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Cheap flights to Airlie Beach

— MKY
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Return from

$404

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$602
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 26/1-30/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Sydney to Hamilton Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in October 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Airlie Beach

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Airlie Beach?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Airlie Beach

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways 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
478 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
478 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
478 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
1,109 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
478 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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, Virgin Australia 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 $326, however they can be found for as little as $159.

  • 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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