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December 10 - December 12
CNS - Melbourne
$307
$139
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December 10 - December 17
CNS - Melbourne
$309
$139
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July 24 - July 27
CNS - Melbourne
$234
$140
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August 4 - September 1
CNS - Melbourne
$235
$140
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August 19 - August 22
CNS - Melbourne
$286
$141
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August 18 - August 22
CNS - Melbourne
$288
$141
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August 9 - August 11
CNS - Melbourne
$290
$141
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August 25 - August 31
CNS - Melbourne
$277
$141
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August 6 - August 10
CNS - Melbourne
$290
$141
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August 7 - August 12
CNS - Melbourne
$285
$141
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Insights for flights from Cairns to Melbourne
How much is a round trip from Cairns to Melbourne
Regular price: $267 - $521
Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Cairns to Melbourne.
The regular price range for flights from Cairns to Melbourne is between $267 and $521. The current lowest deal is $139 on Kayak for travel from Dec 10 to Dec 12.
now $139
Low $267
High $521
The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Melbourne
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Melbourne is January, with a median price of $120. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $610. Prices are generally lower from January to September.
January
Flights from $120
November
Flights from $610
Direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne
Jetstar
Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Melbourne
Wed, Jul 1
CNS - Melbourne
Cairns (CNS) - Melbourne (MEL)
Jetstar
$216
$159
One-way
Fri, Jul 17
CNS - Melbourne
Cairns (CNS) - Melbourne (MEL)
Jetstar
$233
$143
One-way
Fri, Jul 17
CNS - Melbourne
Cairns (CNS) - Melbourne (MEL)
Jetstar
$243
$173
One-way
Fri, Jul 24
CNS - Melbourne
Cairns (CNS) - Melbourne (MEL)
$234
$140
One-way
Fri, Jul 24
CNS - Melbourne
Cairns (CNS) - Melbourne (MEL)
Jetstar
$234
$143
One-way
Fri, Jul 24
CNS - Melbourne
Cairns (CNS) - Melbourne (MEL)
Jetstar
$225
$143
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Melbourne
Oct 24 - Oct 25
$369 → $141
62%
Oct 12 - Oct 16
$368 → $142
61%
Oct 9 - Oct 12
$365 → $141
61%
Oct 10 - Oct 12
$364 → $141
61%
Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Melbourne
Cairns - Melbourne route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares for Cairns to Melbourne are above the typical level, with a median price of $174.
📅 Best time to fly
January is historically cheapest at $120
Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Melbourne, with a median price of $120.
⏱️ Flight duration
Direct flights take 5h 30m
Direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne typically take 5 hours and 30 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Jetstar offers direct flights
Jetstar offers direct flights on the Cairns to Melbourne route. 57.4% of recent deals are direct.
🏆 Airline highlight
Jetstar has direct flights
Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights for the Cairns to Melbourne route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route
Deals for flights from Cairns to Melbourne are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.
Cairns main airports to depart from
Cairns (CNS)
Cairns Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne, offering a good value.
📍 ~5 km from Cairns city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$139
Melbourne main airports to arrive at
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from Cairns.
📍 ~20 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$141
Avalon (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is an alternative arrival option for flights from Cairns.
📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$266
Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative
Avalon (AVV)
Avalon Airport is a practical alternative for Melbourne travelers, serving as a secondary city airport.
📍 ~50 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$266
Bendigo Airport (BXG)
Bendigo Airport is a regional option with scheduled services, though it has extremely limited flight options.
📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$447
Albury (ABX)
Albury Airport is a major regional hub offering reliable connections, but requires a 3-hour drive to Melbourne.
📍 ~250 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$426
Canberra (CBR)
Canberra Airport is a full-service capital city airport with an extensive domestic network.
📍 ~460 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$268
Wagga Wagga (WGA)
Wagga Wagga Airport is a regional alternative in southern New South Wales, with limited flight options.
📍 ~400 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$405
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Melbourne, Australia
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Melbourne, Australia
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Melbourne, Australia
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Melbourne, Australia
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