Cheap flights to Airlie Beach
Flights to Airlie Beach in 2021
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | June | Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop |
| Average price | $390 | Average for return flights in October 2021 |
| Return from | $226 | From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Hamilton Island |
| One-way from | $104 | One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Airlie Beach |
Cheap flights to Airlie Beach in October, November 2021
The best prices found for HTI flights for October, November
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Hamilton Island
1 stop
5h 50mHamilton Island
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
26h 10mVirgin Australia
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Hamilton Island
1 stop
24h 50mHamilton Island
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
26h 10mVirgin Australia
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Hamilton Island
1 stop
24h 50mHamilton Island
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
26h 10mVirgin Australia
Airlie Beach 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Airlie Beach found for this year
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Hamilton Island
Nonstop
2h 20mHamilton Island
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Nonstop
2h 20mJetstar
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Hamilton Island
Nonstop
2h 20mHamilton Island
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Nonstop
2h 20mJetstar
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Hamilton Island
Nonstop
2h 20mHamilton Island
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Nonstop
2h 20mJetstar
Last minute flights to Airlie Beach
Late deals on return flights to Airlie Beach, departing today and this week
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Hamilton Island
1 stop
7h 55mHamilton Island
Sydney Kingsford Smith
2 stops
24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Hamilton Island
1 stop
7h 55mHamilton Island
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Hamilton Island
2 stops
29h 35mHamilton Island
Sydney Kingsford Smith
2 stops
15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Cheapest prices for Airlie Beach flights by month
The cheapest ticket to Airlie Beach found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
January
$363
February
$334
March
$308
April
$339
May
$318
June
$328
July
$302
August
$351
September
$351
October
$352
November
$339
December
$318
Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Airlie Beach is July. The most expensive month for flights is January. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.
When is the best time to fly to Airlie Beach?
Average Airlie Beach flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month
SYD - HTI | Price | $301 - $602 |
Peak season
Located in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, tourists and backpackers book cheap flights to Airlie Beach all year round. The gateway to the 74 islands of the Whitsundays, from Airlie Beach you can also explore The Great Barrier Reef, or stay on shore and enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of town with its palm-fringed beaches and waterfront parks. There are many restaurants offering al fresco dining to take advantage of the subtropical climate. Peak season in Airlie Beach centres around the school holidays (June/July and September/October) Christmas, New Year’s and Easter. September and October are particularly busy months for booking flights to Airlie Beach, so planning ahead is advised. Schoolies in November can also see flights subject to higher prices.
Off Season
Anytime outside of school holidays is generally off season and when you can grab some great flight deals. From December to February the hot and humid weather puts off many travellers, so pick and choose your dates to get cheap flights to Airlie Beach. It pays to note that stinger jellyfish season runs between October and May and ocean swimming is restricted.
How long is the flight to Airlie Beach?
Flights from Sydney to Airlie Beach – 2 hrs 20 mins
Flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach – 2 hrs 55 mins
Flights from Brisbane to Airlie Beach – 1 hr 40 mins
Flights from Adelaide to Airlie Beach – 2 hrs 45 mins
Flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach – 1 hr 10 mins
Which airlines operate flights to Airlie Beach?
The most convenient way to reach Airlie Beach is to fly given the attractive price of flight tickets from competing domestic airlines Virgin Australia and Jetstar. These two carriers operate regular direct flights to Proserpine Airport (aka Whitsunday Coast Airport) from Brisbane and Melbourne. Travellers from Sydney using these airlines will need to connect via Brisbane Airport. Alternatively, consider purchasing flight tickets with low-cost airline Tiger air as it operates a direct route to Proserpine Airport from Sydney.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
Flights to Airlie Beach land at Proserpine Airport (PPP), and it’s a 25 minute journey from here to the town. Many people opt for the shuttle service as it takes you right to your destination for a reasonable price. Pre-booking a shuttle is essential before your flight lands. Buses and taxis are on hand for each flight and rental cars are also available for hire inside the terminal.
Airlie Beach climate
When is the best time to fly to Airlie Beach?
Getting around Airlie Beach
What is good to know if travelling to Airlie Beach?
- Airlie Beach is a great place to stay if you want to explore mainland resorts as well as the amazing Great Barrier Reef.