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Cheap flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach from $250

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — MKY
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 23 July 2026.

Sat 5/907:30
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/909:40
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$493
Mon 7/916:55
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop20h 20m
Virgin Australia
Wed 16/913:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop9h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 21/7$527
Sun 6/919:15
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/909:40
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$560
Fri 4/906:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop27h 00m
Virgin Australia
Sun 6/909:40
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop13h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 22/7$605
Sat 22/806:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/813:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$627
Tue 1/907:30
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/913:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$630
Fri 21/806:45
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/813:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$643

Find 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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$493

One-way from

$250
5/9-12/9
  • 5/9-12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 50m total
  • Cairns to Airlie Beach
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5/9
  • 5/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Cairns to Airlie Beach
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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 23 July 2026.
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CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 13/1

09:15-14:15

1 stop5h 00m

Hamilton Island

Wed 20/1

12:40-23:05

1 stop10h 25m

$526

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sun 3/1

06:00-14:15

1 stop8h 15m

Hamilton Island

Fri 8/1

15:00-22:40

1 stop7h 40m

$582

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Fri 4/9

06:00-09:00

1 stop27h 00m

Hamilton Island

Sun 6/9

09:40-23:20

1 stop13h 40m

$605

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Fri 21/8

06:45-14:10

1 stop7h 25m

Hamilton Island

Tue 25/8

13:55-08:30

1 stop18h 35m

$643

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 7/9

06:00-14:10

2 stops8h 10m

Hamilton Island

Wed 16/9

13:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

$653

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sun 3/1

23:55-12:00

3 stops12h 05m

Hamilton Island

Fri 8/1

09:40-16:40

1 stop7h 00m

$657

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 1/9

06:00-14:10

2 stops8h 10m

Hamilton Island

Tue 8/9

13:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

$725

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 3/9

06:00-14:10

2 stops8h 10m

Hamilton Island

Thu 10/9

13:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

$735

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Fri 21/8

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

Hamilton Island

Fri 28/8

13:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

$746
Cheapest one-way

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sat 5/9

07:30-09:00

1 stop25h 30m

$250

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

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 23 July 2026.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Airlie Beach. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 July 2026.

The most flights from CNS to A1R are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 1 airline. 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, 10 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 8h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 512 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 airline flying from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Discover the top airline 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$413Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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