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Cheap flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach from $249

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — PPP
11 Tem — 18 Tem1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Airlie Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 Haziran 2026.

Cmt 25/715:35
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Cmt 1/813:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop7h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$503
Per 23/706:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Per 30/713:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$512
Çar 22/706:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Çar 29/713:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$516
Sal 14/706:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Per 16/713:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$556
Sal 21/716:55
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sal 28/713:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$559

Find flight deals from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to Airlie Beach flight deals. Data was last updated 11 Haziran 2026.

Round-trip from

$503

One-way from

$249
25/7-1/8
  • 25/7-1/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 45m total
  • Cairns to Airlie Beach
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23/7
  • 23/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 15m total
  • Cairns to Airlie Beach
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 Haziran 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Per 23/7

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

Hamilton Island

Çar 29/7

13:55-08:30

1 stop18h 35m

$516

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Çar 22/7

09:10-13:15

1 stop28h 05m

Hamilton Island

Çar 29/7

13:55-08:30

1 stop18h 35m

$549

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sal 14/7

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

Hamilton Island

Per 16/7

13:55-08:30

1 stop18h 35m

$556

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Cmt 25/7

19:30-13:15

2 stops17h 45m

Hamilton Island

Cmt 1/8

13:55-21:00

1 stop7h 05m

$572
Fastest return journey

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Per 23/7

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

Hamilton Island

Per 30/7

14:50-23:20

2 stops8h 30m

$697

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sal 14/7

06:00-14:10

2 stops8h 10m

Hamilton Island

Per 16/7

13:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

$766

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Cum 25/9

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

Hamilton Island

Pzt 28/9

14:50-23:20

2 stops8h 30m

$951
Cheapest one-way

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Per 23/7

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

$249

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Çar 22/7

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

$272
Fastest single journey

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Çar 25/11

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

$282

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to A1R?

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach. On average, Cairns has 0 outbound flights to Airlie Beach per day from 1 airline. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Airlie Beach flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach is generally $372, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $356. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Hamilton Island), you can expect to pay $506 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Airlie Beach flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Airlie Beach by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 Haziran 2026.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$380Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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