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
Virgin Australia
Flight Frequency
Daily Flights
5-7 flights
Weekly Flights
49
Typical Departure Time Ranges
Earliest Departure
11:45
Latest Departure
23:55
Route Intelligence Dashboard
Overall Connectivity Score
60
GoodRoute Diversity
1
Direct Routes
Virgin Australia serves 1 destination from CNS
Weekly Frequency
14
Weekly Flights
Trend: Stable
Top 1 Most Frequent Routes - Details
| Route | Weekly Flights | Duration | Distance | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNS → Melbourne Airport (MEL) (MEL) | 14/week | 2h 25m - 3h 30m | 1,445 km | Moderate |
Flight Schedule & Filters
Virgin Australia flights from Cairns City (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Virgin Australia operates scheduled nonstop flights between Cairns City (CNS) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). Virgin Australia 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
11:45
23:55
1445 miles (2325 km)
December
1 (Show)
49
Virgin Australia Terminal Information & Contact
Departure Terminal - Cairns City (CNS)
Terminal: 2
Phone: 00 61 7 3295 2296
Location: 2, Cairns, AU
Arrival Terminal - Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Terminal: 3
Phone: 00 61 7 3295 2296
Location: 3, Melbourne, AU
Virgin Australia Flight Schedule from Cairns City (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)
| Flight | Airline | Departure | Arrival | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VA1292 |  Virgin Australia | 11:45 | 16:10:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA1302 | Virgin Australia | 23:55 | 04:20:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
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Virgin Australia Terminal Information
Departure Terminal at Cairns City (CNS):
• Terminal : Virgin Australia operates from this terminal
Terminal 2:
• Virgin Australia Terminal Phone: 00 61 7 3295 2296
Arrival Terminal at Melbourne Airport (MEL):
• Terminal : Virgin Australia operates from this terminal
Terminal 3:
• Virgin Australia Terminal Phone: 00 61 7 3295 2296
Virgin Australia Contact Information and Customer Services
Customer Service Phone
+61 7 3295 3000Official Website
virginaustralia.comFrequently Asked Questions
How many Virgin Australia flights operate from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Virgin Australia operates 2 flights from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL).
What city does Melbourne (MEL) airport serve?
Melbourne (MEL) airport serves Melbourne Airport, AU.
How long is the Virgin Australia 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 Virgin Australia use on this route?
Virgin Australia 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, Qantas.
What are the earliest and latest Virgin Australia flight departure times?
The earliest Virgin Australia flight departs at 11:45 and the latest departs at 23:55.
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