
Popular airlines from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
- Qantas Airways
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- Virgin Australia
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Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $117 for one-way flights and CA $271 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.










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Origin airport | Tullamarine |
Destination airport | Cairns Intl. |
Airlines serving | Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia |
Roundtrip price | CA $271 |
Distance | 2300 km |
Average flight time | 3 hours 22 mins |
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- Fly in October when flight prices are normally at their lowest
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