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Cheap flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach from $674

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — MKY
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
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Wed 8/5

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Airlie Beach (A1R). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 April 2024.

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September

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August

Average price

$917

Round-trip from

$325
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Airlie Beach from Cairns. Users have commonly found prices around $927 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $514. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in September.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Airlie Beach (CNS - A1R)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach as you normally would.

Cheap Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Virgin Australia for the route between Cairns and Airlie Beach. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Virgin Australia flights heading from Cairns to Airlie Beach. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 11/606:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 13/614:05HTI - CNS
1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$691
Tue 7/506:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 8/514:05HTI - CNS
1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$731
Tue 11/616:50CNS - HTI
2 stops21h 20mVirgin Australia
Thu 13/614:05HTI - CNS
1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$732
Mon 20/506:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 15/714:50HTI - CNS
2 stops8h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$740
Tue 7/506:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 8/514:50HTI - CNS
2 stops9h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$820
Tue 7/516:35CNS - HTI
2 stops20h 50mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/514:50HTI - CNS
2 stops9h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/4$915
Tue 11/616:50CNS - HTI
3 stops21h 20mVirgin Australia
Thu 13/614:40HTI - CNS
2 stops9h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$953
Mon 20/519:15CNS - HTI
2 stops18h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 15/714:50HTI - CNS
2 stops8h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$964
Tue 7/506:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 8/514:50HTI - CNS
3 stops17h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$1,142

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Cairns and Airlie Beach. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Qantas Airways flights departing from Cairns and landing in Airlie Beach. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Mon 20/514:35CNS - HTI
3 stops21h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 15/712:45HTI - CNS
2 stops9h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/4$1,666
Tue 7/514:35CNS - HTI
2 stops21h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 8/514:20HTI - CNS
3 stops22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/4$1,779
Tue 7/514:35CNS - HTI
3 stops21h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 8/514:20HTI - CNS
3 stops22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/4$2,396

Cheap Cairns to Airlie Beach flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cairns to Airlie Beach specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 7/520:50CNS - HTI
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/515:05HTI - CNS
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$674
Tue 7/506:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 8/514:05HTI - CNS
1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$731
Mon 20/506:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 15/714:50HTI - CNS
2 stops8h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$740
Tue 7/506:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/515:05HTI - CNS
2 stops8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$758
Tue 7/506:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 8/514:50HTI - CNS
2 stops9h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$820
Tue 7/516:35CNS - HTI
2 stops20h 50mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/514:50HTI - CNS
2 stops9h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/4$915
Mon 20/519:15CNS - HTI
2 stops18h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 15/714:50HTI - CNS
2 stops8h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$964
Tue 7/506:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 8/514:50HTI - CNS
3 stops17h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$1,142
Tue 7/513:45CNS - HTI
3 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/514:50HTI - CNS
2 stops9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,630

Cairns to Airlie Beach 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and Airlie Beach in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 7/520:50CNS - HTI
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/515:05HTI - CNS
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$674
Tue 11/606:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 13/614:05HTI - CNS
1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$691
Tue 7/506:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 8/514:05HTI - CNS
1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$731
Tue 11/616:50CNS - HTI
2 stops21h 20mVirgin Australia
Thu 13/614:05HTI - CNS
1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$732
Mon 20/506:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 15/714:50HTI - CNS
2 stops8h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$740
Tue 7/506:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/515:05HTI - CNS
2 stops8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$758
Tue 7/506:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 8/514:50HTI - CNS
2 stops9h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$820
Sun 8/1210:55CNS - HTI
1 stop27h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 11/1212:40HTI - CNS
1 stop27h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/4$821
Sun 8/1210:55CNS - HTI
1 stop27h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 11/1212:40HTI - CNS
1 stop27h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4$823

Find flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach within your budget

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 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.

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CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 7/5

1 stop16h 35m

Hamilton Island

Sun 12/5

1 stop7h 45m

$674

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 11/6

1 stop7h 25m

Hamilton Island

Thu 13/6

1 stop9h 50m

$691

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 7/5

1 stop7h 25m

Hamilton Island

Wed 8/5

1 stop9h 50m

$731

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 11/6

2 stops21h 20m

Hamilton Island

Thu 13/6

1 stop9h 50m

$732

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 20/5

1 stop7h 25m

Hamilton Island

Mon 15/7

2 stops8h 30m

$740

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 7/5

1 stop7h 40m

Hamilton Island

Sun 12/5

2 stops8h 50m

$758

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 7/5

1 stop7h 25m

Hamilton Island

Wed 8/5

2 stops9h 05m

$820

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 11/6

2 stops32h 10m

Hamilton Island

Thu 13/6

2 stops31h 05m

$1,087

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 20/5

3 stops21h 30m

Hamilton Island

Mon 15/7

2 stops9h 50m

$1,666

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Deals found on 26/4

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Airlie Beach. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Airlie Beach flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Airlie Beach by month

Plan your trip from Cairns to Airlie Beach by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach is currently $0 while a return flight costs $878. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach (average of $153). Flying from Cairns to Airlie Beach in April is currently the most expensive (average of $247). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$267

February

$347

March

$296

April

$379

May

$342

June

$353

July

$235

August

$266

September

$379

October

$296

November

$347

December

$347

Reviews of airlines servicing Airlie Beach

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Airlie Beach. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Airlie Beach. Reviews last updated 26 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Cairns to Airlie Beach by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
674 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,001 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

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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 4 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • Can I find flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $674, but on average you can expect to pay $1,191.

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

    Within the past month, 22 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    When booking a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach, you may want to consider flying on Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What does CNS to MKY mean?

    This is defined as Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mackay Airport (MKY). Codes like Mackay Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), Hayman Island Airport (HIS).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cairns to Airlie Beach flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cairns to Airlie Beach flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to Airlie Beach offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to Airlie Beach flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cairns to Airlie Beach flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to Airlie Beach flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/4.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cairns to Airlie Beach

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$309Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$462Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hourly flight availability from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Airlie Beach. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
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