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How long does a flight take between Cairns and Melbourne?

The flight from Cairns to Melbourne has a duration of 3h 41m.

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

The cheapest one-way flight costs £88 flying with Virgin Australia and the cheapest return flight costs £360 with Jetstar Airways.

How many airports are there in the city of Cairns?

Cairns has 1 airport: Cairns Airport.

How many airports does Melbourne have?

There are 1 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Airport

Which Melbourne airport is the most central?

The most central airport is Melbourne Airport, 18.9km.

Which airlines have flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

There are 3 airlines with flights from Cairns to Melbourne; Those that offer lower prices are Virgin Australia (£97), Jetstar Airways (£99), Qantas Airways (£270).

Schedules of the first and last flight from Cairns to Melbourne

The first flight from Cairns to Melbourne is at 10:30 and the last flight departs at 00:30.

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Flights to Melbourne from Cairns

Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne from £88. Cairns (Australia) - Melbourne (Australia) return flights from £360. From 13/07/2026 (Monday) - 16/07/2026 (Thursday). Check for the dates with the lowest prices and find the cheapest rates.

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Cairns to Melbourne flight information

DEPARTING FROM:

Cairns Airport

ARRIVING IN:

Melbourne Airport

AIRLINES:

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Texel Air

AVG FLIGHT TIME:

3h 41m

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