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Cheap flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach from $281

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — PPP
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Airlie Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 October 2025.

Thu 11/1206:00CNS - HTI
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Thu 18/1210:10HTI - CNS
1 stop13h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/10$640
Tue 9/1217:20CNS - HTI
1 stop18h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 16/1210:10HTI - CNS
1 stop13h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/10$654
Tue 9/1206:00CNS - HTI
1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1212:40HTI - CNS
2 stops9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10$683
Wed 10/1218:30CNS - HTI
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1214:35HTI - CNS
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10$686
Tue 11/1106:00CNS - HTI
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Sat 15/1112:40HTI - CNS
2 stops35h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/10$735
Wed 10/1206:00CNS - HTI
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 17/1212:40HTI - CNS
3 stops11h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/10$738
Thu 11/1206:00CNS - HTI
1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1212:40HTI - CNS
2 stops9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$747

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to Airlie Beach flight deals. Data was last updated 28 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$640

One-way from

$281
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 11/12-18/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 45m total
  • Cairns to Airlie Beach
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Cairns to Airlie Beach
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Cairns

Fly to

Airlie Beach

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 20/4

16:55-13:25

1 stop20h 30m

Hamilton Island

Sat 25/4

14:05-20:10

1 stop6h 05m

$483

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 11/12

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

Hamilton Island

Thu 18/12

10:10-23:55

1 stop13h 45m

$640

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 9/12

17:20-12:00

1 stop18h 40m

Hamilton Island

Tue 16/12

10:10-23:55

1 stop13h 45m

$660

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 9/12

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

Hamilton Island

Tue 16/12

12:40-22:30

2 stops9h 50m

$684

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 10/12

18:30-09:30

1 stop15h 00m

Hamilton Island

Wed 17/12

14:35-23:05

1 stop8h 30m

$686

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Fri 2/1

17:20-09:00

1 stop15h 40m

Hamilton Island

Wed 7/1

09:40-08:35

1 stop22h 55m

$692

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 11/11

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

Hamilton Island

Sat 15/11

12:40-23:55

2 stops35h 15m

$735

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 15/1

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

$281

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 6/1

17:20-09:00

1 stop15h 40m

$283

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 14/1

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

$304

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to A1R?

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 28 October 2025.

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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 28 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia from Cairns to Airlie Beach by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Airlie Beach. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

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

    Within the past month, 12 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    Departing from Cairns to Airlie Beach will take you 20h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 512 km.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach is generally $469, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $296. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Hamilton Island), you can expect to pay $483 for that flight.

  • 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$193Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SkytransCheapest$530Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$689Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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