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Q: Which airlines provide flights from Melbourne to Cairns?

The airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Cairns are:Tiger Airways Australia.Jetstar.Virgin Australia.

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Route information

Distance: 1470 miles

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 7 miles

Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 31 miles

Essendon (MEB) How far from city centre: 9 miles

Moorabbin (MBW) How far from city centre: 9 miles

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 30 miles

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Cairns

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What would be the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

The most popular months to book from Melbourne to Cairns are August, September and July.

When would be the best time to travel from Melbourne to Cairns?

The best time of the year to visit Cairns from Melbourne really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, September is the best month to fly to Cairns from Melbourne in terms of searches from our customers, followed by December and October. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds May, February and January are the months with fewer searches for Melbourne - Cairns.

What is the duration of a flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

Flight duration from Melbourne to Cairns is around 03:25 hours on average, at an average distance of 2,335 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

From which airports is it possible to fly from Melbourne to Cairns?

The main route from Melbourne to Cairns is: Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns International Airport (CNS). The following airlines fly this route: