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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach from $223

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MKY
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Airlie Beach are usually found in August or March, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Airlie Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 May 2026.

Thu 11/607:20
MEL
-
HTI
Nonstop3h 00m
Virgin Australia
Thu 18/611:00
HTI
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 30/4$447
Thu 14/507:20
MEL
-
HTI
Nonstop3h 00m
Virgin Australia
Sun 17/514:50
HTI
-
MEL
1 stop6h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 30/4$467
Sat 18/709:00
MEL
-
HTI
1 stop6h 10m
Virgin Australia
Thu 23/711:00
HTI
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 30/4$473
Sat 16/506:00
MEL
-
HTI
1 stop7h 15m
Virgin Australia
Sat 23/511:00
HTI
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/5$479
Thu 18/607:20
MEL
-
HTI
Nonstop3h 00m
Virgin Australia
Thu 25/613:55
HTI
-
MEL
1 stop7h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/5$480
Sat 13/607:20
MEL
-
HTI
Nonstop3h 00m
Virgin Australia
Thu 25/613:55
HTI
-
MEL
1 stop7h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 1/5$481
Thu 12/1107:25
MEL
-
HTI
Nonstop3h 05m
Virgin Australia
Thu 12/1114:50
HTI
-
MEL
1 stop5h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 30/4$484
Tue 30/608:30
MEL
-
HTI
1 stop5h 40m
Virgin Australia
Fri 3/714:50
HTI
-
MEL
1 stop5h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 1/5$490
Wed 3/606:00
AVV
-
HTI
2 stops7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/613:55
HTI
-
AVV
1 stop6h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$591
Sat 13/606:00
AVV
-
HTI
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/613:55
HTI
-
AVV
1 stop6h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$652
Tue 11/806:00
AVV
-
HTI
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/813:00
HTI
-
AVV
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$706
Sat 16/520:40
AVV
-
HTI
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/514:50
HTI
-
AVV
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$749

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Airlie Beach

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Airlie Beach flight deals. Data was last updated 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$447

One-way from

$223

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$402
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 11/6-18/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Airlie Beach
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 9/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Airlie Beach
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

08:30-14:10

1 stop5h 40m

Hamilton Island

Thu 23/7

14:50-19:20

1 stop4h 30m

$491

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Mon 29/6

08:10-13:15

1 stop5h 05m

Hamilton Island

Mon 29/6

14:50-19:20

1 stop4h 30m

$516

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

10:00-14:10

1 stop5h 10m

Hamilton Island

Thu 5/11

14:50-20:50

1 stop5h 00m

$526

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

07:00-14:10

1 stop7h 10m

Hamilton Island

Wed 2/9

14:50-19:35

1 stop4h 45m

$531

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Mon 29/6

07:10-13:15

1 stop6h 05m

Hamilton Island

Wed 1/7

14:50-19:35

1 stop4h 45m

$556

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 23/6

07:20-10:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton Island

Tue 23/6

13:55-19:20

1 stop5h 25m

$621

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

06:00-13:15

2 stops7h 15m

Hamilton Island

Sat 13/6

13:55-19:20

1 stop5h 25m

$632

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

07:00-12:15

1 stop5h 15m

Hamilton Island

Tue 8/9

13:00-23:35

1 stop10h 35m

$677
Fastest return journey

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

09:15-14:05

1 stop4h 50m

Hamilton Island

Wed 2/9

12:00-15:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$727

MelbourneHamilton Island

AVV - HTI

AVVHTI

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 21/7

06:00-12:15

1 stop6h 15m

Hamilton Island

Fri 24/7

13:00-22:50

1 stop9h 50m

$807

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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 4 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach, such as Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,030 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
538 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Departing from Melbourne to Airlie Beach will take you 3h. The distance between Melbourne and Airlie Beach is about 1963 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $112 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $132 and Qantas Airways from $240 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Airlie Beach flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Airlie Beach

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne 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 4 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$139Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$248Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$285Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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