Cheap Flight Tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS), Starting at $408

Good to Know: Cheapest and Fastest MEL - CNS Flights

Useful information for finding best airline tickets from Melbourne International to Cairns International on your next trip.

Cheapest Round Trip Flight

$573

VA Virgin Australia • nonstop • 5h 25m

Oct 07 – Oct 14

The cheapest round trip flight from Melbourne to Cairns (MEL-CNS-MEL) is currently $573

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Cheapest Direct Flight

$408

JQ Jetstar Airways • nonstop • 5h 20m

Oct 07

The cheapest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Cairns (MEL-CNS) is currently $408

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Fastest Flight

5h 20m

The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Cairns (MEL-CNS) takes 5h 20m

Latest Flight Deals from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Compare and book low fare round-trip air tickets from Melbourne to Cairns. Ideal for travelers with confirmed return itineraries.

Oct 07 - Oct 14, Economy
VA
Melbourne → Cairns
5h 25m
6:05 AM - 8:30 AM • nonstop
VA
Melbourne → Cairns
5h 30m
11:40 AM - 4:10 PM • nonstop
$573
Virgin Australia
Oct 07 - Oct 14, Economy
QF
Melbourne → Cairns
10h 10m
5:35 PM - 10:45 PM • 1 stop
JQ
Melbourne → Cairns
10h 15m
3:35 PM - 10:50 PM • 1 stop
$619
Qantas Airways
Oct 07 - Oct 14, Economy
JQ
Melbourne → Cairns
13h 40m
9:50 AM - 5:10 PM • 1 stop
JQ
Melbourne → Cairns
5h 20m
8:35 PM - 12:55 AM • nonstop
$637
Jetstar Airways
Oct 07 - Oct 14, Economy
JQ
Melbourne → Cairns
12h
11:05 AM - 5:25 PM • 1 stop
JQ
Melbourne → Cairns
5h 20m
8:35 PM - 12:55 AM • nonstop
$642
Jetstar Airways
Oct 07 - Oct 14, Economy
QF
Melbourne → Cairns
12h 20m
10:15 AM - 4:55 PM • 1 stop
QF
Melbourne → Cairns
12h 35m
6:50 AM - 3:45 PM • 1 stop
$757
Qantas Airways
Oct 07 - Oct 14, Economy
QF
Melbourne → Cairns
20h 35m
4:10 PM - 10:45 PM • 2 stops
QF
Melbourne → Cairns
13h 25m
3:45 PM - 11:20 PM • 1 stop
$1643
Qantas Airways

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FAQs on Melbourne to Cairns Flights

What are the airports in Melbourne?
MEL
What’s the most popular airline flying from MEL to CNS?
The most popular airline flying from Melbourne to Cairns are
Can I fly from MEL to CNS non-stop?
Yes, you can fly MEL to CNS non-stop on
Which airlines fly nonstop between Melbourne and Cairns?
The non-stop flights between Melbourne and Cairns are .
What’s the earliest departure time from MEL to CNS Airport?
The earliest flight leaves MEL at 6:05 am and lands in CNS - Cairns International
What are the airports in Cairns?
CNS
Can I make changes to my Melbourne to Cairns flight tickets or cancel them on FareLeaders.com?
No. We are an airfare comparison site. All the tickets are booked by the travel agent offering the flight deal and any changes or cancellations to be made are directly done directly by them or the airlines.
Can I cancel my flight tickets from MEL to CNS?
Read the fare rules of the Melbourne to Cairns air tickets booked. Some airlines allow you to cancel the tickets within a stipulated time period with a cancellation fee.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne and Cairns?
operate flights between Melbourne and Cairns
How long does a flight from Melbourne to Cairns take?
It takes approximately 3 hour to fly non-stop from MEL to CNS, which is 1432.45 miles by air.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) ?
In the past couple of days, the cheapest tickets to CNS from MEL were found on QF : USD 619
Do I need a passport to fly between MEL and CNS?
No
What’s the latest departure time from MEL to CNS ?
The last flight leaves MEL at 8:05 pm

Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS): Airport Information

Origin Airport Melbourne International , Melbourne, AU
Destination Airport Cairns International , Cairns, AU
Distance 1432 miles

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