Flights operate between Cairns (CNS) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).
1 airline operates this route with 5-7 flights daily flights.
Average flight time is 2h 25m - 3h 30m.
Route distance is 1445 miles (2325 km).
Route Distance
1445 miles (2325 km)
Average Duration
2h 25m - 3h 30m
Airlines Operating This Route
Qantas
Flight Frequency
Daily Flights
5-7 flights
Weekly Flights
49
Typical Departure Time Ranges
Earliest Departure
11:35
Latest Departure
11:35
Route Intelligence Dashboard
Overall Connectivity Score
35
ModerateRoute Diversity
1
Direct Routes
Qantas serves 1 destination from CNS
Weekly Frequency
7
Weekly Flights
Trend: Stable
Top 1 Most Frequent Routes - Details
| Route | Weekly Flights | Duration | Distance | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNS → Melbourne Airport (MEL) (MEL) | 7/week | 2h 25m - 3h 30m | 1,445 km | Seasonal |
Flight Schedule & Filters
Qantas flights from Cairns City (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Qantas operates scheduled nonstop flights between Cairns City (CNS) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). Qantas operates 5-7 flights daily flights on this route.• Flight Duration: 2h 25m - 3h 30m (average flight time)• Distance: 1445 miles (2325 km) (air miles between airports)• Daily Flights: 5-7 flights (scheduled departures per day)
Cairns City (CNS)
AU
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
AU
FLIGHT TIME
2h 25m - 3h 30m
FLIGHT DISTANCE
1445 miles (2325 km)
3h 25m - 3h 25m
11:35
11:35
1445 miles (2325 km)
December
1 (Show)
49
Qantas Terminal Information & Contact
Departure Terminal - Cairns City (CNS)
Terminal: 2
Phone: 22 6111 1818
Location: 2, Cairns, AU
Arrival Terminal - Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Terminal: 1
Phone: 22 6111 1818
Location: 1, Melbourne, AU
Qantas Flight Schedule from Cairns City (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)
| Flight | Airline | Departure | Arrival | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
QF703 |  Qantas | 11:35 | 16:00:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
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Qantas Terminal Information
Departure Terminal at Cairns City (CNS):
• Terminal : Qantas operates from this terminal
Terminal 2:
• Qantas Terminal Phone: 22 6111 1818
Arrival Terminal at Melbourne Airport (MEL):
• Terminal : Qantas operates from this terminal
Terminal 1:
• Qantas Terminal Phone: 22 6111 1818
Qantas Contact Information and Customer Services
Qantas Address
10 Bourke Road Mascot NSW
Sydney 2020, Australia
Customer Service Phone
+61 2 82227700Official Website
qantas.com/Frequently Asked Questions
How many Qantas flights operate from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Qantas operates 1 flight from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL).
What city does Melbourne (MEL) airport serve?
Melbourne (MEL) airport serves Melbourne Airport, AU.
How long is the Qantas flight from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?
The flight duration is approximately 2h 25m - 3h 30m.
What is the distance from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?
The distance is 1445 miles (2325 km).
What aircraft does Qantas use on this route?
Qantas uses Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 on this route.
Which other airlines operate on this route?
2 other airlines operate on this route: Jetstar, Virgin Australia.
Which terminal does Qantas use at Cairns (CNS)?
Qantas flights from Cairns (CNS) depart from Terminal 2. Terminal 2 phone: 22 6111 1818.
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Popular Qantas routes from Cairns include multiple destinations.
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