Cheap Flights from Cairns to Melbourne Starting at $78

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$78

Jetstar
Jetstar
Direct flight
3h 25m
06/05/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Melbourne departs on 06/05/2025, is operated by Jetstar and costs $78

Cheapest round trip flight

There is no information about the cheapest roundtrip flight from Cairns to Melbourne

The fastest flight

3h 25m

Fastest flight from Cairns to Melbourne takes 3h 25m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

10:20 AM

Latest flight

9:30 PM

Average flight duration

3h 30m

Direct flights count

53

Distance

2329km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between Cairns and Melbourne is 2329km (1444 miles). The average flight duration is 3h 30m. There are 53 direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne. Cairns and Melbourne are in the same time zone. Flights from Cairns begin at 10:20 AM. The latest flight from Cairns departs at 9:30 PM.

Airfare from Cairns to Melbourne by month

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Cairns — Melbourne route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Starting at $81

Starting at $122

Direct Flights from Cairns to Melbourne

Schedule of direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Cairns to Melbourne:

Jetstar

Jetstar

Every day

Starting at $118

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

Every day

Starting at $145

Cairns airports overview

CNS
Virgin Australia
Jetstar
Airlines flying to this airport
$78
Starting at
$102
on average

Melbourne airports overview

MEL
Virgin Australia
Jetstar
Airlines flying to this airport
$78
Starting at
$101-70%
on average
AVV
Jetstar
Airlines flying to this airport
$172
Starting at
$172
on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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