Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

Route intelligence for MEL → CNS: direct flights, stopover options, and timetable coverage in one place.

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Direct flights

12 direct option(s) across 12 airline(s) · 2,314 km route distance.

  • IndiGo Airlines · 200 min · 2314 km
  • Jetstar Airways · 200 min · 2314 km
  • Air India Limited · 205 min · 2314 km
  • Air New Zealand · 205 min · 2314 km
  • Cathay Pacific · 205 min · 2314 km
  • United Airlines · 205 min · 2314 km
  • Virgin Australia · 205 min · 2314 km
  • Emirates · 205 min · 2314 km
  • Qantas · 205 min · 2314 km
  • Qatar Airways · 205 min · 2314 km
  • LATAM Airlines · 205 min · 2314 km
  • Singapore Airlines · 205 min · 2314 km

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IndiGo Airlines route map →Jetstar Airways route map →Air India Limited route map →Air New Zealand route map →Cathay Pacific route map →United Airlines route map →

Stopover options

  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 10m · MEL → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 10m · MEL → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 15m · MEL → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 15m · MEL → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 15m · MEL → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 15m · MEL → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 20m · MEL → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 5h 20m · MEL → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 6h 35m · MEL → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 6h 35m · MEL → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 6h 35m · MEL → CNS
  • 1 stop(s) · 6h 35m · MEL → CNS

Timetable coverage

Published flight numbers: 6E4445, 6E4455, 6E4523, 6E4524, AI7167, CX9092, CX9170, EK5514, EK5702, JQ34, JQ942, JQ944, JQ946, LA4832, NZ7702, NZ7704, QF5862, QF5864, QF702, QF704 …

Published schedule snapshot may be stale

Flight number: 6E 4445

Operating days: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

  • MEL 15:55 → CNS 19:15

Plan this city pair

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Route planning checklist

  • Compare direct duration with one-stop total duration before committing to a fare.
  • Check inbound alternatives on flights to CNS when return timing is important.
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