $95
Cheapest
Saturday
$135
avg $135
Sunday
$135
avg $135
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $135
avg $135
2 flights
December 2026
from $93
avg $96
4 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
Jetstar
Jetstar
Low-cost 23 flights · 22 days
$93
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
7 flights · 6 days
$160
Where to buy tickets 6
Farera
4 tickets · 3 days
from $93
Авиасейлс
4 tickets · 4 days
from $94
Kupi.com
2 tickets · 2 days
from $96
Clickavia
15 tickets · 13 days
from $101
Trip.com
4 tickets · 4 days
from $160
Mytrip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $246
Airports

From — Cairns (1)

  • CNS Cairns Airport

To — Melbourne (1)

  • MEL Tullamarine Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Cairns — Melbourne
How long is the flight from Cairns to Melbourne?
Approximate flight time — 3h 14m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Cairns to Melbourne?
The straight-line distance — 2 325 km.
How much do flights from Cairns to Melbourne cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $93 on 04.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $118. Range: $93 — $195.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Melbourne?
The difference — +1h.
From which airports does Cairns operate flights?
From Cairns: CNS (Cairns Airport).
To which airports in Melbourne do flights arrive?
To Melbourne: MEL (Tullamarine Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 2 airlines: Jetstar, Virgin Australia.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $93. Total direct flights found: 6.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Friday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Cairns — Melbourne

Flights Cairns — Melbourne is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 2 325 km. Flight time 3h 14m. Time difference +1h.

From Cairns (CNS) flights depart from 1 airport: CNS. To Melbourne (MEL) — 1 arrival airport: MEL.

2 airlines operate on this route: Jetstar, Virgin Australia.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $93 (04.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $118, ranging from $93 to $195. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Friday.

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