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$190+ Cheap flights to Airlie Beach

— MKY
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Airlie Beach in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Airlie Beach

Mon 14/1212:40 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 17/1214:50 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 15/9$406
Thu 17/1212:40 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 20/1214:50 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 13/9$407
Tue 8/1209:40 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 10/1214:50 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 13/9$423
Tue 8/1209:40 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 9/1214:50 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 13/9$428
Mon 12/1008:25 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Sat 17/1012:30 -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 13/9$431
Wed 16/1212:40 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 19/1212:40 -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 16/9$437
Thu 17/1212:40 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 21/1212:40 -
1 stop4h 00m
Deal found 13/9$440
Mon 21/1209:10 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 24/1214:50 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 15/9$445
Mon 12/1008:25 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Wed 14/1010:05 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 14/9$448
Sun 25/1011:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 28/1012:40 -
1 stop4h 00m
Deal found 13/9$449

Find flight deals to Airlie Beach

Return from

$406

One-way from

$190

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$544
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 14/12-17/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Sydney to Hamilton Island
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 12/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Sydney to Airlie Beach
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyHamilton Island

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HTI Hamilton Island

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

12:40-14:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Hamilton Island

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$202

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HTI Hamilton Island

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/12

12:40-14:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Hamilton Island

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$204

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HTI Hamilton Island

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/12

12:40-14:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Hamilton Island

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$204

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HTI Hamilton Island

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

12:40-14:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Hamilton Island

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$216

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HTI Hamilton Island

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

12:40-14:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Hamilton Island

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HTI Hamilton Island

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

09:00-11:50

1 stop3h 50m

Hamilton Island

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$235

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HTI Hamilton Island

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

08:30-12:00

1 stop4h 30m

Hamilton Island

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$236

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HTI Hamilton Island

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/11

12:40-14:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Hamilton Island

Wed 2/12

12:40-18:10

1 stop4h 30m

$440

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HTI Hamilton Island

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/12

12:40-14:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Hamilton Island

Sat 19/12

14:50-18:10

Nonstop2h 20m

$459

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - HTI Hamilton Island

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/10

08:00-11:50

1 stop4h 50m

Hamilton Island

Sat 24/10

12:30-20:40

1 stop7h 10m

$469

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Airlie Beach

How long is the flight to Airlie Beach?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Airlie Beach takes 2 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Airlie Beach from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Airlie Beach are Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar.

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $175
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $193
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $185

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Airlie Beach?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Airlie Beach are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Airlie Beach

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,099 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
475 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

FAQs about flying to Airlie Beach

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Airlie Beach if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Airlie Beach on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Airlie Beach?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Airlie Beach.

  • How much is a return flight to Airlie Beach?

    A return flight to Airlie Beach will typically cost around $288, however they can be found for as little as $122.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Airlie Beach depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Airlie Beach, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 45 minutes).

  • Does Mackay have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Mackay can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Mackay?

    Yes. Mackay has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ibis Mackay is the closest property to Mackay (0.0 km away from Mackay).

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