Cheap Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) from HK$973~

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at HK$973 for one-way flights and HK$2,279 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Virgin Australia
Fri, 10 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
HK$2,279 Return, found 15 hours ago
HK$2,279
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 10 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Mon, 13 Apr, priced at HK$2,279 found 15 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 3 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
HK$2,471 Return, found 1 day ago
HK$2,471
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 3 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sat, 11 Apr, priced at HK$2,471 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 10 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
HK$2,495 Return, found 15 hours ago
HK$2,495
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 10 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Mon, 13 Apr, priced at HK$2,495 found 15 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 6 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
HK$2,526 Return, found 1 day ago
HK$2,526
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 6 Aug from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sat, 8 Aug, priced at HK$2,526 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 3 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
HK$2,716 Return, found 1 day ago
HK$2,716
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 3 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sat, 11 Apr, priced at HK$2,716 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 6 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
HK$2,742 Return, found 1 day ago
HK$2,742
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 6 Aug from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sat, 8 Aug, priced at HK$2,742 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 6 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
HK$2,833 Return, found 1 day ago
HK$2,833
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 6 Aug from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sat, 8 Aug, priced at HK$2,833 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Fri, 10 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
HK$2,834 Return, found 15 hours ago
HK$2,834
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 10 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Mon, 13 Apr, priced at HK$2,834 found 15 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 3 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
HK$2,848 Return, found 1 day ago
HK$2,848
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 3 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sat, 11 Apr, priced at HK$2,848 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 3 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
HK$2,852 Return, found 1 day ago
HK$2,852
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 3 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sat, 11 Apr, priced at HK$2,852 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From HK$1,175 - HK$2,272 per traveller.
Cairns to Melbourne route information
Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Tullamarine
Airlines serving
Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
HK$2,278
Distance
2300 km
Average flight time
4 hours 25 mins

Flights from Cairns to Melbourne

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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 HK$2,279. 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 canceled 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 kilometers 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 traveling with friends) or the latest bestseller.
Which airlines fly direct from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
Many travelers 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 traveler favorite.
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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