S$187 Cheap Flights from Cairns to Melbourne

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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Melbourne (CNS-MEL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$187 for one-way flights and S$240 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$240 Return, just found
S$240
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 24 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at S$240 just found
Jetstar
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$248 Return, just found
S$248
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 24 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at S$248 just found
Jetstar
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$271 Return, just found
S$271
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 24 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at S$271 just found
Jetstar
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$289 Return, just found
S$289
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 24 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at S$289 just found
Jetstar
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$297 Return, just found
S$297
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 24 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at S$297 just found
Jetstar
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$316 Return, just found
S$316
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 24 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at S$316 just found
Jetstar
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$321 Return, just found
S$321
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 24 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at S$321 just found
Jetstar
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$339 Return, just found
S$339
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 24 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun, 26 Apr, priced at S$339 just found
Virgin Australia
Fri, 17 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$363 Return, found 3 days ago
S$363
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 17 Apr from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Thu, 23 Apr, priced at S$363 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 10 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$624 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$624
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 10 Jun from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Mon, 15 Jun, priced at S$624 found 1 hour ago

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from CNS to MEL?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price available for a round-trip journey from CNS to Tullamarine Airport was S$240. Fares this good don't last forever, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from CNS to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
Most flights can be cancelled online, but every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do have to cancel your flight, visit our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from CNS to Tullamarine Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Cairns Airport to Tullamarine Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Cairns Airport to Tullamarine Airport?
It's around 2,300 kilometres between Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and Tullamarine Airport, so you'll be flying for a while. Keep yourself occupied with things like playing cards (if you're travelling with friends) or the latest bestseller.
Which airlines fly direct from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
Many travellers choose to fly with Jetstar (JQ) from Cairns Airport to MEL. It offers 117 monthly flights, so you can pick a flight time that's perfect for you. Offering 69 flights per month along this route, Virgin Australia (VA) is another traveller favourite.
Are CNS to Tullamarine Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally pick up a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from CNS to MEL showing up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals continuously — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines advertise prices that far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Tullamarine
Airlines serving
Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
S$239
Distance
2300 km
Average flight time
3 hours 27 mins

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