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.

  • Jetstar Airways · 200 min · 2314 km
  • Qantas · 200 min · 2314 km
  • Air India Limited · 205 min · 2314 km
  • Air New Zealand · 205 min · 2314 km
  • Cathay Pacific · 205 min · 2314 km
  • IndiGo Airlines · 205 min · 2314 km
  • Emirates · 205 min · 2314 km
  • Qatar Airways · 205 min · 2314 km
  • LATAM Airlines · 205 min · 2314 km
  • United Airlines · 210 min · 2314 km
  • Virgin Australia · 210 min · 2314 km
  • Singapore Airlines · 210 min · 2314 km

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Stopover options

  • No stopover itineraries available.

Timetable coverage

Published flight numbers: AI7167, CX9092, EK5702, JQ34, JQ942, JQ946, LA4832, NZ7702, QF702, QR6345, QR7205, SQ6446, SQ6674, SQ6676, UA7408, VA1293, VA1297, VA1301

Published schedule snapshot may be stale

Flight number: AI 7167

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

  • MEL 06:05 → CNS 08:30

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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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