Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne from $181

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06:45 - 22:50CNS-AVV
16h 05m1 stop
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06:00 - 22:50AVV-CNS
16h 50m1 stop
$383Jetstar
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Wed, 3 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep
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06:45 - 16:05CNS-AVV
9h 20m1 stop
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06:00 - 18:15AVV-CNS
12h 15m1 stop
$398Jetstar
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Wed, 10 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
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06:45 - 20:15CNS-AVV
13h 30m1 stop
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06:00 - 18:15AVV-CNS
12h 15m1 stop
$400Jetstar
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Thu, 11 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
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06:45 - 14:10CNS-AVV
7h 25m1 stop
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16:40 - 22:50AVV-CNS
6h 10m1 stop
$406Jetstar
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Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
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16:10 - 22:50CNS-AVV
6h 40m1 stop
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06:00 - 22:50AVV-CNS
16h 50m1 stop
$409Jetstar
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Sat, 20 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
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06:45 - 14:10CNS-AVV
7h 25m1 stop
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06:00 - 18:15AVV-CNS
12h 15m1 stop
$416Jetstar
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Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
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06:45 - 14:10CNS-AVV
7h 25m1 stop
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16:40 - 22:50AVV-CNS
6h 10m1 stop
$417Jetstar
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Tue, 9 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
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19:00 - 09:45CNS-AVV
14h 45m1 stop
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20:55 - 09:15AVV-CNS
12h 20m1 stop
$420Jetstar
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
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11:50 - 21:05CNS-AVV
8h 15m1 stop
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20:55 - 08:15AVV-CNS
12h 20m1 stop
Sat, 18 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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15:45 - 23:15CNS-AVV
6h 30m1 stop
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20:55 - 08:20AVV-CNS
12h 25m1 stop
Tue, 18 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov

Jetstar flights from Cairns to Melbourne Avalon Airport

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to Melbourne Avalon Airport flight tickets
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3 Sept
CNS06:45Cairns
16h 05m
1 stop
AVV22:50Melbourne Avalon
7 Sept
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
16h 50m
1 stop
CNS22:50Cairns
Jetstar
10 Sept
CNS06:45Cairns
9h 20m
1 stop
AVV16:05Melbourne Avalon
14 Sept
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
12h 15m
1 stop
CNS18:15Cairns
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11 Sept
CNS06:45Cairns
13h 30m
1 stop
AVV20:15Melbourne Avalon
15 Sept
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
12h 15m
1 stop
CNS18:15Cairns

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CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Wed 3/9

06:45-22:50

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 7/9

06:00-22:50

1 stop16h 50m

$383

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Wed 10/9

06:45-16:05

1 stop9h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 14/9

06:00-18:15

1 stop12h 15m

$398

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Thu 11/9

06:45-20:15

1 stop13h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 15/9

06:00-18:15

1 stop12h 15m

$400

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Thu 4/9

06:45-14:10

1 stop7h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 10/9

16:40-22:50

1 stop6h 10m

$406

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Sat 20/9

16:10-22:50

1 stop6h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 24/9

06:00-22:50

1 stop16h 50m

$409

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Tue 16/9

06:45-14:10

1 stop7h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 23/9

06:00-18:15

1 stop12h 15m

$416

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Tue 9/9

06:45-14:10

1 stop7h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 13/9

16:40-22:50

1 stop6h 10m

$417

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Tue 9/9

19:00-09:45

1 stop14h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 16/9

20:55-09:15

1 stop12h 20m

$420

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Sat 18/10

11:50-21:05

1 stop8h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 22/10

20:55-08:15

1 stop12h 20m

$450

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - AVV

CNSAVV

Cairns

Tue 18/11

15:45-23:15

1 stop6h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 22/11

20:55-08:20

1 stop12h 25m

$475

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Melbourne Avalon Airport

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Avalon Airport?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne Avalon Airport from Cairns. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $304. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne Avalon Airport on Wednesday is $402.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Avalon Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne Avalon Airport is in the afternoon. Flights from Cairns to Melbourne Avalon Airport during this time can be as low as $402. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $438 on average. Flights to Melbourne Avalon Airport from Cairns in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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Cheap Cairns to Melbourne Avalon Airport (CNS to AVV) flight deals and tips

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There are no direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne Avalon Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Melbourne Avalon Airport.
  • How far is Cairns to Melbourne Avalon by plane?

    There are 2349.9 km between Cairns and Melbourne Avalon. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 5h 30m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Avalon Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Avalon Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Avalon Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Avalon Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Avalon Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne Avalon Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne Avalon Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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