S$170 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$170 for one-way flights and S$347 for return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Virgin Australia
Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$347
Return
Found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 10 Oct from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun, 12 Oct, priced at S$347 Found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 10 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$372
Return
Found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 10 Oct from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Fri, 17 Oct, priced at S$372 Found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 10 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$381
Return
Found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 10 Oct from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Fri, 17 Oct, priced at S$381 Found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, 10 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$386
Return
Found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 10 Dec from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Fri, 12 Dec, priced at S$386 Found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$396
Return
Found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 10 Dec from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed, 17 Dec, priced at S$396 Found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$400
Return
Found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 10 Oct from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun, 12 Oct, priced at S$400 Found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$410
Return
Found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 10 Oct from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun, 12 Oct, priced at S$410 Found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$424
Return
Found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 10 Dec from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed, 17 Dec, priced at S$424 Found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 8 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$450
Return
Found 17 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 8 Aug from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun, 17 Aug, priced at S$450 Found 17 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
S$451
Return
Found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 10 Dec from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed, 17 Dec, priced at S$451 Found 2 days ago
Cairns to Melbourne route information
Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Tullamarine
Airlines serving
Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
S$346
Distance
2300 km
Average flight time
3 hours 28 mins

Perfect flights from Cairns to Melbourne

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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$347. 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.

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