Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 7 and 8 direct flights that take off from Cairns and land in Melbourne, with an average flight time of 3h 27m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Melbourne Airport. Each week, there are 51 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 7 and 8 direct flights that take off from Cairns and land in Melbourne, with an average flight time of 3h 27m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Melbourne Airport. Each week, there are 51 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Melbourne was $142 for a one-way ticket and $241 for a return.

Question 4

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cairns and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Cairns and Melbourne are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Jetstar (28 flights per week), Virgin Australia (14 flights per week), and Qantas Airways (9 flights per week).

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cairns and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Cairns and Melbourne are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Jetstar (28 flights per week), Virgin Australia (14 flights per week), and Qantas Airways (9 flights per week).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

For Cairns to Melbourne, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to Cairns, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

For Cairns to Melbourne, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to Cairns, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Cairns and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Melbourne. They are Jetstar and Virgin Australia. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing $125. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Cairns and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Melbourne. They are Jetstar and Virgin Australia. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing $125. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Melbourne is February, where tickets cost $278 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $423 and $357 respectively.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Melbourne is February, where tickets cost $278 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $423 and $357 respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

How often are flights from Cairns to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Cairns and Melbourne historically see delays in approximately 18% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 105 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Qantas Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 16% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Melbourne were found on Jetstar ($241) and Virgin Australia ($344).

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Melbourne were found on Jetstar ($241) and Virgin Australia ($344).

Question 25

What is the cheapest Cairns to Melbourne flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Cairns to Melbourne costs $137 on the route between Cairns (CNS) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). It is also the most popular route.

Question 26

What is the cheapest Cairns to Melbourne flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Cairns to Melbourne costs $137 on the route between Cairns (CNS) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). It is also the most popular route.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Melbourne, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Melbourne, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Question 29

How much is a return flight from Cairns to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Melbourne from Cairns usually cost between $226 and $439 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $241 on Jetstar (8 Sept–14 Sept).

Question 30

What are the most popular airlines flying to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Melbourne is Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia.

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