Direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne
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. 67 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.
Cairns
, Australia
Airlines with non-stop routes:
Jetstar
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Tigerair Australia
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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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29
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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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29
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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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29
Cairns to Melbourne scheduled departures
Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between CNS and MEL.
CNS - MEL route facts
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Distance1445 miles (2325 km)
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Flight time3 hours and 20 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes
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Airlines Jetstar Virgin Australia Qantas
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Airline alliancesLow-cost carrier oneworld
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CabinsEconomy Business
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Hub airportsVirgin Australia: MELQantas: MEL
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Departure terminalsJetstar: Terminal 2 and Terminal 1Virgin Australia: Terminal 2Qantas: Terminal 2
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Arrival terminalsJetstar: Terminal 4 and Terminal 2Virgin Australia: Terminal 3Qantas: Terminal 1
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AircraftJetstar: Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo and Airbus A321Virgin Australia: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2, Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger and Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1Qantas: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
