What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Cairns to Melbourne delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Cairns and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Departing from Cairns to Melbourne Airport will take you 3h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2311 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from CNS to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

While on average a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport is generally C$ 220, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 219. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Melbourne), you can expect to pay C$ 471 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Melbourne Airport on time: Japan Airlines (92%), KLM (90%), Emirates (84%).

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Melbourne?

Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Cairns. Booking flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 23 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 0 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 276). Flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 424). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to MEL?

When flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between C$ 256 and C$ 467 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 255 on Jetstar (29 Nov-5 Dec).

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Melbourne?
Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Cairns. Booking flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 23 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?
Departing from Cairns to Melbourne Airport will take you 3h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2311 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Melbourne Airport on time: Japan Airlines (92%), KLM (90%), Emirates (84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?
While on average a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport is generally C$ 220, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 219. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Melbourne), you can expect to pay C$ 471 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 276). Flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 424). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to MEL?

When flying from Cairns to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cairns to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between C$ 256 and C$ 467 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 255 on Jetstar (29 Nov-5 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from CNS to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

How often are flights from Cairns to Melbourne delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Cairns and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between C$ 256 and C$ 467 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 255 on Jetstar (29 Nov-5 Dec).