How long is the flight from Cairns to Melbourne?

CNS–MEL is 3h 20m nonstop, covering 2,314 km (1,438 mi).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Cairns to Melbourne?

Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia operate this route nonstop.

How much is a flight from Cairns to Melbourne?

One-way fares on CNS–MEL recently started from $101. The lowest recent fare is for travel in March 2027. Fares change daily, so check current prices before booking.

How often do flights run from Cairns to Melbourne?

The route is served 7 days a week (51 scheduled departures).

Flights from Cairns to Melbourne

CNSMEL

Cairns International Airport (Cairns, Australia) → Melbourne Airport (Melbourne, Australia)

Nonstop: 3h 20m
Distance: 2,314 km
Frequency: 7×/week
One-way from: $101
Airlines: Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia

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Weekly schedule

Monday

JQ94107:00→11:303h 30mJetstar
VA129009:10→13:403h 30mVirgin Australia
JQ3310:00→14:303h 30mJetstar
QF70311:35→16:003h 25mQantas
VA129211:40→16:103h 30mVirgin Australia
JQ94514:50→19:203h 30mJetstar
QF70517:25→21:503h 25mQantas
JQ94919:35→23:553h 20mJetstar

Tuesday

JQ94107:00→11:303h 30mJetstar
VA129009:10→13:403h 30mVirgin Australia
JQ3310:00→14:303h 30mJetstar
QF70311:35→16:003h 25mQantas
VA129211:40→16:103h 30mVirgin Australia
JQ94312:30→16:503h 20mJetstar
JQ94514:50→19:203h 30mJetstar

Wednesday

JQ94107:00→11:303h 30mJetstar
VA129009:10→13:403h 30mVirgin Australia
JQ3310:00→14:303h 30mJetstar
QF70311:35→16:003h 25mQantas
VA129211:40→16:103h 30mVirgin Australia
JQ94514:50→19:203h 30mJetstar
JQ94920:35→00:553h 20mJetstar

Thursday

JQ94107:00→11:303h 30mJetstar
VA129009:10→13:403h 30mVirgin Australia
JQ3310:00→14:303h 30mJetstar
QF70311:35→16:003h 25mQantas
VA129211:40→16:103h 30mVirgin Australia
JQ94514:50→19:203h 30mJetstar
JQ94920:35→00:553h 20mJetstar

Friday

JQ94107:00→11:303h 30mJetstar
VA129009:10→13:403h 30mVirgin Australia
JQ3310:00→14:303h 30mJetstar
QF70311:35→16:003h 25mQantas
VA129211:40→16:103h 30mVirgin Australia
JQ94514:50→19:203h 30mJetstar
JQ94920:35→00:553h 20mJetstar

Saturday

JQ94107:00→11:303h 30mJetstar
VA129009:10→13:403h 30mVirgin Australia
JQ3310:00→14:303h 30mJetstar
QF70311:35→16:003h 25mQantas
VA129211:40→16:103h 30mVirgin Australia
JQ94514:50→19:203h 30mJetstar
JQ94718:35→23:003h 25mJetstar

Sunday

JQ94107:00→11:303h 30mJetstar
VA129009:10→13:403h 30mVirgin Australia
JQ3310:00→14:303h 30mJetstar
QF70311:35→16:003h 25mQantas
VA129211:40→16:103h 30mVirgin Australia
JQ94514:50→19:203h 30mJetstar
JQ94718:35→23:003h 25mJetstar
JQ94920:35→00:553h 20mJetstar

Cairns to Melbourne — frequently asked

How long is the flight from Cairns to Melbourne?: CNS–MEL is 3h 20m nonstop, covering 2,314 km (1,438 mi).
Which airlines fly nonstop from Cairns to Melbourne?: Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia operate this route nonstop.
How much is a flight from Cairns to Melbourne?: One-way fares on CNS–MEL recently started from $101. The lowest recent fare is for travel in March 2027. Fares change daily, so check current prices before booking.
How often do flights run from Cairns to Melbourne?: The route is served 7 days a week (51 scheduled departures).