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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
JetstarDirect
CNS - MEL
-13 % Prime price per passenger
242$
212$
Thu, 30 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Virgin AustraliaDirect
MEL - CNS
Virgin AustraliaDirect
CNS - MEL
223$
216$
Sun, 14 Sept - Wed, 17 Sept
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
JetstarDirect
CNS - MEL
232$
223$
Sat, 6 Sept - Sun, 7 Sept
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
JetstarDirect
CNS - MEL
234$
224$
Sat, 4 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
JetstarDirect
CNS - MEL
243$
236$
Mon, 22 Sept - Tue, 23 Sept
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
JetstarDirect
CNS - MEL
369$
357$
Thu, 23 Oct
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
-12 % Prime price per passenger
133$
117$
Tue, 4 Nov
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
127$
123$
Mon, 8 Sept
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
128$
123$
Sun, 14 Sept
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
127$
123$
Sun, 5 Oct
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
127$
123$
Fri, 3 Oct
JetstarDirect
MEL - CNS
174$
158$
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Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Cairns
How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Cairns?
The total flight time between Melbourne and Cairns is of around 03:25 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,335 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairns at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Cairns is $117. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cairns expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairns costs an average of 10.00 AUD, 57% more expensive than Melbourne, with a fare of 6.35 AUD,
while train tickets costs 9% less in Cairns: 5.00 AUD against 5.50 AUD in Melbourne.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 20.00 AUD in Cairns, 33% less than the 30.00 AUD in Melbourne.
The price of the coffee is around 6% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 5.92 AUD , while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.57 AUD.
When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
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At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Melbourne. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!How is the weather in Cairns compared to Melbourne?
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The main airport route flying between Melbourne and Cairns is: Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns International Airport (CNS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
Jetstar.
Virgin Australia.
Alternatively, you can find Melbourne - Cairns flights between Avalon Airport (AVV) to Cairns International Airport (CNS) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Jetstar.
Which are the airlines with flights from Melbourne to Cairns?
Airlines with direct flights departing from Melbourne to Cairns are:
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