NZ$224 Cheap Flights Cairns to Melbourne (CNS-MEL)

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Cheap Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Sat., 8 Mar. - Sun., 23 Mar.
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
NZ$426 Return, found 21 hours ago
NZ$426
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat., 8 Mar. from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun., 23 Mar., priced at NZ$426 found 21 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Tue., 15 Apr. - Wed., 23 Apr.
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
NZ$448 Return, found 14 hours ago
NZ$448
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue., 15 Apr. from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed., 23 Apr., priced at NZ$448 found 14 hours ago
Jetstar
Mon., 10 Mar. - Sun., 23 Mar.
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
NZ$475 Return, found 21 hours ago
NZ$475
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon., 10 Mar. from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun., 23 Mar., priced at NZ$475 found 21 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Tue., 15 Apr. - Wed., 23 Apr.
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
NZ$484 Return, found 14 hours ago
NZ$484
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue., 15 Apr. from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed., 23 Apr., priced at NZ$484 found 14 hours ago
Jetstar
Sun., 20 Apr. - Sun., 4 May
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
NZ$485 Return, found 21 hours ago
NZ$485
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun., 20 Apr. from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun., 4 May, priced at NZ$485 found 21 hours ago
Jetstar
Sat., 22 Mar. - Sat., 12 Apr.
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
NZ$493 Return, found 21 hours ago
NZ$493
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat., 22 Mar. from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sat., 12 Apr., priced at NZ$493 found 21 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Tue., 15 Apr. - Wed., 23 Apr.
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
NZ$521 Return, found 14 hours ago
NZ$521
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue., 15 Apr. from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed., 23 Apr., priced at NZ$521 found 14 hours ago
Jetstar
Sat., 5 Apr. - Mon., 21 Apr.
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
NZ$541 Return, found 21 hours ago
NZ$541
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat., 5 Apr. from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Mon., 21 Apr., priced at NZ$541 found 21 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Tue., 15 Apr. - Wed., 23 Apr.
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
NZ$545 Return, found 14 hours ago
NZ$545
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue., 15 Apr. from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Wed., 23 Apr., priced at NZ$545 found 14 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sun., 27 Apr. - Sun., 11 May
CNS
Cairns
MEL
Melbourne
NZ$590 Return, found 21 hours ago
NZ$590
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun., 27 Apr. from Cairns to Melbourne, returning Sun., 11 May, priced at NZ$590 found 21 hours ago
Flight from Cairns to Melbourne route information
Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Tullamarine
Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
NZ$426
Distance
2300 km

Perfect flights from Cairns to Melbourne

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Our flexible Cairns Intl. to Tullamarine ticket options cater to your travel preferences, with incredible one-way fares from NZ$224 and roundtrip prices from NZ$426. Whether you're planning a short city break or a longer adventure, our dynamic pricing ensures that you find the best deals for your journey.
 
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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 NZ$426. 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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