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Cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Cairns

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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

9%Trains in Cairns are 9% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$4.72

Cairns$4.29

MealMid-priced restaurant

20%A meal in Cairns is 20% cheaper than a meal in Melbourne.

Melbourne$21.46

Cairns$17.17

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

82%Taxis are 82% more expensive in Cairns than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$4.72

Cairns$8.58

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

4%Coffee is 4% more expensive in Cairns than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$4.69

Cairns$4.86

Exchange rate

1 CAD = 1.17 AUD

1 AUD = 0.86 CAD

Last checked on Tue, 04-22

Distance: 2325 kms

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 kms

Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city centre: 50 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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