Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne from £130

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Mon, Jul 6
Cairns CNSMelbourne MEL
£130
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Sat, Jul 4
Cairns CNSMelbourne MEL
£132
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Sat, Jul 4
Cairns CNSMelbourne MEL
£153
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Sat, Jul 4
Cairns CNSMelbourne MEL
£164
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Tue, Jul 7
Cairns CNSMelbourne MEL
£165
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Sun, Jul 5
Cairns CNSMelbourne MEL
£165
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Tue, Jul 7 – Mon, Jul 13
Cairns CNSMelbourne MEL
£234
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Wed, Jul 8 – Mon, Jul 13
Cairns CNSMelbourne MEL
£237
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Fri, Jul 10 – Tue, Jul 14
Cairns CNSMelbourne MEL
£239
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Fri, Jul 10 – Wed, Jul 15
Cairns CNSMelbourne MEL
£239
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sun, Jul 12
Cairns CNSMelbourne MEL
£240
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Tue, Jul 7 – Sun, Jul 12
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£130

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£202

Cheapest round-trip

£234

Average round-trip

£235

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Melbourne airport to the city center

Fastest option: SkyBus express coach. Best value: regional bus services and ride-sharing.

Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, located 23 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Melbourne does not have a direct rail link to the airport, making SkyBus the most popular public transport option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$18 – $22; adult one-way; return tickets available

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to CBD

50-70 min

$22 – $26; adult one-way

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

beachside suburbs

25-55 min

$55 – $85; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-55 min

$40 – $75; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-50 min

$80 – $150; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-50 min

$50 – $120; per day; varies by vehicle type

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection to the city center.
  • SkyBus operates 24/7 with reduced frequency during late night hours.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup points are located at the ground transport area outside each terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Melbourne

Depart from
Cairns
Arrive to
Melbourne
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
2316 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
Jetstar Airways
---------1545
Virgin Australia Airlines
---------1443
Qantas
------------311
Weekly flights: 32 totalDaily flights: 4.57 averageMost flights: Friday 5 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Jetstar Airways
4555464
Virgin Australia Airlines
4233134
Qantas
221---1------
Weekly flights: 59 totalDaily flights: 8.43 averageMost flights: Saturday 6 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Jetstar Airways
2232111
Virgin Australia Airlines
5------1242
Qantas
1------------------
Weekly flights: 27 totalDaily flights: 3.86 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Jetstar Airways
4544555
Virgin Australia Airlines
5432523
Qantas
1------1---1---
Weekly flights: 59 totalDaily flights: 8.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 5 flights

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Melbourne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
QantasQFAQFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Melbourne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C15°C
February25°C15°C
March23°C14°C
April19°C11°C
May15°C9°C
June13°C7°C
July12°C6°C
August13°C6°C
September16°C7°C
October19°C9°C
November21°C11°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
11%
13°C7°C
4 Jul
26%
12°C10°C
Sunday
28 Jun
16°C7°C
5 Jul
13°C7°C
Monday
29 Jun
26%
14°C11°C
6 Jul
14°C6°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
87%
13°C12°C
7 Jul
15°C7°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
80%
16°C12°C
8 Jul
17%
14°C8°C
Thursday
2 Jul
15°C10°C
9 Jul
19%
14°C9°C
Friday
3 Jul
36%
13°C10°C
10 Jul
30%
14°C8°C
Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, or Avalon. The distance between Cairns and Melbourne is 2316 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Qantas. Cairns and Melbourne have 400 direct flights per week.

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 3.5 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 Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Denpasar, Manchester, Bangkok, Bali, Perth, Auckland, Proserpine, Singapore, Manila, Queenstown, Phuket City, Uluru, Gold Coast, City of Newcastle, Canberra, Kochi, Chiang Mai.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Birmingham.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between Cairns and Melbourne?
Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Melbourne with Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairns and Melbourne?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cairns and Melbourne?
Traveling between Cairns and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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