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Cairns To Melbourne Flights

  • One-Way
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From

Indira Gandhi International Airport

To

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

DEPARTURE DATE

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Friday

Return Date

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TRAVELLER & CLASS

1 Traveller

Economy

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September is by far the best month, wherein you can get cheapest flights for Cairns to Melbourne. Meanwhile, is perceived as the expensive month due to the varying factors. That’s why it’s highly advised to make advanced online flight booking to save huge amounts of money.

disclDisclaimer - All the above-mentioned fares were found within last 48 hrs. The displayed fares are based on historical data and are subject to change. The fares cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking.

Best Flight From Cairns To Melbourne

Cheapest
Jetstar Airways
Jetstar Airways

CNS

21:30

Cairns

Cairns International Airport

Mon , 01 Sep 2025

03h 25m
ellipse
Non Stop

MEL

00:55

Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

Tue, 02 Sep 2025

£107
Jetstar Airways
Jetstar Airways

CNS

07:00

Cairns

Cairns International Airport

Sun , 31 Aug 2025

03h 30m
ellipse
Non Stop

MEL

10:30

Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

Sun, 31 Aug 2025

£162
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia

CNS

06:00

Cairns

Cairns International Airport

Sun , 31 Aug 2025

05h 20m
ellipse
1 Stop

MEL

11:20

Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

Sun, 31 Aug 2025

£162
Jetstar Airways
Jetstar Airways

CNS

21:30

Cairns

Cairns International Airport

Sun , 31 Aug 2025

03h 25m
ellipse
Non Stop

MEL

00:55

Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

Mon, 01 Sep 2025

£194
Qantas airways
Qantas airways

CNS

17:55

Cairns

Cairns International Airport

Sun , 31 Aug 2025

06h 15m
ellipse
1 Stop

MEL

00:10

Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

Mon, 01 Sep 2025

£207
Qantas airways
Qantas airways

CNS

06:00

Cairns

Cairns International Airport

Mon , 01 Sep 2025

05h 25m
ellipse
1 Stop

MEL

11:25

Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

Mon, 01 Sep 2025

£304
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia

CNS

10:20

Cairns

Cairns International Airport

Sun , 31 Aug 2025

03h 30m
ellipse
Non Stop

MEL

13:50

Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

Sun, 31 Aug 2025

£415
Emirates
Emirates

CNS

18:40

Cairns

Cairns International Airport

Sun , 31 Aug 2025

22h 45m
ellipse
2 Stop

MEL

17:25

Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

Mon, 01 Sep 2025

£600
Qantas airways
Qantas airways

CNS

12:15

Cairns

Cairns International Airport

Sun , 31 Aug 2025

03h 25m
ellipse
Non Stop

MEL

15:40

Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

Sun, 31 Aug 2025

£605
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand

CNS

15:35

Cairns

Cairns International Airport

Sun , 31 Aug 2025

16h 30m
ellipse
2 Stop

MEL

08:05

Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

Mon, 01 Sep 2025

£680
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand

CNS

06:00

Cairns

Cairns International Airport

Sun , 31 Aug 2025

14h 35m
ellipse
2 Stop

MEL

20:35

Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

Sun, 31 Aug 2025

£736
ellipse

Early Morning Flight Cairns to Melbourne

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Cheapest Flight
Found
£736
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Average Flight
Time
14h 35m
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Date/Time
31 Aug 2025
06:00 AM
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Air New Zealand
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Late Night Flight Cairns to Melbourne

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Cheapest Flight
Found
£107
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Average Flight
Time
03h 25m
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Date/Time
01 Sep 2025
21:30 PM
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Airlines
Jetstar Airways

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The air route between Cairns to Melbourne is one of the most frequently travelled, offering reliable services from top airlines and excellent connectivity between Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). You can expect a flight distance of approximately 2313 km, and most direct services cover it in around 08:00.

Let’s take a closer look at everything you need to know before booking your flight from Cairns to Melbourne.

Travel Overview: Cairns to Melbourne

Flight Details Information
Route Distance 2313 km
Average Flight Time 08:00 hrs
Departure Airport Cairns International Airport (CNS)
Arrival Airport Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Cabin Classes Available Economy Class, Premium Economy, Business Class, First Class
Direct Flights YES
Common Airlines Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas airways, Emirates

The route is serviced regularly by both full-service and budget airlines, catering to all types of travellers — from those looking for no-frills budget options to those preferring business and first-class comfort. If you're flying for business, early morning weekday flights are a great choice, while leisure travellers often opt for weekend and evening departures.

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