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Flights from Cairns to Melbourne – Direct & connecting routes

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CNS to MEL flights and routes map CNS to MEL – All flight route options from Cairns International, Australia to Melbourne International, Australia. These flights are operated by 7 different airlines. Fly non-stop or choose from 5 different connecting flights. The shortest flight time is 3 hours and 25 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.

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Australia CNS Cairns Cairns, QL, Australia
Australia MEL Melbourne , VI, Australia
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Cairns
AustraliaCairns, QL, Australia
Melbourne
AustraliaMelbourne, VI, Australia
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Non-stop route options:

Duration

Qantas
Non-stop with Qantas. 1-2 flights per day.

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3h 25m

Qantas
Non-stop with Qantas.
3h 25m
1-2 flights per day.
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Jetstar
Non-stop with Jetstar. 4 flights per day.

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3h 30m

Jetstar
Non-stop with Jetstar.
3h 30m
4 flights per day.
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Virgin Australia
Non-stop with Virgin Australia. 2 flights per day.

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3h 30m

Virgin Australia
Non-stop with Virgin Australia.
3h 30m
2 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with the same airline:

Duration

Via Sydney SYD
1 stop with Qantas. 1-2 flights per day.

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6h 00m

Via Sydney SYD
1 stop with Qantas.
6h 00m
1-2 flights per day.
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Via Sydney SYD
1 stop with Virgin Australia. 1-2 flights per day.

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6h 20m

Via Sydney SYD
1 stop with Virgin Australia.
6h 20m
1-2 flights per day.
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Via Brisbane BNE
1 stop with Qantas. 5-8 flights per day.

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6h 25m

Via Brisbane BNE
1 stop with Qantas.
6h 25m
5-8 flights per day.
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Via Brisbane BNE
1 stop with Virgin Australia. 4-5 flights per day.

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6h 30m

Via Brisbane BNE
1 stop with Virgin Australia.
6h 30m
4-5 flights per day.
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Via Sunshine Coast MCY
1 stop with Jetstar.
Begins in 28/10

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6h 40m

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Via Sunshine Coast MCY
1 stop with Jetstar.
6h 40m
Begins in 28/10
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Via Brisbane BNE
1 stop with Jetstar. 0-1 flights per day.
Tue,Thu & Sun

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6h 45m

Tue,Thu & Sun
Via Brisbane BNE
1 stop with Jetstar.
6h 45m
0-1 flights per day.
Tue,Thu & Sun
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Via Adelaide ADL
1 stop with Jetstar. 0-1 flights per day.

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6h 48m

Via Adelaide ADL
1 stop with Jetstar.
6h 48m
0-1 flights per day.
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Via Sydney SYD
1 stop with Jetstar. 2-3 flights per day.

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7h 00m

Via Sydney SYD
1 stop with Jetstar.
7h 00m
2-3 flights per day.
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Via Adelaide ADL
1 stop with Virgin Australia. 0-1 flights per day.
Only thursdays

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7h 10m

Only thursdays
Via Adelaide ADL
1 stop with Virgin Australia.
7h 10m
0-1 flights per day.
Only thursdays
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Via Coolangatta (Gold Coast) OOL
1 stop with Jetstar. 1-2 flights per day.

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7h 30m

Via Coolangatta (Gold Coast) OOL
1 stop with Jetstar.
7h 30m
1-2 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with codeshare or different airlines:

Duration

Via Sydney SYD 1 stop with China Eastern Airlines.
CODESHARE

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5h 40m

Via Sydney SYD
5h 40m
1 stop with China Eastern Airlines.
CODESHARE
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Via Brisbane BNE With Qantas & Air Niugini 1-2 flights per day.
CODESHARE

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6h 40m

Via Brisbane BNE
6h 40m
With Qantas & Air Niugini 1-2 flights per day.
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Cairns to Melbourne flights

With over 742 flights every week and 8 different airlines you have a wide range of options. You can fly non-stop to Melbourne (MEL) from Cairns (CNS) with Jetstar, Qantas or Virgin Australia but if a stopover option suits you better you can choose to fly via Sunshine Coast, Brisbane or any other of the 5 alternatives with connectiing airports.

Cairns to Melbourne with Jetstar

You can fly non-stop every weekday with flights departing from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. You can also catch a transit flight via Sunshine Coast or Brisbane.

With Qantas

You can fly non-stop every weekday with flights departing between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. You can also take a connecting flight via Sydney or Brisbane. Qantas is a member of the air alliance OneWorld.

Distance & flight times: Cairns International to Melbourne International

The shortest flight time between CNS and MEL is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

ViaTotal flight timeLayover timeDistance
Direct3h 30m-1445 miles (2325 km)
MCY Sunshine Coast6h 40m2h 5m1732 miles (2787 km)
BNE Brisbane6h 45m1h 40m1729 miles (2782 km)
ADL Adelaide6h 48m2h 30m1732 miles (2787 km)
SYD Sydney7h 0m1h 30m1672 miles (2690 km)
OOL Coolangatta (Gold Coast)7h 30m2h 55m1757 miles (2827 km)
The flight times and layover times in the table above are approximate and may vary depending on flight number, aircraft, airline, weather, and time of day.CNS-MEL flight routesCairns to Melbourne flight routes illustrated on a map.
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You can fly non-stop from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL) with Jetstar, Qantas or Virgin Australia. The flight takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. If you travel with a connecting flight instead, for example via Sunshine Coast, the total flight time will be 6 hours and 40 minutes.

If you're interested in direct flights, Jetstar, Qantas or Virgin Australia is available. For flights with stopovers, Jetstar is also an option.

The flight time between Cairns (CNS) and Melbourne International (MEL) is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. The distance between the two airports is 1672 miles (or 2690 kilometers).

Yes, you can fly non-stop to MEL from CNS with Jetstar, Qantas or Virgin Australia.

A codeshare agreement means that cooperating airlines are able to sell seats on each other’s flights. This means that you are able to travel to more destinations than your airline of choice normally offers. Codeshare flights are also beneficial because of the seamless transits you can get with connecting flights from the same airline. The downside of choosing a codeshare flight can be that you in some cases can’t upgrade codeshare flights or use elite benefits.

A connecting or transit flight means that you reach your final destination through two or more flights – in other words a non-direct flight. You will change to a new aircraft after your first flight, this may include moving to another terminal at the airport aswell. The time required to transfer passengers and luggage between flights is called Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) and are always taken into account here on Flightroutes.com.

If you bought your whole flight on a single ticket, the airline will book you on the next available connecting flight.

With connecting flights, checked in luggage is most commonly forwarded to your final destination when buying a single ticket for both flights.

If you miss your connecting flight due to circumstances outside your control such as your first flight being delayed, you should turn to your airline who will provide you with a seat on the next available flight. This is usually done free of charge, and only applies if you purchased your trip as one ticket. If the next connecting flight is the following day, the airline usually provides accommodation and meals.
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