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Amazing MEL to CNS Flight Deals

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Sun, 19 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$266 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$266
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 19 Apr from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Mon, 20 Apr, priced at AU$266 found 15 hours ago
Fri, 24 Apr - Sat, 2 May
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$271 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$271
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 24 Apr from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Sat, 2 May, priced at AU$271 found 6 days ago
Fri, 17 July - Sat, 25 July
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$275 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$275
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 17 July from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Sat, 25 July, priced at AU$275 found 3 days ago
Fri, 1 May - Thu, 7 May
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$284 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$284
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 1 May from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Thu, 7 May, priced at AU$284 found 4 days ago
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$291 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$291
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 1 May from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Fri, 8 May, priced at AU$291 found 2 days ago
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
MEL
Melbourne
CNS
Cairns
AU$301 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$301
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 1 May from Melbourne to Cairns, returning Fri, 8 May, priced at AU$301 found 2 days ago

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Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

4.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$939, price is now AU$639 per person
AU$639
per person
18 May - 23 May
found 11 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment

Blue Lagoon Resort Lakeside Apartment

2.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,058, price is now AU$685 per person
AU$685
per person
18 May - 23 May
found 11 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views

Trinity Beach Retreat With Pool and Scenic Views

2.5 out of 5
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Price was AU$1,239, price is now AU$815 per person
AU$815
per person
18 May - 23 May
found 11 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,055, price is now AU$695 per person
AU$695
per person
18 May - 23 May
found 16 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$942, price is now AU$649 per person
AU$649
per person
18 May - 23 May
found 16 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Cairns City Apartments

Cairns City Apartments

3 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$1,659, price is now AU$1,150 per person
AU$1,150
per person
11 May - 16 May
found 9 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
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Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$674, price is now AU$493 per person
AU$493
per person
16 Apr - 19 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5 out of 5
Price was AU$2,731, price is now AU$1,404 per person
AU$1,404
per person
14 Apr - 18 Apr
found 13 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Oasis at Palm Cove

Oasis at Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Price was AU$907, price is now AU$651 per person
AU$651
per person
14 Apr - 18 Apr
found 13 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
Price was AU$964, price is now AU$703 per person
AU$703
per person
14 Apr - 18 Apr
found 13 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Villa San Michele

Villa San Michele

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,030, price is now AU$800 per person
AU$800
per person
14 Apr - 18 Apr
found 13 hours ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
Edge Apartments Cairns

Edge Apartments Cairns

4 out of 5
Price was AU$829, price is now AU$605 per person
AU$605
per person
16 Apr - 19 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Tullamarine Airport to CNS?
About 3 hours and 21 minutes. Hey tall people — get a seat with some extra leg room. Trust us, it's an investment.
Are there non-stop flights between Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
Ahhhh. Don't you just love companies scrambling for your hard-earned moolah? The route between MEL and Cairns Airport is popular in the airline business. Take a peek at Jetstar and Virgin Australia to see what deals are going.
What airlines fly non-stop from MEL to CNS?
Don't want the hassle of switching planes between MEL and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)? We hear ya. You can find several airlines that have direct flights. One popular choice is Jetstar (JQ), which operates 121 flights on this route every month. And we're not done yet. Virgin Australia (VA) operates 91 flights each month. Choose one. Lock it in. You're away!
How many flights are flown between Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and CNS?
Around 8 flights operate between MEL and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) daily. An amazing adventure in Cairns is the kinda thing you can lock in right up 'til the lastminute.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
Looking at lastminute.com.au travel demand in 2021, Wednesdays and Sundays are often the best days to book flights, when prices are generally at their cheapest. You may be tempted to wait to finalise your booking on Saturdays, but our data tells us ticket prices are actually highest on Saturdays. Something to consider when planning your next holiday!
What is the cheapest month to fly?
Here's the lowdown on the lowest airfares: May is the cheapest month to fly. When looking at 2021 flight demand on lastminute.com.au, flights departing in May generally have the lowest ticket prices. As for the most expensive month to fly, our demand data found that on average, airfares are highest in December.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Itching to book your dream trip? We totally get it. You can start looking at flights on lastminute.com.au as early as 12 months in advance, but just keep in mind some airlines may not release all their available fares that early. But good news for last minute travellers, with 2021 lastminute.com.au data proving spontaneous travellers can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on lastminute.com.au from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Tullamarine to Cairns Intl. Flight
Origin airport
Tullamarine
Origin city name
Melbourne
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination city name
Cairns
Number of airlines serving
3
Popular airline
Jetstar
Distance
2300 km

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