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Cheap flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach from $358

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — MKY
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$492

One-way from

$358

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$652
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/8-20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 25m total
  • Cairns to Airlie Beach
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 10m total
  • Cairns to Airlie Beach
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($317 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease ($120 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Find flight deals from Cairns to Airlie Beach

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 11 July 2025.

Wed 13/805:45CNS - HTI
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Wed 20/815:20HTI - CNS
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 10/7$492
Mon 4/806:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/815:20HTI - CNS
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$577
Sat 23/806:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Sat 30/814:05HTI - CNS
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/7$655

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Airlie Beach

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 13/8

05:45-14:40

1 stop8h 55m

Hamilton Island

Wed 20/8

15:20-22:50

1 stop7h 30m

$492

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 4/8

06:00-13:25

1 stop7h 25m

Hamilton Island

Wed 6/8

15:20-22:50

1 stop7h 30m

$577

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sat 23/8

06:00-13:25

1 stop7h 25m

Hamilton Island

Sat 30/8

14:05-20:20

1 stop6h 15m

$655

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sun 24/8

06:00-14:10

2 stops8h 10m

$358

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Fri 15/8

19:15-13:25

2 stops42h 10m

$1,050

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Fri 15/8

06:00-13:40

1 stop7h 40m

$2,527

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Deals found on 10/7

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach

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.

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 11 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach as you normally would.

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 11 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, andJetstar 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
876 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
876 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
876 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
876 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
456 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
876 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!

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, 30 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Airlie Beach one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Virgin Australia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $358. Users have also found prices from $436 and $2,527 on Jetstar and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach is generally $358, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $355. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Hamilton Island), you can expect to pay $492 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 11 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$193Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SkytransCheapest$529Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$696Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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