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virginaustralia
VA-1293
09:35
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
3h 25m
Non-stop
13:00
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹10,817
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 3 seats6 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-1291
06:25
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
3h 25m
Non-stop
09:50
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹13,548
per person
✕ Non-refundable6 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-34
06:25
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
3h 20m
Non-stop
09:45
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹14,220
per person
✕ Non-refundable6 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-946
19:15
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
3h 25m
Non-stop
22:40
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹14,220
per person
✕ Non-refundable6 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-574
21:05
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
11h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 6h 45mBNE Airport
08:30
05/08/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,036
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-303
06:00
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
5h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 0h 30mBNE Airport
11:10
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,218
per person
✕ Non-refundable6 fare options
V Australia
VA-337
16:10
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
7h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 2h 30mBNE Airport
23:20
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,218
per person
✕ Non-refundable5 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-504
08:15
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
10h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 5h 30mSYD Airport
18:25
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,374
per person
✕ Non-refundable5 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-500
06:00
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
12h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 7h 45mSYD Airport
18:25
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,374
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-510
06:45
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
11h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 7h 0mSYD Airport
18:25
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,374
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-845
13:00
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
5h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 0h 45mSYD Airport
18:25
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,498
per person
✕ Non-refundable6 fare options
V Australia
VA-833
10:00
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
8h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 3h 45mSYD Airport
18:25
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,498
per person
✕ Non-refundable5 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-560
06:05
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
14h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 10h 15mBNE Airport
21:00
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,712
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-574
21:05
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
14h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 9h 30mBNE Airport
11:15
05/08/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,712
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-524
17:30
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
15h 50m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 11h 15mSYD Airport
09:20
05/08/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹16,847
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
V Australia
VA-827
09:00
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
9h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 4h 45mSYD Airport
18:25
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹17,128
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats3 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-792
07:05
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
9h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ MCY · 5h 15mMCY Airport
17:00
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹17,184
per person
✕ Non-refundable6 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-948
16:15
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
3h 25m
Non-stop
19:40
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹17,305
per person
✓ Refundable🔥 Last 4 seats6 fare options
V Australia
VA-313
08:10
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
24h 30m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 19h 50mBNE Airport
08:40
05/08/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹17,320
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats4 fare options
V Australia
VA-841
12:00
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
6h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 1h 45mSYD Airport
18:25
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹17,447
per person
✕ Non-refundable5 fare options
V Australia
VA-807
06:30
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
9h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 4h 45mSYD Airport
15:55
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹17,494
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 5 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-833
10:00
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
5h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 1h 15mSYD Airport
15:55
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹17,494
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 5 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-827
09:00
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
6h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 2h 15mSYD Airport
15:55
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹17,494
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 4 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-823
08:30
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
7h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 2h 45mSYD Airport
15:55
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹17,494
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 5 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-819
08:00
05/07/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
7h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 3h 15mSYD Airport
15:55
05/07/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹17,494
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 5 seats5 fare options
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Melbourne (MEL)
📍 Melbourne International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 10
📐 Latitude: -37.673302
📐 Longitude: 144.843002
Cairns (CNS)
📍 Cairns International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 10
📐 Latitude: -16.885799408
📐 Longitude: 145.755004883

✈ Distance: Melbourne,Australia to Cairns,Australia2313.19 km

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Melbourne to Cairns — what to expect when booking

The MEL–CNS route is served by multiple carriers throughout the year. Fares on this route can move quickly — a price available now may not be there 30 minutes later.

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The distance between Melbourne,Australia and Cairns,Australia is approximately 2313.19 km.

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❓ Frequently asked questions — Melbourne to Cairns flights

Generally yes — fares on most routes are most competitive around 4–6 weeks before departure. Booking earlier usually means better availability and a lower base fare when your dates are fixed.

The straight-line distance between Melbourne,Australia (MEL) and Cairns,Australia (CNS) is approximately 2313.19 km. Actual flying distance may vary slightly depending on routing.

Non-stop availability on this route varies by airline schedule and season. Use the filters below to quickly check whether direct options are available on your selected date.

Mid-week departures often show lower prices than weekend travel on many routes. Use the date strip above to compare nearby days quickly.