Direct flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

3 airline(s) are operating this 2325 km flight route, which has a flight time of 4h 20min.

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Melbourne Airport
CNS
Cairns Airport
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Distance 1445 miles (2325 km)

Flight time 4h 20min

Airlines with direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport

Jetstar

Jetstar low cost airline

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low cost airline

3 daily flights

Qantas

Qantas business available

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

business available

1-2 daily flights

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia business available

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

business available

1-2 daily flights

Non-stop flights schedule from Melbourne to Cairns

The Melbourne Airport calendar provides a comprehensive overview of all direct flight departures. With the help of the calendar, you can quickly and easily explore all the available flights to Cairns Airport. If you find a suitable timetable, simply click on it to access a list of flights. Alternatively, you can make a search to compare and find the best prices for your desired destination.

Flights Schedule

Airline Flight Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Jetstar
Jetstar
JQ 942
Su
06:15
Mo
06:15
Tu
06:15
We
06:15
Th
06:15
Fr
06:15
Sa
06:15
Jetstar
Jetstar
JQ 944
Su
11:45
Mo
11:45
Tu
11:45
We
11:45
Th
11:45
Fr
11:45
Sa
11:45
Jetstar
Jetstar
JQ 946
Su
Mo
15:40
Tu
15:40
We
Th
15:40
Fr
Sa
Jetstar
Jetstar
JQ 948
Su
20:20
Mo
Tu
We
20:20
Th
Fr
20:20
Sa
20:20
Qantas
Qantas
QF 702
Su
08:40
Mo
08:40
Tu
08:40
We
08:40
Th
08:40
Fr
08:40
Sa
08:40
Qantas
Qantas
QF 704
Su
Mo
Tu
14:20
We
Th
14:20
Fr
Sa
14:20
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA 1291
Su
06:15
Mo
06:15
Tu
We
Th
Fr
06:15
Sa
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
VA 1293
Su
09:10
Mo
09:10
Tu
09:10
We
09:10
Th
09:10
Fr
09:10
Sa
09:10

Melbourne to Cairns direct flight price statistics

For those looking for the most affordable option, a direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairns Airport can be found for as little as 141€, with the cheapest time to fly being in August.
The average prices for direct flights between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cairns Airport (MEL) are determined based on user searches and calculated from the lowest prices found per month for a round-trip ticket with a single adult. Please note that the prices may vary depending on the amount of data available for this particular route.

€183 Approximately

€222 Jan
€180 Feb
€189 March
€205 April
€256 May
€195 June
€163 July
€141 Aug
€187 Sep
€157 Oct
€167 Nov
€144 Dec

Approximate prices for a flight between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cairns Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Airport

Departing from Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) ranks as Australia's second largest airport, serving as a key hub for both domestic and international flights.

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Arriving to Cairns Airport (CNS)
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Cairns International Airport (CNS) is a mid-sized airport located in Australia, serving as a key gateway for travelers to the Great Barrier Reef and tropical north Queensland.

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Aircrafts flying on this route

The following is a list of aircraft types utilized on this route, along with their corresponding seat capacity and available classes.
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    Airbus A321

    Jetstar
    220 seats (all economy)
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    Airbus A320

    Jetstar
    180 seats (all economy)
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    A321neo

    Jetstar
    232 seats (all economy)
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    Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

    Qantas
    174 seats (all economy)
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    Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

    Virgin Australia
    176 seats (all economy)

Melbourne to Cairns: Flight information

Here are some key points to keep in mind before your trip:
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    Cheapest flight found

    141€
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    Average flight time

    4:20 h
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    Cheapest month for a flight

    August
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    Most popular airline

    Jetstar
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    Flights per week

    21

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is the duration of the flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

Usually, it takes 4h 20min to fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

How many airlines offer nonstop flights between Melbourne and Cairns?

3 airline(s): Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australi provide nonstop flights to Cairns Airport (CNS).

How much does it usually cost to fly from Melbourne to Cairns?

You can fly directly from Melbourne Airport and Cairns Airport for only 141€ if you book in August. A non-stop flight will cost you 256€ in May, when flight prices are higher.

Which airline is the most in-demand on this route?

Jetstar is the most popular airline with direct flights between Melbourne to Cairns.

How far is it to fly between Melbourne to Cairns?

The shortest distance is 2325 kilometers.

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