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Cheapest Airline Jetstar Airways

The cheapest airline(s) flying from Melbourne to Cairns is Jetstar Airways.

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Cheapest Month November

Travel Period: March 2025 - February 2026

The cheapest month(s) to fly from Melbourne to Cairns is November.

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Cheapest Day of the Week Monday

The cheapest day(s) of the week to fly from Melbourne to Cairns is Monday.

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Last Updated: Sun, 2 Feb, 2025

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      • 12:45 MEL
        15:05 CNS
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      • MELMelbourne Airport 12:45 - CNS 15:05 3h 20m Direct
      • MELMelbourne Airport 12:45
      • CNSCairns Airport 15:05
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      • 06:15 MEL
        08:30 CNS
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      • MELMelbourne Airport 06:15 - CNS 08:30 3h 15m Direct
      • MELMelbourne Airport 06:15
      • CNSCairns Airport 08:30
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      • Jetstar Airways (JQ 34)Airbus A321 Neo
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      • 09:45 MEL
        12:05 CNS
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      • MELMelbourne Airport 09:45 - CNS 12:05 3h 20m Direct
      • MELMelbourne Airport 09:45
      • CNSCairns Airport 12:05
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      • Qantas (QF 702)Boeing 737 800
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      • 11:20 MEL
        17:10 CNS
        6Hrs, 50m 1 Stop (BNE)
      • MELMelbourne Airport 11:20 - CNS 17:10 6h 50m 1 Stop (BNE) Brisbane
      • MELMelbourne Airport 11:20
        BNEBrisbane Airport 14:55
      • BNEBrisbane Airport 12:35
        CNSCairns Airport 17:10
      • 6h 50m (2h 20m)
      • 1 Stop BNE · Brisbane 2h 20m
      • Qantas (QF 618)Boeing 737 800
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      • 16:20 AVV
        22:45 CNS
        7Hrs, 25m 1 Stop (BNE)
      • AVVMelbourne Avalon Airport 16:20 - CNS 22:45 7h 25m 1 Stop (BNE) Brisbane
      • AVVMelbourne Avalon Airport 16:20
        BNEBrisbane Airport 20:25
      • BNEBrisbane Airport 17:30
        CNSCairns Airport 22:45
      • 7h 25m (2h 55m)
      • 1 Stop BNE · Brisbane 2h 55m
      • Jetstar Airways (JQ 634)Airbus
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      • 18:25 MEL
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      • MELMelbourne Airport 18:25 - CNS 22:45 5h 20m 1 Stop (BNE) Brisbane
      • MELMelbourne Airport 18:25
        BNEBrisbane Airport 20:25
      • BNEBrisbane Airport 19:40
        CNSCairns Airport 22:45
      • 5h 20m (45m)
      • 1 Stop BNE · Brisbane 45m
      • Qantas (QF 632)Boeing 737 800
        Qantas (QF 1794)Embraer Emb E90
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      • 06:00 AVV
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      • AVVMelbourne Avalon Airport 06:00 - CNS 11:50 6h 50m 1 Stop (SYD) Sydney
      • AVVMelbourne Avalon Airport 06:00
        SYDSydney Kingsford Smith Airport 09:45
      • SYDSydney Kingsford Smith Airport 07:25
        CNSCairns Airport 11:50
      • 6h 50m (2h 20m)
      • 1 Stop SYD · Sydney 2h 20m
      • Jetstar Airways (JQ 602)Airbus
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      • 08:10 AVV
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      • AVVMelbourne Avalon Airport 08:10 - CNS 13:30 6h 20m 1 Stop (SYD) Sydney
      • AVVMelbourne Avalon Airport 08:10
        SYDSydney Kingsford Smith Airport 11:30
      • SYDSydney Kingsford Smith Airport 09:45
        CNSCairns Airport 13:30
      • 6h 20m (1h 45m)
      • 1 Stop SYD · Sydney 1h 45m
      • Jetstar Airways (JQ 604)Airbus
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      What’s the fastest flight time from Melbourne to Cairns?

      The fastest flight time for direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns is 3 hours 15 minutes. Check latest flight schedules & prices on Wego.

      What’s the most popular airline flying from Melbourne to Cairns?

      The most popular airline flying from Melbourne to Cairns is Jetstar Airways. Find the latest flight deals on Wego.

      How far is Cairns from Melbourne?

      The flight distance between Melbourne and Cairns is 2325km. Check all available flights on Wego.

      When is the earliest and latest flight of the day?

      The earliest flight of the day departs at 06:00. The last flight of the day departs at 11:20. See the full list of flight times on Wego.

      How many airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

      There are 2 airlines that offer direct flights from Melbourne to Cairns. Find out the list of airlines on Wego.

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