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Flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne Tullamarine

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,521. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.R 1,149 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,149, select.
Melbourne.R 1,157 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,157, select.
Melbourne.R 1,166 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,166, select.
Melbourne.R 1,260 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,260, select.
Melbourne.R 1,435 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,435, select.
Melbourne.R 1,438 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,438, select.
Melbourne.R 1,443 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,443, select.
Melbourne.R 1,443 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,443, select.
Melbourne.R 1,443 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,443, select.
Melbourne.R 1,478 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Cairns on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,478, select.
Melbourne.R 1,519 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Cairns on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,519, select.
Melbourne.R 1,519 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Cairns on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,519, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Melbourne Tullamarine

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Melbourne Tullamarine flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jun
from R 1,260
Jul
from R 1,443
Aug
from R 1,157
Sep
from R 1,443
Oct
from R 1,519
Nov
from R 1,166
Dec
from R 1,519
Jan
from R 1,478
Feb
from R 1,149
Mar
from R 1,443
Apr
from R 1,435
May
from R 1,438

Direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne Tullamarine

Cairns to Melbourne Tullamarine: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cairns to Melbourne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Melbourne Tullamarine.

Melbourne Essendon

11km from central Melbourne
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Melbourne Tullamarine

19km from central Melbourne
Cheapest
from R 1,149
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Melbourne Avalon

50km from central Melbourne
from R 2,227
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Cairns to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,149
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time3 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week245

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne Tullamarine: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Melbourne Tullamarine is R 2,287. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Melbourne Tullamarine.
Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly direct from Cairns to Melbourne Tullamarine.
As of June 2026, there are 245 flights per week flying from Cairns to Melbourne Tullamarine.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Melbourne Tullamarine is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on Monday, 24 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne Tullamarine.

Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.

  • Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne one hour ahead of Cairns.

  • Flights from CNS to MEL start at 07:00 — the earliest with Jetstar. The latest departure is at 21:30 with Jetstar. Overall, you can choose from 47 weekly Cairns Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CNS to MEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You can fly nonstop to Melbourne, Australia. Jet off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Jetstar.

  • Among carriers operating CNS to MEL flights, Jetstar has the best track record for timely arrivals.

  • If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CNS and MEL:

    • Sydney Airport

    • Brisbane Airport

    • Townsville Airport

Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • 74% of flights leaving from Cairns Airport land at their destination on time.

  • Cairns Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Cairns. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near CNS? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Melbourne based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Cairns Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNS to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its leading attractions. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you want to check out another corner of Australia, consider Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach are among its highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Cairns to Melbourne

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.