Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) Flights from ₹18,385
Fares on this route currently start from ₹18,385. Compare live MEL to CNS prices, non-stop and connecting flights, departure times and airline choices before booking. Use the search panel to change origin, destination, passengers, cabin and trip type instantly.
MEL → CNSApprox. 2313.19 km04 Jun 2026Live inventory
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virginaustralia
VA-803
06:00
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
5h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 0h 45mSYD Airport
11:25
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹18,385
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats8 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-303
06:00
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
5h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 0h 30mBNE Airport
11:10
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹18,915
per person
✕ Non-refundable8 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-309
07:10
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
6h 0m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 20mBNE Airport
13:10
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹18,933
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 3 seats8 fare options
V Australia
VA-309
07:10
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
9h 0m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 4h 20mBNE Airport
16:10
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹18,933
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 3 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-337
16:10
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
7h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 2h 30mBNE Airport
23:20
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹18,933
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 2 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-303
06:00
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
7h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 2h 30mBNE Airport
13:10
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹18,933
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 3 seats5 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-574
21:05
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
11h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 6h 45mBNE Airport
08:30
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,685
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
V Australia
VA-331
14:10
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
9h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 4h 30mBNE Airport
23:20
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,946
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 2 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-333
15:10
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
8h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 3h 30mBNE Airport
23:20
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹20,946
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 2 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-863
16:30
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
18h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 14h 15mSYD Airport
11:25
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹22,923
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats3 fare options
V Australia
VA-869
17:15
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
18h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 13h 30mSYD Airport
11:25
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹22,923
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-859
16:00
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
19h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 14h 45mSYD Airport
11:25
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹22,923
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats3 fare options
V Australia
VA-855
15:30
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
19h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 15h 15mSYD Airport
11:25
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹22,923
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats3 fare options
V Australia
VA-853
15:00
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
20h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 15h 45mSYD Airport
11:25
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹22,923
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats3 fare options
V Australia
VA-851
14:30
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
20h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 16h 15mSYD Airport
11:25
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹22,923
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats3 fare options
V Australia
VA-849
14:00
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
21h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 16h 45mSYD Airport
11:25
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹22,923
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats3 fare options
V Australia
VA-833
10:00
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
25h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 20h 45mSYD Airport
11:25
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹22,923
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats3 fare options
V Australia
VA-823
08:30
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
26h 55m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 22h 15mSYD Airport
11:25
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹22,923
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats3 fare options
V Australia
VA-827
09:00
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
9h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 4h 45mSYD Airport
18:25
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹23,036
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 4 seats5 fare options
V Australia
VA-833
10:00
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
8h 25m
1 Stop
⏱ SYD · 3h 45mSYD Airport
18:25
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹23,036
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 4 seats5 fare options
virginaustralia
VA-321
10:10
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
6h 0m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 1h 20mBNE Airport
16:10
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹23,583
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 5 seats8 fare options
V Australia
VA-319
09:10
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
7h 0m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 2h 20mBNE Airport
16:10
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹23,583
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 1 seats5 fare options
Jetstar
JQ-632
08:50
06/04/2026
AVV
Melbourne International Airport
23h 40m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 19h 5mBNE Airport
08:30
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹24,928
per person
✕ Non-refundable9 fare options
V Australia
VA-313
08:10
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
8h 0m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 3h 20mBNE Airport
16:10
06/04/2026
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹25,251
per person
✕ Non-refundable🔥 Last 4 seats5 fare options
Jetstar Airways
JQ-574
21:05
06/04/2026
MEL
Melbourne International Airport
14h 10m
1 Stop
⏱ BNE · 9h 30mBNE Airport
11:15
06/05/2026
+1
CNS
Cairns International Airport
₹25,373
per person
✕ Non-refundable4 fare options
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Melbourne (MEL)
📍 Melbourne International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 10
📐 Latitude: -37.673302
📐 Longitude: 144.843002
Cairns (CNS)
📍 Cairns International Airport
🌍 Australia
🕐 GMT 10
📐 Latitude: -16.885799408
📐 Longitude: 145.755004883
✈ Distance: Melbourne,Australia to Cairns,Australia — 2313.19 km
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Melbourne to Cairns — what to expect when booking
The MEL–CNS route is served by multiple carriers throughout the year.
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The distance between Melbourne,Australia and Cairns,Australia is approximately
2313.19 km.
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The straight-line distance between Melbourne,Australia (MEL) and Cairns,Australia (CNS) is approximately 2313.19 km. Actual flying distance may vary slightly depending on routing.
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