Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne
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Cheap one-way trips starting from £70 from Cairns CNS to Melbourne MEL
Cheap round trips starting from £132 from Cairns CNS to Melbourne MEL
Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, Avalon, Essendon, or Melbourne-Southern Cross. The distance between Cairns and Melbourne is 2316 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, and Airnorth. Cairns and Melbourne have 203 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 40 | 44 | 40 | 23 | - | 27 | 29 |
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Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Melbourne
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | Unknown | No |
| Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Qantas | QFA | QF | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Airnorth | ANO | TL | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Cairns to Melbourne?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairns and Melbourne takes around 3.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Cairns and Melbourne?
The flight distance between Cairns and Melbourne is 2316 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Melbourne?
Several carriers operate flights between Cairns and Melbourne. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Darwin International, Sunshine Coast, Whitsunday Coast, Townsville, Newcastle, Mackay, Brisbane West Wellcamp, Horn Island.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Narita International, Singapore Changi, Sydney, Incheon International, Auckland, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Christchurch International, Gold Coast, Kansai International.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
What airports are near Melbourne?
The main airport in Melbourne is Melbourne. It is also served by Warrnambool.
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