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Last minute flights from Cairns to Melbourne

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Cairns Melbourne

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Wed., 08 Jan. CNS - MEL

Mon., 13 Jan. MEL - CNS

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$344 $309

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Tue., 28 Jan. CNS - MEL

$93 $89

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Cairns Melbourne

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Tue., 31 Dec. CNS - MEL

Sat., 04 Jan. MEL - CNS

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$254 $228

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Cairns Melbourne

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Sat., 28 Dec. CNS - MEL

Fri., 10 Jan. MEL - CNS

-11 %

$323 $288

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Cairns Melbourne

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Mon., 06 Jan. CNS - MEL

Fri., 10 Jan. MEL - CNS

$366 $341

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Cairns Melbourne

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Sat., 18 Jan. CNS - MEL

Sun., 26 Jan. MEL - CNS

$269 $251

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

10% Trains are 10% more expensive in Melbourne than in Cairns.

Cairns $5

Melbourne $5.3

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

10% The average meal is 10% more expensive in Melbourne than in Cairns.

Cairns $23.5

Melbourne $25

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

40% A taxi fare in Melbourne is 40% cheaper than in Cairns.

Cairns $10

Melbourne $5.5

Coffee Regular cappuccino

14% Coffee in Melbourne is 14% cheaper than in Cairns.

Cairns $6.25

Melbourne $5.39

Distance: 2325 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 11 kms

Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 50 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Melbourne

How long does the flight take to go from Cairns to Melbourne?

The total flight time between Cairns and Melbourne is of around 03:25 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,330 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Melbourne is $89. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Melbourne expensive to visit compared to Cairns?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Melbourne costs an average of 5.50 AUD, 45% cheaper than Cairns, with a fare of 10.00 AUD, while train tickets costs 6% more in Melbourne: 5.30 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Cairns. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in Melbourne, 6% more than the 23.50 AUD in Cairns. The price of the coffee is around 14% cheaper in Melbourne, with an average of 5.39 AUD, while in Cairns the coffee costs 6.25 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cairns to Melbourne?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Cairns. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

Which airports have flights between Cairns and Melbourne?

The main airport route flying between Cairns and Melbourne is: Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Jetstar. Tiger Airways Australia. Virgin Australia.