Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £133 and £206 in January. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £151 on Jetstar (11 Jan–14 Jan).

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

How often are flights from Cairns to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 17% of weekly flights between Cairns and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £133 and £206 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £151 on Jetstar (11 Jan–14 Jan).

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport can take about 3h 30m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £151. There are 1436 mi between Cairns and Melbourne Airport. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Melbourne Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Virgin Australia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £23. Users have also found prices from £58 and £136 on Jetstar and Qantas Airways, respectively.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (average of £148). Flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of £225). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from CNS to MEL are scheduled on a Tuesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Question 11

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 13

What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport are KLM (87%), Japan Airlines (86%) and Emirates (80%).

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to MEL?

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 90% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 15

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Cairns; the airport handles an average of 17 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Cairns airport to Melbourne. It is only a 2.8 mi journey to Cairns (CNS) from Cairns’s city center.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

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When you search for this flight from Cairns to Melbourne, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cairns to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Melbourne from Cairns by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cairns to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Question 22

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Round-trip from	£151
One-way from	£113
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£172
Good one-way deal	£145 or less

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to MEL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 90% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £133 and £206 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £151 on Jetstar (11 Jan–14 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from CNS to MEL are scheduled on a Tuesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How often are flights from Cairns to Melbourne delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Cairns and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £133 and £206 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £151 on Jetstar (11 Jan–14 Jan).