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Melbourne Travel Information

Did you know...

  • has the quickest flight from Cairns to Melbourne (Tullamarine) taking 3 hours and 25 minutes
  • From Cairns to Melbourne (Tullamarine) is 2,314 km.
  • Freshwater Connection train station is 4 kilometres from Cairns airport.
  • MEL is the IATA airport code for Melbourne (Tullamarine).

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne from Cairns?

Right now, September/2025 is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Melbourne. You will pay the most in July/2025.

What airlines fly direct to Melbourne from Cairns?

Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct between Cairns and Melbourne.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Melbourne?

Virgin Australia is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Melbourne.

What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne from Cairns?

The best airline to fly from Cairns to Melbourne is Singapore Airlines and it flies direct. Jetstar is the best budget airline.

How to get from Cairns to Melbourne
Cairns
 to 
Melbourne (Tullamarine)
2h 25m

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