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Direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne

Airlines Schedules

CNS - MEL route map All flights from CNS to MEL non-stop. There are direct flights from Cairns International (CNS), Australia to Melbourne International (MEL), Australia with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas. 88 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 00:55 to 23:55 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1445 miles (2325 km). Flight time ranges from 3 hours and 20 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes.

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AustraliaCairns , Australia
MEL
Melbourne
AustraliaMelbourne , Australia
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AustraliaCairns , Australia
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Flight time 3h 20min to 3h 30min
Updated Sep 28, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Jetstar Low-cost carrier

Departure times vary between 07:00 and 21:40 • From Terminal 2 and Terminal 1
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49 flights/week
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Virgin Australia

Departure times vary between 00:55 and 23:55 • From Terminal 2
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25 flights/week
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Qantas oneworld

Departure times vary between 10:35 and 17:25 • From Terminal 2
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14 flights/week
14 flights/week
Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Cairns to Melbourne with Jetstar

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Jetstar. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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JQ33
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JQ947
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JQ945
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-09-28

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Flight schedule from Cairns to Melbourne with Virgin Australia

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Virgin Australia. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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VA1292
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VA1298
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-09-28

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Flight schedule from Cairns to Melbourne with Qantas

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Qantas. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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QF703
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-09-28

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Cairns to Melbourne scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between CNS and MEL.

Sunday
Sun
Oct 25
7 flights(7)
Monday
Mon
Oct 26
6 flights(6)
Tuesday
Tue
Oct 27
7 flights(7)
Wednesday
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Oct 28
6 flights(6)
Thursday
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Oct 29
6 flights(6)
Friday
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Oct 30
6 flights(6)
Saturday
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Oct 31
6 flights(6)
Time
Airline
Flight
07:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ941
09:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ33
11:40
Qantas Qantas
QF703
11:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1292
14:40
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ945
19:10
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ943
19:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1298
09:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ33
10:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ947
11:40
Qantas Qantas
QF703
11:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1292
14:40
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ945
19:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1298
07:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ941
09:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ33
11:40
Qantas Qantas
QF703
11:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1292
14:40
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ945
19:10
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ943
19:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1298
09:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ33
10:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ947
11:40
Qantas Qantas
QF703
11:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1292
14:40
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ945
19:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1298
07:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ941
09:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ33
11:40
Qantas Qantas
QF703
11:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1292
14:40
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ945
19:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1298
09:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ33
10:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ947
11:40
Qantas Qantas
QF703
11:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1292
14:40
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ945
19:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1298
09:45
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ33
10:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ947
11:40
Qantas Qantas
QF703
11:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1292
14:40
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ945
19:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1298
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CNS-MEL flight route
Route map from Cairns, CNS to Melbourne, MEL. The distance is 1445 miles or 2325 km.
Cairns - Melbourne direct flight map
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CNS - MEL route facts

  • Distance
    1445 miles (2325 km)
  • Flight time
    3 hours and 20 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes
  • Airlines
    Jetstar Jetstar
    Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
    Qantas Qantas
  • Airline alliances
    Low-cost carrier oneworld
  • Cabins
    Economy Business
  • Hub airports
    Virgin Australia: MEL
    Qantas: MEL
  • Departure terminals
    Jetstar: Terminal 2 and Terminal 1
    Virgin Australia: Terminal 2
    Qantas: Terminal 2
  • Arrival terminals
    Jetstar: Terminal 4 and Terminal 2
    Virgin Australia: Terminal 3
    Qantas: Terminal 1
  • Aircraft
    Jetstar: Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo and Airbus A321
    Virgin Australia: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2, Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger and Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
    Qantas: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

Route FAQ

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas operate non-stop flights from CNS to MEL with 88 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from CNS to MEL ranges from 3 hours and 20 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes. The route covers 1445 miles (2325 km).

88 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 00:55 to 23:55 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminals: Jetstar: Terminal 2 and Terminal 1, Virgin Australia: Terminal 2 and Qantas: Terminal 2. Arrival terminals: Jetstar: Terminal 4 and Terminal 2, Virgin Australia: Terminal 3 and Qantas: Terminal 1.

Economy and Business are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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