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Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) Flights from ₹10,216

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Jetstar
JQ-946
19:15
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
3h 25m
Non-stop
22:40
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹10,216
per person
✕ Non-refundable14 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-948
17:25
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
3h 25m
Non-stop
20:50
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹12,610
per person
✕ Non-refundable14 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-34
06:25
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
3h 20m
Non-stop
09:45
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,029
per person
✕ Non-refundable13 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-574
21:05
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
11h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 6h 45mBNE Airport
08:30
07/15/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,154
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-942
11:20
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
3h 20m
Non-stop
14:40
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹17,738
per person
✕ Non-refundable13 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-944
15:15
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
3h 20m
Non-stop
18:35
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹17,738
per person
✕ Non-refundable13 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-564
10:35
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
10h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 5h 50mBNE Airport
21:00
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹19,555
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-1291
06:25
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
3h 25m
Non-stop
09:50
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹19,605
per person
✕ Non-refundable11 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-845
13:00
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
5h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 0h 45mSYD Airport
18:25
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹19,973
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 5 seats11 fare options
V Australia
VA-841
12:00
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
6h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 1h 45mSYD Airport
18:25
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹19,973
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 5 seats8 fare options
V Australia
VA-833
10:00
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
8h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 3h 45mSYD Airport
18:25
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹19,973
per person
✕ Non-refundable9 fare options
V Australia
VA-827
09:00
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
9h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 4h 45mSYD Airport
18:25
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹19,973
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 5 seats5 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-833
10:00
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
5h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 1h 15mSYD Airport
15:55
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,005
per person
✕ Non-refundable7 fare options
V Australia
VA-827
09:00
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
6h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 2h 15mSYD Airport
15:55
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,005
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
V Australia
VA-823
08:30
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
7h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 2h 45mSYD Airport
15:55
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,005
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-606
10:30
07/14/2026
AVV
Melbourne International Airport
22h 50m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 18h 15mSYD Airport
09:20
07/15/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,148
per person
✓ Refundable4 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-608
14:55
07/14/2026
AVV
Melbourne International Airport
18h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 13h 50mSYD Airport
09:20
07/15/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,148
per person
✓ Refundable4 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-534
11:05
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
11h 20m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 6h 45mSYD Airport
22:25
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,372
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-303
06:00
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
5h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 0h 30mBNE Airport
11:10
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,565
per person
✕ Non-refundable7 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-309
07:10
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
6h 0m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 20mBNE Airport
13:10
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,565
per person
✕ Non-refundable7 fare options
V Australia
VA-303
06:00
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
7h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 2h 30mBNE Airport
13:10
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,565
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-632
08:50
07/14/2026
AVV
Melbourne International Airport
23h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 19h 5mBNE Airport
08:30
07/15/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,750
per person
✓ Refundable4 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-430
07:15
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
11h 30m
1 Stop
⏱ OOL · 6h 55mOOL Airport
18:45
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,916
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-512
12:15
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
10h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 5h 35mSYD Airport
22:25
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹21,052
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
Qantas
QF-620
14:20
07/14/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
8h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 3h 35mBNE Airport
22:45
07/14/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹21,572
per person
✕ Non-refundable6 fare options
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Melbourne (MEL)
📍 Melbourne International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 10
📐 Latitude: -37.673302
📐 Longitude: 144.843002
Cairns (CNS)
📍 Cairns International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 10
📐 Latitude: -16.885799408
📐 Longitude: 145.755004883

✈ Distance: Melbourne,Australia to Cairns,Australia2313.19 km

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Melbourne to Cairns — what to expect when booking

The MEL–CNS route is served by multiple carriers throughout the year. Fares on this route can move quickly — a price available now may not be there 30 minutes later.

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The distance between Melbourne,Australia and Cairns,Australia is approximately 2313.19 km.

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❓ Frequently asked questions — Melbourne to Cairns flights

Generally yes — fares on most routes are most competitive around 4–6 weeks before departure. Booking earlier usually means better availability and a lower base fare when your dates are fixed.

The straight-line distance between Melbourne,Australia (MEL) and Cairns,Australia (CNS) is approximately 2313.19 km. Actual flying distance may vary slightly depending on routing.

Non-stop availability on this route varies by airline schedule and season. Use the filters below to quickly check whether direct options are available on your selected date.

Mid-week departures often show lower prices than weekend travel on many routes. Use the date strip above to compare nearby days quickly.