Flight times from Melbourne to Cairns & schedule

The average flight time from Melbourne to Cairns is About 3 hours 25 minutes, covering a distance of About 2,320.47 km.

Flight duration

About 3 hours 25 minutes

Flight distance

About 2,320.47 km

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

The flights usually depart from Melbourne Airport and arrive at Cairns Airport.

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MEL 2:50 PM
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SYD 7:45 PM
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Jetstar Airways JQ608
AVV 2:55 PM
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SYD 7:45 PM
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Jetstar Airways JQ942
MEL 3:35 PM
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Jetstar Airways JQ522
MEL 3:10 PM
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SYD 7:45 PM
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Virgin Australia VA1297
MEL 4:20 PM
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Jetstar Airways JQ610
AVV 4:40 PM
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SYD 7:45 PM
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Jetstar Airways JQ034
MEL 6:25 AM
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Virgin Australia VA1291
MEL 6:15 AM
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Virgin Australia VA803
MEL 6:00 AM
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Virgin Australia VA1413
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Virgin Australia VA803
MEL 6:00 AM
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Virgin Australia VA1421
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Jetstar Airways JQ446
MEL 6:55 PM
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OOL 6:35 AM
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Jetstar Airways JQ602
AVV 6:00 AM
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SYD 6:10 AM
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Jetstar Airways JQ946
MEL 7:45 PM
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Virgin Australia VA309
MEL 7:10 AM
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Virgin Australia VA783
BNE 11:35 AM
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Virgin Australia VA817
MEL 7:45 AM
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Virgin Australia VA1419
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Virgin Australia VA815
MEL 7:30 AM
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Virgin Australia VA813
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Virgin Australia VA811
MEL 7:00 AM
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Virgin Australia VA823
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Virgin Australia VA819
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Virgin Australia VA841
MEL 12:00 PM
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Jetstar Airways JQ448
MEL 11:30 AM
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OOL 6:35 AM
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Virgin Australia VA835
MEL 10:45 AM
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Virgin Australia VA801
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Virgin Australia VA833
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Virgin Australia VA833
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Virgin Australia VA829
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Virgin Australia VA827
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Jetstar Airways JQ562
MEL 9:30 AM
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BNE 3:00 PM
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Virgin Australia VA827
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Virgin Australia VA823
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Virgin Australia VA819
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Jetstar Airways JQ634
AVV 8:40 PM
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BNE 7:00 AM
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Jetstar Airways JQ612
AVV 8:55 PM
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SYD 6:10 AM
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Jetstar Airways JQ946
MEL 7:45 PM
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Virgin Australia VA309
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Virgin Australia VA817
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Virgin Australia VA815
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Jetstar Airways JQ942
MEL 3:35 PM
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Virgin Australia VA1297
MEL 4:20 PM
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Jetstar Airways JQ034
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Virgin Australia VA1291
MEL 6:15 AM
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Jetstar Airways JQ946
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Virgin Australia VA1291
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Virgin Australia VA1297
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FAQs about flight schedules from Melbourne to Cairns

  • When are flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Melbourne to Cairns based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • It takes around 3 hours 24 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS).