How many airports are there in Melbourne?

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.

How much are return flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Melbourne is £72. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Cairns to Melbourne?

3 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Melbourne.

Which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Melbourne?

Qantas, Etihad Airways and Jetstar fly direct from Cairns to Melbourne.

How many flights are there a week from Cairns to Melbourne?

As of May 2024, there are 141 flights per week flying from Cairns to Melbourne.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Melbourne?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Melbourne is usually November.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Melbourne?

If you're flying from Cairns Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 11.7 miles away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from £72 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne on Thursday, 7 November 2024 .

Can I get a direct flight from Cairns Airport to Melbourne?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Cairns Airport to Melbourne?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Melbourne?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Melbourne?

In May, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

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Melbourne.£72 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Nov, returning Sun, 10 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 7 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 10 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £72, select.

Melbourne.£90 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Feb, returning Thu, 20 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 12 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 20 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £90, select.

Melbourne.£98 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Feb, returning Tue, 11 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Sat, 22 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 11 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £98, select.

Melbourne.£104 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Sep, returning Sat, 7 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Wed, 4 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 7 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.

Melbourne.£104 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Oct, returning Sat, 2 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 22 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 2 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.

Melbourne.£104 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Aug, returning Tue, 6 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 1 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 6 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.

Melbourne.£104 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jul, returning Fri, 9 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Thu, 25 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 9 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.

Melbourne.£104 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Dec, returning Mon, 9 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Cairns on Tue, 3 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 9 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From £104, select.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Cheapest flight found	£72
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	3 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	141

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

: There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
: The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Melbourne is £72. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: 3 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Melbourne.
: Qantas, Etihad Airways and Jetstar fly direct from Cairns to Melbourne.
: As of May 2024, there are 141 flights per week flying from Cairns to Melbourne.
: The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Melbourne is usually November.
: If you're flying from Cairns Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 11.7 miles away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from £72.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Melbourne on Thursday, 7 November 2024.
: Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: In May, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
: Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Flight Information

Cairns Airport (CNS) is thought of as a "small" airport, but there are a number of daily flights from Cairns to Melbourne. Six airlines offer service from Cairns to Melbourne, flying directly into Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and into Melbourne Avalon (AVV) through indirect routes. Cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne can be found on Virgin Australia, Tigerair Australia, and Qantas. Airlines also providing flights from Cairns to Melbourne include Emirates, Jetstar, and Air New Zealand. Flights with non-stop Cairns to Melbourne routes are provided by Tigerair Australia, Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar. All these airlines also offer flights with at least one stop. If you have some flexibility in your schedule, you might be able to find cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne.

Cairns Airport advises travellers to arrive at least two hours before a flight. This will give you plenty of time to grab a snack or do some shopping in the domestic terminal. It’s one of the two terminals at Cairns, with the international terminal being the other. Check out La Porchetta, Hungry Jacks, Trib's Cafe, and Great Northern Brewery for food and drinks in the departure lounge area of the airport.

You can pick up merchandise or travel necessities at one of the stores or duty-free shops. The Travel Store, World of Chocolate, Tech 2 Go, and JR Duty Free are all here. The great majority of flights from Cairns to Melbourne fly into Melbourne Airport (MEL), the second busiest airport in Australia. Melbourne Avalon (AVV) is where the other flights land.

What to Expect Upon Arrival in Melbourne

When arriving into Melbourne Tullamarine, flights come into Terminal 4. If you need to find a car hire, rental car companies are located on the ground floor of the car parks for Terminal 1, 2, and 3. Taxis are available at the ground floor level outside of all terminals. Skybus express bus service to and from Melbourne runs every 10 minutes around the clock all year long, including public holidays.

Public buses also operate from the transport hub in the Terminal 4 car park. Everything is in one big building at Avalon. There are a number of car hire companies on-site. SkyBus also services this airport for the nearly 36-mile trip into the centre of Melbourne. Also available are taxis or Uber.

Weather and Time Zone in Melbourne

The weather in Melbourne can be very warm and dry in the summer, exceeding 30 degrees Celsius whereas Cairns sees quite a bit of rain between December and February. Spring weather in Melbourne is especially tough to predict, from September to November, when temperatures average about 15 degrees Celsius, but the weather can shift suddenly from sunny to rainy.

Temperatures are warmer in Cairns during the same time of year. There will be no jet lag when you travel from Cairns to Melbourne. The two cities are in the same time zone except for daylight savings time, from October through March. At that time, Melbourne is one hour ahead of Cairns.

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