Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne

One-way fares from $143 · CNS → MEL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Melbourne → Cairns
Cheapest fare
$143

Virgin Australia · Fri, 19 Mar

Cheapest month
March

from $143

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas

Flight time
3h 25m

2,320 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Melbourne

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $204
  2. December 2026 $147
  3. January 2027 $163
  4. February 2027 $170
  5. March 2027 Cheapest $143
  6. April 2027 $179
  7. May 2027 $171
  8. October 2027 $302

Cheapest dates in March 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Virgin Australia
Depart23:55 Fri, 19 MarCNS → MEL 3h 25m · Direct
$143one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart09:45 Mon, 1 MarCNS → MEL 3h 30m · Direct
$164one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart14:40 Wed, 17 MarCNS → MEL 3h 30m · Direct
$167one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart09:45 Fri, 5 MarCNS → MEL 3h 30m · Direct
$176one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart09:45 Thu, 11 MarCNS → MEL 3h 30m · Direct
$179one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart14:40 Sun, 14 MarCNS → MEL 3h 30m · Direct
$189one way, per person
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About flights from Cairns to Melbourne

Cairns (CNS) and Melbourne (MEL) are about 2,320 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 25m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $143, and March 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cairns to Melbourne?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $143 with Virgin Australia, departing Friday 19 March 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $143 to $302.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Melbourne?

March 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $143 one way.

Are there direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas.

How long is the flight from Cairns to Melbourne?

A direct flight takes about 3h 25m. Cairns and Melbourne are around 2,320 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Cairns to Melbourne?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas.

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