Cheap Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)

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Cheap Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
AU$250 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$250
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 18 Nov from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed, 2 Dec, priced at AU$250 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, 27 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
AU$266 Return, found 7 hours ago
AU$266
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 27 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Tue, 28 Apr, priced at AU$266 found 7 hours ago
Jetstar
Thu, 14 May - Tue, 19 May
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
AU$271 Return, found 11 hours ago
AU$271
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 14 May from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Tue, 19 May, priced at AU$271 found 11 hours ago
Jetstar
Fri, 3 July - Sun, 5 July
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
AU$275 Return, just found
AU$275
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 3 July from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun, 5 July, priced at AU$275 just found
Jetstar
Sun, 24 May - Thu, 28 May
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
AU$276 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$276
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 24 May from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Thu, 28 May, priced at AU$276 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Thu, 14 May - Wed, 20 May
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
AU$277 Return, found 12 hours ago
AU$277
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 14 May from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed, 20 May, priced at AU$277 found 12 hours ago
Jetstar
Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 3 May
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
AU$280 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$280
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 29 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun, 3 May, priced at AU$280 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Sun, 24 May - Fri, 29 May
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
AU$282 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$282
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 24 May from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Fri, 29 May, priced at AU$282 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Sat, 27 June - Fri, 3 July
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
AU$289 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$289
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 27 June from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Fri, 3 July, priced at AU$289 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
AU$474 Return, just found
AU$474
Return
just found
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 23 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed, 29 Apr, priced at AU$474 just found

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 centre is 20 minutes. Flights from AU$266
MEL
Tullamarine
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre20 min
Flights from AU$266

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from CNS to MEL?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price available for a round-trip journey from CNS to Tullamarine Airport was AU$250. Fares this good don't last forever, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from CNS to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
Most flights can be cancelled online, but every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do have to cancel your flight, visit our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from CNS to Tullamarine Airport 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 Airport to Tullamarine Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Cairns Airport to Tullamarine Airport?
It's around 2 300 kilometres between Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and Tullamarine Airport, so you'll be flying for a while. Keep yourself occupied with things like playing cards (if you're travelling with friends) or the latest bestseller.
Which airlines fly direct from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
Many travellers choose to fly with Jetstar (JQ) from Cairns Airport to MEL. It offers 117 monthly flights, so you can pick a flight time that's perfect for you. Offering 69 flights per month along this route, Virgin Australia (VA) is another traveller favourite.
Are CNS to Tullamarine Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally pick up a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from CNS to MEL showing up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals continuously — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines advertise prices that far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Tullamarine
Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$250
Distance
2300 km
Average flight time
3 hours 27 mins

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