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The cheapest plane tickets from Cairns to Melbourne found on KAYAK recently.
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
C$ 217Jetstar
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Thu, 27 Feb - Tue, 4 Mar
7:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
C$ 219Jetstar
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Fri, 28 Feb - Tue, 4 Mar
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
C$ 220Jetstar
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Mon, 3 Mar - Tue, 4 Mar
7:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
C$ 223Jetstar
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Sun, 2 Mar - Tue, 4 Mar
7:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
C$ 225
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Thu, 27 Feb - Thu, 6 Mar
7:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
C$ 227
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Fri, 28 Feb - Thu, 6 Mar
10:20 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
6:15 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 25mdirect
C$ 230Virgin Australia
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Wed, 30 Apr - Thu, 8 May
7:55 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
C$ 235Virgin Australia
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Fri, 7 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar
12:45 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
9:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
C$ 520Qantas Airways
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Sat, 8 Feb - Fri, 14 Feb
12:45 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
9:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
C$ 521Qantas Airways
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Sat, 8 Feb - Fri, 14 Feb
9:10 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 115Virgin Australia
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Mon, 31 Mar
7:55 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 117Virgin Australia
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Fri, 14 Mar
9:15 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 118Virgin Australia
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Fri, 7 Mar
7:55 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 153Virgin Australia
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Fri, 14 Mar
7:55 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 154Virgin Australia
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Fri, 14 Mar
8:25 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
C$ 155Virgin Australia
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Thu, 12 Jun
12:45 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 285Qantas Airways
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Sun, 26 Jan
1:35 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
C$ 287Qantas Airways
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Fri, 11 Apr
6:00 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.CNS-MEL
7h 40m1 stop
C$ 335Qantas Airways
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Sun, 26 Jan
5:50 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.CNS-MEL
5h 40m1 stop
C$ 354
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Thu, 13 Mar
9:15 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
8h 00m1 stop
9:00 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.MEL-CNS
6h 55m1 stop
C$ 405Virgin Australia
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Sat, 25 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
C$ 217Jetstar
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Thu, 27 Feb - Tue, 4 Mar
7:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
C$ 219Jetstar
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Fri, 28 Feb - Tue, 4 Mar
9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
C$ 220Jetstar
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Mon, 3 Mar - Tue, 4 Mar
7:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
6:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
C$ 223Jetstar
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Sun, 2 Mar - Tue, 4 Mar
7:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
C$ 225
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Thu, 27 Feb - Thu, 6 Mar
7:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
C$ 227
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Fri, 28 Feb - Thu, 6 Mar
10:20 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
6:15 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 25mdirect
C$ 230Virgin Australia
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Wed, 30 Apr - Thu, 8 May
7:55 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
6:05 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
C$ 235Virgin Australia
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Fri, 7 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar
12:45 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
9:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
C$ 520Qantas Airways
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Sat, 8 Feb - Fri, 14 Feb
12:45 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
9:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
C$ 521Qantas Airways
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Sat, 8 Feb - Fri, 14 Feb

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Virgin Australia
30 Apr
CNS10:20 a.m.Cairns
3h 30m
MEL1:50 p.m.Melbourne
8 May
MEL6:15 a.m.Melbourne
3h 25m
CNS9:40 a.m.Cairns
Virgin Australia
7 Mar
CNS7:55 p.m.Cairns
3h 25m
MEL12:20 a.m.Melbourne
10 Mar
MEL6:05 a.m.Melbourne
3h 30m
CNS8:35 a.m.Cairns
Virgin Australia
19 Mar
CNS9:15 a.m.Cairns
3h 25m
MEL1:40 p.m.Melbourne
23 Mar
MEL8:30 a.m.Melbourne
7h 25m
1 stop
CNS2:55 p.m.Cairns

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Qantas Airways
8 Feb
CNS12:45 p.m.Cairns
3h 25m
MEL5:10 p.m.Melbourne
14 Feb
MEL9:45 a.m.Melbourne
3h 20m
CNS12:05 p.m.Cairns
Qantas Airways
8 Feb
CNS12:45 p.m.Cairns
3h 25m
MEL5:10 p.m.Melbourne
14 Feb
MEL9:45 a.m.Melbourne
3h 20m
CNS12:05 p.m.Cairns
Qantas Airways
8 Feb
CNS6:00 a.m.Cairns
12h 45m
1 stop
MEL7:45 p.m.Melbourne
14 Feb
MEL9:45 a.m.Melbourne
3h 20m
CNS12:05 p.m.Cairns

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Melbourne Airport from Cairns during January instead. Flights to Melbourne Airport in January, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around C$ 320.

What is the cheapest Cairns to Melbourne flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Cairns when booking 21 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around C$ 378 when searching 21 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$ 238 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cairns to Melbourne flights?

There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on Cairns to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

As of January 2025, prices for Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 11% 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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Best price found

C$ 115

Fastest flight time

3h 25m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
The best one-way flight to Melbourne Airport from Cairns in the past 72 hours is C$ 115. The best round-trip flight deal from Cairns to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 217.
The fastest flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport takes 3h 25m
Direct flights go from Cairns to Melbourne Airport on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.

  • 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 3h 25m.

  • 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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