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Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne
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Flight information for Cairns to Melbourne
(CNS to MEL)
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| Best price found | $399 | The best flight deal from Cairns to Melbourne found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $399 |
| Fastest flight time | 3h 20m | The fastest flight from Cairns to Melbourne takes 3h 20m. |
| Direct flights | None | There are no direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Cairns - Melbourne. |
| Airports in Melbourne | 3 airports | There are 3 airports near Melbourne: Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne (MEL), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) |
How to get the cheapest flight from Cairns to Melbourne
Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight for your trip
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Melbourne?
May
The cheapest time of year to fly to Melbourne from Cairns is May. The most expensive is December.
What is the cheapest day to depart Cairns for Melbourne?
Thursday
The cheapest day of the week is usually Thursday. The most expensive is usually Sunday.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Melbourne?
in the afternoon
Cairns to Melbourne flights are approximately 14% more expensive in the morning than in the afternoon
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne from Cairns?
Tigerair Australia
Tigerair Australia, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Cairns to Melbourne
What is the cheapest Cairns to Melbourne flight route?
Cairns - Melbourne
Fly from Cairns to Melbourne for the best Cairns - Melbourne flight prices
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
How far in advance should you book Cairns to Melbourne flights?
60 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from Cairns to Melbourne is approximately 60 days before departure
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Cairns to Melbourne flight comparison made easy
Below you can see the best fares for your route over the next three months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne by changing tabs
Cheapest
Best
Quickest
Jetstar
2 Feb.
CNS
Cairns
3h 20m
MEL
Melbourne
9 Feb.
MEL
Melbourne
3h 15m
CNS
Cairns
$282
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Multiple Airlines
17 Jan.
CNS
Cairns
3h 25m
MEL
Melbourne
24 Jan.
MEL
Melbourne
3h 15m
CNS
Cairns
$352
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Jetstar
18 Jan.
CNS
Cairns
3h 25m
MEL
Melbourne
24 Jan.
MEL
Melbourne
3h 15m
CNS
Cairns
$294
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Find the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns to Melbourne
If you're looking for one-way flights from Cairns to Melbourne, view some of our deals below provided by Jetstar
Cheapest
Best
Quickest
Jetstar
25 Dec.
CNS
Cairns
3h 20m
MEL
Melbourne
$130
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Virgin Australia
15 Dec.
CNS
Cairns
3h 25m
MEL
Melbourne
$192
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Jetstar
25 Dec.
CNS
Cairns
3h 20m
MEL
Melbourne
$131
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Are airlines flying from Cairns to Melbourne offering flexible cancellation due to COVID-19?
Due to the global impact of COVID-19, some of our airline partners operating flights from Cairns to Melbourne, such as Tigerair Australia and Virgin Australia may have flexible cancellation policies in place. Use our site to search for all of the airlines offering this flexibility to you.