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$149+ Cheap flights to Airlie Beach

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23 Feb — 2 Mar1
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Flights to Airlie Beach in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Airlie Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Airlie Beach. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 January 2026.

Tue 21/411:35
SYD
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HTI
Nonstop2h 35m
Virgin Australia
Wed 22/414:50
HTI
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/1$318
Sat 18/411:35
SYD
-
HTI
Nonstop2h 35m
Virgin Australia
Fri 24/414:50
HTI
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/1$319
Sun 29/312:35
SYD
-
HTI
Nonstop2h 35m
Virgin Australia
Fri 3/409:40
HTI
-
SYD
1 stop7h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/1$321
Mon 20/411:35
SYD
-
HTI
Nonstop2h 35m
Virgin Australia
Fri 24/414:50
HTI
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/1$326
Sat 7/309:00
SYD
-
HTI
1 stop4h 00m
Virgin Australia
Sat 21/314:50
HTI
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 22/1$328
Mon 14/911:35
SYD
-
HTI
Nonstop2h 35m
Virgin Australia
Sat 19/914:50
HTI
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/1$329
Fri 17/411:35
SYD
-
HTI
Nonstop2h 35m
Virgin Australia
Wed 22/414:50
HTI
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 21/1$334
Fri 17/411:35
SYD
-
HTI
Nonstop2h 35m
Virgin Australia
Fri 24/414:50
HTI
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/1$335
Sun 25/1012:40
SYD
-
HTI
Nonstop2h 30m
Virgin Australia
Sat 31/1014:50
HTI
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/1$337
Fri 6/212:40
SYD
-
HTI
Nonstop2h 30m
Virgin Australia
Mon 9/212:40
HTI
-
SYD
1 stop5h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 22/1$338

Find flight deals to Airlie Beach

Find the latest flights to Airlie Beach in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 24 January 2026.

Return from

$318

One-way from

$149

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$409
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 21/4-22/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Sydney to Hamilton Island
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 1/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Sydney to Airlie Beach
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

09:00-12:00

1 stop4h 00m

Hamilton Island

Sat 21/3

14:50-18:10

Nonstop2h 20m

$328

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

12:40-14:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Hamilton Island

Thu 12/2

12:40-17:40

1 stop4h 00m

$345

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

09:00-13:15

1 stop4h 15m

Hamilton Island

Wed 22/4

14:50-17:10

Nonstop2h 20m

$347

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

09:00-13:15

1 stop4h 15m

Hamilton Island

Wed 22/4

14:50-17:10

Nonstop2h 20m

$350

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/4

09:00-13:15

1 stop4h 15m

Hamilton Island

Thu 23/4

14:50-17:10

Nonstop2h 20m

$357

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

09:00-13:15

1 stop4h 15m

Hamilton Island

Thu 23/4

14:50-17:10

Nonstop2h 20m

$357

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

11:35-14:10

Nonstop2h 35m

Hamilton Island

Thu 21/5

13:55-17:40

1 stop3h 45m

$364

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

11:35-14:10

Nonstop2h 35m

Hamilton Island

Thu 4/6

13:55-18:40

1 stop4h 45m

$367

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

09:00-13:15

1 stop4h 15m

Hamilton Island

Mon 20/4

13:55-17:40

1 stop3h 45m

$376

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

09:40-11:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Hamilton Island

Sat 21/3

14:50-18:10

Nonstop2h 20m

$379

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Airlie Beach

When is the best time to book a flight to Airlie Beach?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Airlie Beach. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

The best time to book flights to Airlie Beach is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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, Jetstar and Qantas Airways.

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $184
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $100
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $190

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

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 24 January 2026.
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
431 reviews
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Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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
431 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
431 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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
974 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
431 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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
512 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
431 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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 $266, however they can be found for as little as $106.

  • 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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