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JQ Return flights from $144
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Dep. Sat 15 NovRet. Sat 22 Nov$144
JQ,VA Return flights from $155
Dep. Tue 04 NovRet. Tue 18 Nov$155
Dep. Sat 13 SepRet. Sun 14 Sep$173
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Dep. Fri 31 OctRet. Sat 01 Nov$252
Dep. Fri 26 SepRet. Sun 28 Sep$312
VA Return flights from $180
Dep. Tue 04 NovRet. Tue 18 Nov$180
Dep. Fri 31 OctRet. Sat 01 Nov$239
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Dep. Sat 13 SepRet. Sun 14 Sep$247
Dep. Fri 26 SepRet. Sun 28 Sep$335
QF,VA Return flights from $284
Dep. Tue 04 NovRet. Tue 18 Nov$284
Dep. Sat 13 SepRet. Sun 14 Sep$377
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Dep. Fri 31 OctRet. Sat 01 Nov$388
Dep. Fri 26 SepRet. Sun 28 Sep$414
JQ,QF Return flights from $299
Dep. Tue 04 NovRet. Tue 18 Nov$299
Dep. Sat 13 SepRet. Sun 14 Sep$303
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Dep. Fri 31 OctRet. Sat 01 Nov$402
Dep. Fri 26 SepRet. Sun 28 Sep$441
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $397
Dep. Fri 31 OctRet. Sat 01 Nov$397
Dep. Tue 04 NovRet. Tue 18 Nov$489
QF Return flights from $416
Dep. Tue 04 NovRet. Tue 18 Nov$416
Dep. Sat 13 SepRet. Sun 14 Sep$550
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Dep. Fri 31 OctRet. Sat 01 Nov$617
Dep. Fri 26 SepRet. Sun 28 Sep$618
EK Return flights from $1,397
Dep. Fri 31 OctRet. Sat 01 Nov$1,397
Dep. Sat 13 SepRet. Sun 14 Sep$1,583
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Dep. Fri 26 SepRet. Sun 28 Sep$1,938

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Melbourne Travel Information

Did you know...

  • The quickest return flight on this route is 6 hrs 45 mins on
  • Melbourne (Tullamarine) has the IATA code of MEL.
  • Freshwater Connection train station is conveniently located to Cairns airport.
  • The distance from Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Cairns is 2,314 kilometres.

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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