£61 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 and start at £61 for one-way flights and £204 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Flight from Cairns to Melbourne route information
Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Tullamarine
Airlines serving
Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
£203
Distance
2300 km

Compare flights from Cairns to Melbourne easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Cairns to Melbourne. Operating between them 18 flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Qantas, Emirates, Jetstar, China Southern Airlines, Air India, China Eastern Airlines, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines fly direct, getting you to Tullamarine in just 3hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Cairns Intl. to Tullamarine.  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Cairns Intl. (CNS) to Tullamarine (MEL) 

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Cairns to Melbourne today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Cairns Intl. to Tullamarine start at just £204 and range up to £235.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Cairns and Melbourne
  • booking your flight during December, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Cairns to Melbourne flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Cairns Intl. to Tullamarine for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

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 £204. 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.

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