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Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport from ₹ 12,186

CNS — MEL
29 Oct — 5 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne

Sun 22/1119:10 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Sat 28/1106:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 28/9₹ 18,903
Fri 20/1109:45 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Thu 26/1106:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 26/9₹ 19,095
Sat 21/1109:45 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Mon 30/1106:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 26/9₹ 20,438
Fri 27/1109:45 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Sun 29/1106:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 28/9₹ 24,181
Thu 24/1223:55 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Thu 31/1218:50 -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 24/9₹ 25,140
Sat 28/1110:15 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Mon 30/1106:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 25/9₹ 25,908
Mon 19/1007:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Sat 24/1020:05 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 28/9₹ 26,196
Fri 6/1109:45 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Sun 8/1119:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 29/9₹ 26,484
Sun 8/1107:45 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Sun 15/1119:50 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 24/9₹ 26,580
Wed 11/1109:45 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Wed 18/1115:25 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Deal found 26/9₹ 26,676
Thu 5/1109:45 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Mon 9/1106:15 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 26/9₹ 27,923

Find flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne

Round-trip from

₹ 17,368

One-way from

₹ 12,186

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 24,469

Good one-way deal

₹ 12,696 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/3-7/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 45m total
  • Cairns to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 30m total
  • Cairns to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 213,224 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 60,824 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 8/1

09:45-14:15

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 12,186

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 1/1

09:45-14:15

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 12,186
Fastest return journey

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 15/10

20:35-00:55

Nonstop3h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 14,297

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sat 28/11

09:45-14:15

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 14,297

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 1/1

15:45-23:05

1 stop6h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 15,641

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sun 18/10

15:35-21:35

1 stop5h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 15,737

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 12/2

15:45-23:05

1 stop6h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 15,737

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 16/10

15:35-23:05

1 stop6h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 15,737

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 16/10

07:00-11:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 15,833

CairnsMelbourne

CNS Cairns - MEL Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sat 24/10

20:35-00:55

Nonstop3h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 15,833

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (average of ₹ 18,807). Flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 28,595). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to MEL?

When flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between ₹ 16,792 and ₹ 27,539 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 17,368 on Jetstar (4 Mar–7 Mar).

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cairns to Melbourne. 0 airlines have flights from Cairns to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cairns to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 19 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in about 3h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Cairns and Melbourne Airport is about 2311 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Melbourne Airport on time: KLM (93%), Japan Airlines (87%), Emirates (84%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (average of ₹ 18,807). Flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 28,595). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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