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$128 Find cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Melbourne departing on 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne (CNS-MEL)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Cairns to Melbourne currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recent one-way flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne

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The cheapest plane tickets to Melbourne found on KAYAK recently.
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07:00 - 10:30CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
15:05 - 18:25MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
$287Jetstar
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Wed, 24 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul
19:45 - 00:10CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
Sat, 23 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov
09:05 - 13:30CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
$306Jetstar
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Sat, 23 Nov - Mon, 25 Nov
20:25 - 23:55CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
18:35 - 21:55MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
Thu, 25 Jul - Sat, 3 Aug
19:25 - 23:55CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
19:35 - 21:55MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
Fri, 11 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
19:25 - 23:55CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
19:35 - 21:55MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
Fri, 11 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
20:25 - 23:50CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
10:10 - 20:10MEL-CNS
10h 00m1 stop
$374Virgin Australia
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Wed, 26 Jun - Wed, 3 Jul
19:45 - 00:10CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
08:30 - 14:05MEL-CNS
6h 35m1 stop
$377Virgin Australia
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Sat, 23 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov
20:25 - 23:50CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
18:40 - 23:55MEL-CNS
5h 15m1 stop
$395Virgin Australia
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Tue, 2 Jul - Fri, 5 Jul
18:55 - 09:50CNS-AVV
14h 55m1 stop
20:50 - 09:15AVV-CNS
12h 25m1 stop
$399Jetstar
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Sat, 22 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
19:05 - 22:30CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$128Jetstar
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Thu, 29 Aug
19:05 - 22:30CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$135Jetstar
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Wed, 11 Sep
20:25 - 23:55CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$159Virgin Australia
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Fri, 30 Aug
20:25 - 23:50CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$161Virgin Australia
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Wed, 3 Jul
19:15 - 09:50CNS-AVV
14h 35m1 stop
Mon, 17 Jun
21:40 - 11:25CNS-MEL
13h 45m1 stop
$245Rex
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Mon, 3 Jun
19:15 - 07:40CNS-MEL
12h 25m1 stop
Mon, 9 Sep
13:45 - 17:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$270Qantas Airways
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Tue, 10 Sep
13:15 - 21:25CNS-MEL
8h 10m1 stop
$302Rex
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Thu, 18 Jul
13:45 - 17:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$411Qantas Airways
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Tue, 4 Jun
16:35 - 22:05CNS-MEL
5h 30m1 stop
20:55 - 08:25MEL-CNS
11h 30m1 stop
Sun, 2 Jun - Mon, 3 Jun
11:50 - 18:20CNS-MEL
6h 30m1 stop
15:10 - 23:55MEL-CNS
8h 45m1 stop
$553Virgin Australia
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sun, 2 Jun
13:00 - 16:25CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
20:55 - 08:25MEL-CNS
11h 30m1 stop
Sun, 2 Jun - Mon, 3 Jun
10:30 - 13:55CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
07:10 - 23:55MEL-CNS
16h 45m1 stop
$655Virgin Australia
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sun, 2 Jun
08:10 - 10:25CNS-MEL
26h 15m1 stop
16:30 - 23:55MEL-CNS
31h 25m2 stops
Sat, 1 Jun - Sun, 2 Jun
16:35 - 22:05CNS-MEL
5h 30m1 stop
06:50 - 23:55MEL-CNS
17h 05m2 stops
$692Virgin Australia
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Sun, 2 Jun - Mon, 3 Jun
19:15 - 14:10CNS-AVV
18h 55m1 stop
16:35 - 22:50AVV-CNS
6h 15m1 stop
Sun, 2 Jun - Mon, 3 Jun
10:10 - 13:35CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
06:25 - 09:50MEL-CNS
3h 25mdirect
Sat, 1 Jun - Sun, 2 Jun
11:55 - 08:05CNS-MEL
20h 10m2 stops
18:55 - 19:50MEL-CNS
24h 55m2 stops
$2,107Air New Zealand
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sun, 2 Jun
06:00 - 10:50CNS-MEL
28h 50m2 stops
18:55 - 22:35MEL-CNS
27h 40m2 stops
$2,555Air New Zealand
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Sun, 2 Jun - Mon, 3 Jun
07:00 - 10:30CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
15:05 - 18:25MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
$287Jetstar
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Wed, 24 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul
19:45 - 00:10CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
Sat, 23 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov
09:05 - 13:30CNS-MEL
3h 25mdirect
19:50 - 22:10MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
$306Jetstar
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Sat, 23 Nov - Mon, 25 Nov
20:25 - 23:55CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
18:35 - 21:55MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
Thu, 25 Jul - Sat, 3 Aug
19:25 - 23:55CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
19:35 - 21:55MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
Fri, 11 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
19:25 - 23:55CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
19:35 - 21:55MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
Fri, 11 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
07:00 - 10:30CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
18:35 - 21:55MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
$404Jetstar
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Sun, 28 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul
20:25 - 23:55CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
08:50 - 12:15MEL-CNS
3h 25mdirect
$443Virgin Australia
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Thu, 18 Jul - Sat, 27 Jul
20:25 - 23:55CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
08:50 - 12:15MEL-CNS
3h 25mdirect
$467Virgin Australia
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Sun, 21 Jul - Sat, 27 Jul
13:45 - 17:15CNS-MEL
3h 30mdirect
09:45 - 13:05MEL-CNS
3h 20mdirect
$1,164Qantas Airways
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Sat, 29 Jun - Tue, 2 Jul

Flights from Cairns to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Cairns to Melbourne flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Cairns to Melbourne.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Cairns to Melbourne cost $153 and was between Cairns and Melbourne Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $153.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Cairns to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Cairns to Melbourne, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Cairns, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cairns to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Melbourne is April, where tickets cost $329 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $509 and $503 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cairns to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Melbourne, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Jetstar offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $128. KAYAK users also found Cairns to Melbourne return flights on Jetstar from $287 and on Virgin Australia from $374.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cairns and Melbourne?

In normal times, Jetstar flies from Cairns to Melbourne up to 3 times per day, Virgin Australia up to 2 times per day, and Qantas Airways 1 time per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Cairns and Melbourne?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cairns to Melbourne.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Melbourne. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $165 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Virgin Australia.

How many flights are there between Cairns and Melbourne per day?

Each day, there are between 6 and 8 nonstop flights that take off from Cairns and land in Melbourne, with an average flight time of 3h 27m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Melbourne Airport. Each week, there are 54 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Melbourne?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Cairns to Melbourne take?

There are no direct flights for this route. The shortest travel duration to get to Melbourne from Cairns is 3h 25m.

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Cheapest flight

$128
Flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Cairns to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to Melbourne

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Melbourne was $85 for a one-way ticket and $191 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cairns and Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Cairns to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cairns to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Cairns

Monday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +10 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +9 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +9 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +9 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +10 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +10 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +9 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/8Thu
directJetstar
3h 25mCNS-MEL
$128
11/9Wed
directJetstar
3h 25mCNS-MEL
$135
30/8Fri
directVirgin Australia
3h 30mCNS-MEL
$159
3/7Wed
directVirgin Australia
3h 25mCNS-MEL
$161
17/6Mon
1 stop
14h 35mCNS-AVV
$218
3/6Mon
1 stopRex
13h 45mCNS-MEL
$245
9/9Mon
1 stop
12h 25mCNS-MEL
$252
10/9Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 30mCNS-MEL
$270
18/7Thu
1 stopRex
8h 10mCNS-MEL
$302
4/6Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 30mCNS-MEL
$411

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Last minute flights from Cairns to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cairns to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/6Sun
multi-stop
5h 30mCNS-MEL
3/6Mon
multi-stop
11h 30mMEL-CNS
$523
1/6Sat
multi-stopVirgin Australia
6h 30mCNS-MEL
2/6Sun
multi-stopVirgin Australia
8h 45mMEL-CNS
$553
2/6Sun
direct
3h 25mCNS-MEL
3/6Mon
multi-stop
11h 30mMEL-CNS
$605
1/6Sat
directVirgin Australia
3h 25mCNS-MEL
2/6Sun
multi-stopVirgin Australia
16h 45mMEL-CNS
$655
1/6Sat
multi-stop
26h 15mCNS-MEL
2/6Sun
multi-stop
31h 25mMEL-CNS
$662
2/6Sun
multi-stopVirgin Australia
5h 30mCNS-MEL
3/6Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
17h 05mMEL-CNS
$692
2/6Sun
multi-stop
18h 55mCNS-AVV
3/6Mon
multi-stop
6h 15mAVV-CNS
$694
1/6Sat
direct
3h 25mCNS-MEL
2/6Sun
direct
3h 25mMEL-CNS
$818
1/6Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
20h 10mCNS-MEL
2/6Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
24h 55mMEL-CNS
$2,107
2/6Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
28h 50mCNS-MEL
3/6Mon
multi-stopAir New Zealand
27h 40mMEL-CNS
$2,555

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Cairns - Melbourne Flights

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