Flights from Melbourne to Cairns

MELCNS

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

Nonstop
3h 20m
Distance
2,314 km
Frequency
7×/week
One-way from
$98
Airlines
Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia
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Fares by month

One-way, per person

Lowest fares Aviasales travelers found in recent searches; some may include a connection. Prices change often — tap a month to see live fares.

Weekly schedule

Monday

  • VA129106:05→08:303h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ3406:25→08:453h 20mJetstar
  • QF70208:25→10:503h 25mQantas
  • VA129308:35→11:003h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ94212:20→14:403h 20mJetstar
  • QF70414:15→16:403h 25mQantas
  • JQ94415:35→17:553h 20mJetstar
  • JQ94620:05→22:303h 25mJetstar

Tuesday

  • VA129106:05→08:303h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ3406:25→08:453h 20mJetstar
  • QF70208:25→10:503h 25mQantas
  • VA129308:35→11:003h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ94212:20→14:403h 20mJetstar
  • JQ94415:35→17:553h 20mJetstar
  • JQ94620:05→22:303h 25mJetstar

Wednesday

  • VA129106:05→08:303h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ3406:25→08:453h 20mJetstar
  • QF70208:25→10:503h 25mQantas
  • VA129308:35→11:003h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ94212:20→14:403h 20mJetstar
  • JQ94415:35→17:553h 20mJetstar
  • JQ94620:05→22:303h 25mJetstar

Thursday

  • VA129106:25→09:504h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ3406:25→09:454h 20mJetstar
  • QF70208:25→11:504h 25mQantas
  • VA129309:35→13:004h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ94211:20→14:404h 20mJetstar
  • JQ94415:35→18:554h 20mJetstar
  • VA129716:55→20:204h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ94619:05→22:304h 25mJetstar

Friday

  • JQ3406:25→09:454h 20mJetstar
  • VA129106:25→09:504h 25mVirgin Australia
  • QF70208:25→11:504h 25mQantas
  • VA129309:35→13:004h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ94211:20→14:404h 20mJetstar
  • JQ94415:35→18:554h 20mJetstar
  • VA129716:55→20:204h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ94817:25→20:504h 25mJetstar
  • JQ94619:05→22:304h 25mJetstar

Saturday

  • VA129106:25→09:504h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ3406:25→09:454h 20mJetstar
  • QF70208:25→11:504h 25mQantas
  • VA129309:35→13:004h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ94211:20→14:404h 20mJetstar
  • JQ94415:35→18:554h 20mJetstar
  • VA129716:55→20:204h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ94817:25→20:504h 25mJetstar
  • JQ94619:05→22:304h 25mJetstar

Sunday

  • VA129106:05→08:303h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ3406:55→09:153h 20mJetstar
  • QF70208:25→10:503h 25mQantas
  • VA129308:35→11:003h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ94212:20→14:403h 20mJetstar
  • JQ94415:35→17:553h 20mJetstar
  • VA129716:45→19:103h 25mVirgin Australia
  • JQ94817:25→19:503h 25mJetstar
  • JQ94620:05→22:303h 25mJetstar

Melbourne to Cairns — frequently asked

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
MEL–CNS is 3h 20m nonstop, covering 2,314 km (1,438 mi).
Which airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne to Cairns?
Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia operate this route nonstop.
How much is a flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
One-way fares on MEL–CNS recently started from $98. 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 Melbourne to Cairns?
The route is served 7 days a week (57 scheduled departures).