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How long does a flight take between Melbourne and Cairns?

The flight from Melbourne to Cairns has a duration of 5h 38m.

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

The cheapest one-way flight costs £89 flying with Jetstar Airways and the cheapest return flight costs £174 with Jetstar Airways.

How many airports are there in the city of Melbourne?

Melbourne has 1 airport: MEL - All airports.

How many airports does Cairns have?

There are 1 airports in Cairns: Cairns Airport

Which Cairns airport is the most central?

The most central airport is Cairns Airport, 5.6km.

Which airlines have flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

There are 3 airlines with flights from Melbourne to Cairns; Those that offer lower prices are Jetstar Airways (£221), Virgin Australia (£313), Qantas Airways (£392).

Schedules of the first and last flight from Melbourne to Cairns

The first flight from Melbourne to Cairns is at 09:45 and the last flight departs at 22:40.

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Flights to Cairns from Melbourne

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairns from £89. Melbourne (Australia) - Cairns (Australia) return flights from £174. From 19/08/2026 (Wednesday) - 27/08/2026 (Thursday). Check for the dates with the lowest prices and find the cheapest rates.

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Cheap flights from MEL - All airports to Cairns

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Melbourne to Cairns flight information

DEPARTING FROM:

MEL - All airports

ARRIVING IN:

Cairns Airport

AIRLINES:

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Texel Air

AVG FLIGHT TIME:

5h 38m

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