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Cheap flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach from $271

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 — MKY
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$784

One-way from

$271
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 25/10-1/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 30m 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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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 12 September 2025.

Mon 15/919:00CNS - HTI
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/915:20HTI - CNS
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$724
Tue 30/1209:15CNS - HTI
1 stop23h 45mVirgin Australia
Mon 5/109:40HTI - CNS
1 stop13h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/9$739
Sat 25/1006:00CNS - HTI
2 stops27h 30mVirgin Australia
Sat 1/1109:40HTI - CNS
1 stop7h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/9$784
Sun 26/1006:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1114:35HTI - CNS
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$971

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach that are best for you.

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Cairns

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Airlie Beach

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sat 25/10

06:00-09:30

2 stops27h 30m

Hamilton Island

Sat 1/11

09:40-16:40

1 stop7h 00m

$784

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sun 26/10

06:00-13:35

1 stop7h 35m

Hamilton Island

Sun 2/11

14:35-09:20

1 stop18h 45m

$973

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sun 26/10

23:55-14:10

2 stops14h 15m

Hamilton Island

Sun 2/11

10:10-10:15

2 stops24h 05m

$1,003

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 24/9

06:45-14:40

1 stop7h 55m

Hamilton Island

Sun 28/9

15:20-23:35

2 stops8h 15m

$1,338

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 24/9

06:00-13:25

1 stop7h 25m

Hamilton Island

Sun 28/9

09:40-16:10

1 stop6h 30m

$1,393

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 15/1

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

$271

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 8/10

20:30-10:05

1 stop13h 35m

$287

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sat 15/11

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

$318

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 24/12

19:30-09:30

1 stop14h 00m

$397

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sat 15/11

19:50-12:00

2 stops16h 10m

$428

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

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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 12 September 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
416 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

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
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

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, 36 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 27h 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 $605, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $384. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Hamilton Island), you can expect to pay $724 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach (average of $147). Flying from Cairns to Airlie Beach in September is currently the most expensive (average of $309). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$191Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SkytransCheapest$523Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$689Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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