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Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport from $124

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09:05 - 13:30CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
06:00 - 08:15MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
$218Jetstar
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Sun, 8 Dec - Fri, 13 Dec
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
$253Jetstar
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Tue, 10 Dec - Tue, 17 Dec
11:45 - 16:10CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
06:05 - 08:35MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
$284Virgin Australia
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Mon, 9 Dec - Mon, 16 Dec
10:55 - 21:05CNS-MEL
9h 10m1 stop
12:45 - 15:05MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
Wed, 22 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
15:45 - 23:05CNS-MEL
6h 20m1 stop
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
Sun, 8 Dec - Fri, 13 Dec
11:45 - 16:10CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
11:00 - 16:45MEL-CNS
6h 45m1 stop
$376Virgin Australia
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Mon, 9 Dec - Mon, 16 Dec
12:35 - 19:35CNS-MEL
6h 00m1 stop
18:50 - 16:50MEL-CNS
23h 00m2 stops
$1,785Qantas Airways
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Sat, 7 Dec - Fri, 13 Dec
12:35 - 19:35CNS-MEL
6h 00m1 stop
18:50 - 16:50MEL-CNS
23h 00m2 stops
$1,801Qantas Airways
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Sat, 7 Dec - Fri, 13 Dec
18:40 - 17:45CNS-MEL
22h 05m2 stops
18:55 - 12:00MEL-CNS
18h 05m2 stops
$1,987Air New Zealand
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Tue, 18 Feb - Sat, 22 Feb
18:40 - 17:40CNS-MEL
22h 00m2 stops
08:35 - 22:45MEL-CNS
15h 10m2 stops
$2,208Air New Zealand
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Wed, 22 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$124Jetstar
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Wed, 5 Feb
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$126Jetstar
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Wed, 11 Dec
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$127Jetstar
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Tue, 10 Dec
19:55 - 00:20CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$160Virgin Australia
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Mon, 16 Dec
19:55 - 00:20CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$173Virgin Australia
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Mon, 16 Dec
10:00 - 21:05CNS-MEL
10h 05m2 stops
$418Qantas Airways
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Sun, 19 Jan
20:35 - 11:05CNS-MEL
13h 30m2 stops
Sun, 22 Dec
20:35 - 10:35CNS-MEL
13h 00m2 stops
Wed, 27 Nov
06:30 - 08:35CNS-MEL
25h 05m2 stops
$582Qantas Airways
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Sat, 30 Nov
06:00 - 20:40CNS-MEL
13h 40m2 stops
$1,239Air New Zealand
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Thu, 9 Jan
07:35 - 12:00CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
06:00 - 08:15MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
$373Jetstar
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Mon, 25 Nov - Wed, 18 Dec
09:15 - 19:15CNS-MEL
9h 00m1 stop
06:05 - 08:35MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
$410Virgin Australia
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Thu, 21 Nov - Thu, 28 Nov
07:35 - 12:00CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
$416Jetstar
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Mon, 25 Nov - Fri, 29 Nov
14:30 - 19:00CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
$453Jetstar
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Sat, 23 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
09:15 - 19:15CNS-MEL
9h 00m1 stop
10:10 - 16:40MEL-CNS
7h 30m1 stop
$462Virgin Australia
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Thu, 21 Nov - Thu, 28 Nov
17:35 - 10:05CNS-MEL
15h 30m1 stop
06:05 - 08:35MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
$473Virgin Australia
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Sun, 24 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec
17:35 - 07:35CNS-MEL
13h 00m1 stop
06:00 - 16:45MEL-CNS
11h 45m1 stop
$476Virgin Australia
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Sun, 24 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec
14:40 - 22:15CNS-MEL
6h 35m1 stop
06:00 - 08:15MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
Mon, 25 Nov - Wed, 18 Dec
06:30 - 07:35CNS-MEL
24h 05m2 stops
11:55 - 19:35MEL-CNS
8h 40m1 stop
$886Qantas Airways
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Sat, 23 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
17:50 - 22:05CNS-MEL
27h 15m2 stops
11:55 - 15:55MEL-CNS
5h 00m1 stop
$2,473Qantas Airways
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Fri, 22 Nov - Mon, 25 Nov
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
$253Jetstar
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Tue, 10 Dec - Tue, 17 Dec
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
06:00 - 08:15MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
$255Jetstar
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Wed, 11 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
06:00 - 08:15MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
$259Jetstar
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Fri, 24 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
$261Jetstar
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Sat, 7 Dec - Fri, 13 Dec
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
$264Jetstar
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Sat, 7 Dec - Fri, 13 Dec
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
$269Jetstar
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Sat, 7 Dec - Fri, 13 Dec
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
$270Jetstar
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Wed, 11 Dec - Wed, 18 Dec
09:45 - 14:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
06:15 - 08:30MEL-CNS
3h 15mdirect
$272Jetstar
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Thu, 6 Mar - Thu, 13 Mar
11:45 - 16:10CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
06:05 - 08:35MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
$284Virgin Australia
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Mon, 9 Dec - Mon, 16 Dec
09:05 - 13:30CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
06:05 - 08:35MEL-CNS
3h 30mdirect
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Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Virgin Australia
9 Dec
CNS11:45Cairns
3h 25m
MEL16:10Melbourne
16 Dec
MEL06:05Melbourne
3h 30m
CNS08:35Cairns
Virgin Australia
9 Dec
CNS11:45Cairns
3h 25m
MEL16:10Melbourne
16 Dec
MEL11:00Melbourne
6h 45m
1 stop
CNS16:45Cairns
Virgin Australia
3 Dec
CNS15:45Cairns
6h 20m
1 stop
MEL23:05Melbourne
15 Sept
MEL12:00Melbourne
6h 35m
1 stop
CNS18:35Cairns

Jetstar flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Jetstar
8 Dec
CNS09:05Cairns
3h 25m
MEL13:30Melbourne
13 Dec
MEL06:00Melbourne
3h 15m
CNS08:15Cairns
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10 Dec
CNS09:45Cairns
3h 30m
MEL14:15Melbourne
17 Dec
MEL06:15Melbourne
3h 15m
CNS08:30Cairns
Jetstar
11 Dec
CNS09:45Cairns
3h 30m
MEL14:15Melbourne
15 Dec
MEL06:00Melbourne
3h 15m
CNS08:15Cairns

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

April. The cheapest time of year to fly to Melbourne Airport from Cairns is April. The most expensive is June.

What is the cheapest day to depart Cairns for Melbourne Airport?

Monday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Monday. The most expensive is usually Sunday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

In the evening. Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 4% more expensive in the morning than in the evening

How far in advance should you book Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights?

44 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport is approximately 44 days to departure

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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 2024, prices for Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 20% more expensive 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

$124

Fastest flight time

3h 25m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Melbourne Airport from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $124. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $218.
The fastest flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport takes 3h 25m
Direct flights go from Cairns to Melbourne Airport every day.

  • How far is Cairns to Melbourne by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Cairns to Melbourne is 2307.1 km. Flights usually cover this in 3h 25m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • 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 stopovers. 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 licence 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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Best airlines flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $201Free cancellationRating
7.5
487 reviews
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JetstarPriceFrom $213Free cancellationRating
6.6
508 reviews
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  • Virgin Australia Flights From Cairns to Melbourne Airport

    The lowest priced Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport from the last 72 hours was $131. Generally, Virgin Australia has 8 flights on this route every week with an average price of $302. Virgin Australia is rated 7.5/10 by our users.

  • Jetstar Flights From Cairns to Melbourne Airport

    The best Jetstar deal for Cairns to Melbourne Airport flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $139, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Jetstar flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $256 round-trip. Jetstar operates 20 flights out of Cairns into Melbourne Airport in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 508 Jetstar reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 6.6/10.


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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Melbourne from Cairns.

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