Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) flights
Nonstop from Melbourne Airport to Cairns International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
2,314km
1,438 mi, great circle
Flying time
3h 25m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
7
average, November 2026
Airlines
3
passenger airlines
Airlines flying MEL to CNS
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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- Cairns International Airport (CNS) · we don't have CNS's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from Melbourne (MEL)
- MEL to CNS on the flight-path tool
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Cairns?
About 3h 25m gate to gate for the 2,314 km (1,438 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to CNS?
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia, with about 7 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).