￥12,400 Cheap Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)

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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Melbourne (CNS-MEL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ￥12,400 for one-way flights and ￥28,740 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Mon, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 17
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
￥28,740 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
￥28,740
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Dec 15 from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at ￥28,740 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 17
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
￥30,600 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
￥30,600
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Dec 15 from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at ￥30,600 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 17
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
￥33,460 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
￥33,460
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Dec 15 from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at ￥33,460 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, Dec 16 - Thu, Dec 18
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
￥34,450 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
￥34,450
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Dec 16 from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Thu, Dec 18, priced at ￥34,450 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 17
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
￥34,540 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
￥34,540
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, Dec 15 from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at ￥34,540 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 17
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
￥34,650 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
￥34,650
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Dec 15 from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at ￥34,650 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Tue, Dec 16 - Thu, Dec 18
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
￥35,630 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
￥35,630
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Dec 16 from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Thu, Dec 18, priced at ￥35,630 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
￥36,020 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
￥36,020
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at ￥36,020 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Mon, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 17
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
￥36,510 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
￥36,510
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Dec 15 from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at ￥36,510 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 8
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
￥55,940 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
￥55,940
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Fri, May 8, priced at ￥55,940 found 11 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ￥23,190 - ￥44,112 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Melbourne

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Tullamarine MEL. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 20 minutes. Flights from ￥37,674
MEL
Tullamarine
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from ￥37,674

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from CNS to Tullamarine Airport?
If you're planning on traveling between Cairns Airport and Tullamarine Airport, round-trip flights start from ￥28,740. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't let a good deal pass you by. Book today and save yourself money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Cairns Airport to MEL?
Most flights can be canceled online, but whether or not you incur a fee differs between airlines. If you do have to cancel your getaway, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from CNS to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Tullamarine Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from Cairns Airport to MEL?
Consider bringing your own on-board entertainment, as it takes roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes to touch down in Tullamarine Airport from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS). A good pair of noise-canceling earphones will be useful too.
How far is the flight from Cairns Airport to Tullamarine Airport?
The flight distance between Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is 2,300 kilometers. Bring a drink, a few snacks and an interesting book to read. Keep yourself busy in the air and the hours will fly by.
Which airlines fly direct from Cairns Airport to Tullamarine Airport?
There are several airlines that fly directly from CNS to Tullamarine Airport. Jetstar (JQ) is an excellent choice, offering 113 flights a month. Like some more options? Check out the ticket prices from Virgin Australia (VA). This carrier offers 78 flights a month between these destinations.
Are Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Tullamarine Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute bookings from Cairns Airport to Tullamarine Airport can be hit-or-miss. You might be lucky and score a bargain, but you could also miss out entirely! If you'd prefer to start your travel planning early on, Expedia compares flight deals up to 12 months in advance. Just keep in mind that not all airlines issue their prices that far in advance. Our top tip? Check back often as prices are updated regularly.

Travel information

Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Tullamarine
Airlines serving
Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Roundtrip price
￥28,740
Distance
2300 km
Average flight time
4 hours 25 mins

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Cairns to Melbourne Flights

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Whether you’re flying for business or jet-setting on your personal time, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Expedia.com, we’ll pair you up with CNS to MEL flights that won’t make your bank account wince. Ready to temporarily leave behind Cairns for new horizons? Browse through our cheap airfare, and filter by flight times and dates until you find just what you had in mind. From flights without layovers to ones that arrive early in the morning, you’ll come across plane tickets that suit your travel preferences. You can even bundle your flight to MEL with hotels and car rentals to score even bigger savings.

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