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Cheap flights Melbourne — Cairns

Melbourne (MEL, AU) Cairns (CNS, AU)
from $90 2 325 km ~3h 14m 32 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Monday
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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: $90 on 24.11.2026
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Prices found for 36 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
24 Nov 2026, Tue
Jetstar JQ 34
22:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
01:30
CNS Cairns Airport
3h 15m Direct
Авиасейлс
$90
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23 Nov 2026, Mon
Jetstar JQ 34
22:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
01:30
CNS Cairns Airport
3h 15m Direct
Авиасейлс
$92
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27 Nov 2026, Fri
Jetstar JQ 34
22:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
01:30
CNS Cairns Airport
3h 15m Direct
Авиасейлс
$94
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14 Dec 2026, Mon
Jetstar JQ 34
22:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
01:30
CNS Cairns Airport
3h 15m Direct
Clickavia
$94
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15 Dec 2026, Tue
Jetstar JQ 946
11:50
MEL Tullamarine Airport
15:10
CNS Cairns Airport
3h 20m Direct
Clickavia
$94
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03 Dec 2026, Thu
Jetstar JQ 946
11:50
MEL Tullamarine Airport
15:10
CNS Cairns Airport
3h 20m Direct
Clickavia
$95
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Route characteristics
Distance
2 325 km
Flight time
3h 14m
Time difference
-1h
Minimum price
from $90 (24.11.2026)
Average price
$123
Maximum price
$196
Departures per week
3
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (1)
MEL Tullamarine Airport
Arrival airports (1)
CNS Cairns Airport
Airlines (2)
JQ Jetstar VA Virgin Australia
Agencies (7)
Авиасейлс Clickavia Vayama Kupi.com Kiwi.com Farera Trip.com
Prices by day of week
Monday
$92
avg $93
Cheapest
Tuesday
$90
avg $92
Thursday
$95
avg $95
Friday
$94
avg $94
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $90
avg $92
3 flights
December 2026
from $94
avg $94
3 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
Jetstar
Jetstar
Low-cost 20 flights · 19 days
$90
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
12 flights · 11 days
$148
Where to buy tickets 7
Авиасейлс
5 tickets · 5 days
from $90
Clickavia
15 tickets · 13 days
from $94
Vayama
1 tickets · 1 days
from $146
Kupi.com
4 tickets · 3 days
from $148
Kiwi.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $160
Farera
2 tickets · 2 days
from $167
Trip.com
2 tickets · 1 days
from $213
Airports

From — Melbourne (1)

  • MEL Tullamarine Airport

To — Cairns (1)

  • CNS Cairns Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Melbourne — Cairns
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
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 Melbourne to Cairns?
The straight-line distance — 2 325 km.
How much do flights from Melbourne to Cairns cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $90 on 24.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $123. Range: $90 — $196.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cairns?
The difference — -1h.
From which airports does Melbourne operate flights?
From Melbourne: MEL (Tullamarine Airport).
To which airports in Cairns do flights arrive?
To Cairns: CNS (Cairns 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 $90. Total direct flights found: 6.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Monday.
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 Melbourne — Cairns

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

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

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

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $90 (24.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $123, ranging from $90 to $196. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.

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