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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Cairns

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Melbourne Cairns

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Fri., 15 Nov. MEL - CNS

Sat., 16 Nov. CNS - MEL

$453 $418

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Mon., 02 Dec. MEL - CNS

$88 $85

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Sun., 03 Nov. MEL - CNS

Wed., 06 Nov. CNS - MEL

$234 $221

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Mon., 28 Oct. MEL - CNS

Wed., 30 Oct. CNS - MEL

$585 $560

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Fri., 08 Nov. MEL - CNS

Sun., 10 Nov. CNS - MEL

$463 $431

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Wed., 20 Nov. MEL - CNS

Thu., 21 Nov. CNS - MEL

$373 $357

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

10% Trains in Cairns are 10% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne $5.3

Cairns $5

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

0% A meal in Cairns costs roughly the same as in Melbourne.

Melbourne $25

Cairns $25

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

80% Taxis are 80% more expensive in Cairns than in Melbourne.

Melbourne $5.5

Cairns $10

Coffee Regular cappuccino

20% Coffee is 20% more expensive in Cairns than in Melbourne.

Melbourne $5.22

Cairns $6.25

Distance: 2325 kms

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 11 kms

Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 50 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms

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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 $85. 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, 82% more expensive than Melbourne, with a fare of 5.50 AUD, while train tickets costs 6% less in Cairns: 5.00 AUD against 5.30 AUD in Melbourne. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in both Cairns and Melbourne. The price of the coffee is around 20% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.25 AUD , while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.22 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

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!

Which airports have flights between Melbourne and Cairns?

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):