Cheap Flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns
Flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns are operated by 5 airliners – China Eastern Airlines, Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, V Australia and Virgin Blue. The most popular are provided by Qantas Airways. They operate around 3 flights a day departing from Tullamarine and arriving at Cairns. In the morning there is 14 flights, 5 flights in the evening and 0 flights at night with the earliest departuare at 06:05 and latest departure at 16:49. Please be aware that flight times and the number of flights will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is QF 5944, QF 5948 and QF 702.
Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. Jetstar Airways offers 2 flights a day from Tullamarine to Cairns between the hours of 06:05 and 16:49. The flight numbers for these flights are JQ 944 and JQ 948.
Qantas Airways flight prices from Tullamarine to Cairns can be found at www.qantasairways.com
Daily Flights
Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns and how many flights depart on a per day basis.
Flight Routes
You will find alternative routes from Melbourne Tullamarine to Cairns that require 1 or more stops. On some occassions the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. The table below shows some of the alternative route that are possible.
Return flight are operated by 5 airliners which include China Eastern Airlines, Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, V Australia and Virgin Blue. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Cairns to Melbourne Tullamarine page.
Alternative routes to Cairns
As a substitute, you will discover that Avalon also give flights to Cairns which could be more fitting for you. Avalon has around 21 flights a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.
If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Geelong Avalon is around 52 kilometers (32 miles) from Melbourne Tullamarine. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Melbourne Tullamarine. More information can be found at Flights from Geelong Avalon to Cairns. Flights to Cairns are also available from Avalon; 12 flights a day depart from the airport.
Arriving at Cairns
Should someone be collectiong you at Cairns we would advise them to check Cairns Airport Arrivals page before they set off. This page gives live information on the status of your flight, or if you choose to rent a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from companies based at Cairns.
On arriving at Cairns take into consideration the time difference. Cairns has a time zone of GMT -10.0 where Melbourne Tullamarine is GMT +10.0.
Cairns city center is located about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Cairns Airport. If you intended route is into the city then you should find it relatively straight forward with taxis and alternative transport located at Cairns Airport. With a population of around 154,200 you will find an adequate number of hostels and hotel if you are searching for accommodation.
