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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach from $176

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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MKY
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Airlie Beach are usually found in May or August, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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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 26 December 2025.

Mon 29/1206:00MEL - HTI
1 stop7h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 5/109:40HTI - MEL
1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/12$710
Tue 30/1207:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/114:50HTI - MEL
1 stop5h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/12$973
Mon 29/1221:05MEL - HTI
2 stops15h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 5/114:35HTI - MEL
2 stops16h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$2,367

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 26 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$385

One-way from

$176

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$525
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 17/2-21/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Airlie Beach
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 8/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Airlie Beach
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 26 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Airlie Beach

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

07:25-09:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Hamilton Island

Tue 31/3

14:50-21:35

1 stop5h 45m

$389

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

07:20-10:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton Island

Sat 20/6

11:00-14:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$392

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

09:00-14:10

1 stop5h 10m

Hamilton Island

Sat 20/6

11:00-14:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$420

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

09:30-14:10

1 stop4h 40m

Hamilton Island

Mon 22/6

14:50-19:50

1 stop5h 00m

$422

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

08:30-14:10

1 stop6h 40m

Hamilton Island

Mon 2/2

14:50-23:05

1 stop7h 15m

$423

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

07:25-09:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Hamilton Island

Wed 4/2

12:40-20:15

1 stop6h 35m

$426

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

09:30-14:10

1 stop4h 40m

Hamilton Island

Sun 21/6

14:50-19:20

1 stop4h 30m

$428

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

07:20-10:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton Island

Tue 23/6

13:55-19:20

1 stop5h 25m

$429

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

08:10-12:00

1 stop4h 50m

Hamilton Island

Tue 31/3

14:50-20:35

1 stop4h 45m

$431

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

09:30-14:10

1 stop4h 40m

Hamilton Island

Tue 23/6

13:55-19:20

1 stop5h 25m

$435

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Airlie Beach

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Airlie Beach. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach (average of $128). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach in September is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 MEL to A1R?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 26 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 58% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Airlie Beach. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 26 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
429 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

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
429 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
429 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
953 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
429 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
495 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
429 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

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 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 Airport to Airlie Beach?

    For as low as $389, Virgin Australia can have you in Airlie Beach from Melbourne Airport in 3h 05m. Melbourne Airport and Airlie Beach are separated by a distance of 1963 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $118. Users have also found prices from $142 and $271 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach (average of $128). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach in September is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 Melbourne to Airlie Beach

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$177Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$320Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$352Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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