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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach from $222

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MKY
17 May — 24 May1
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 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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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 17 April 2026.

Sat 18/707:20
MEL
-
HTI
Nonstop3h 00m
Virgin Australia
Thu 23/711:00
HTI
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 15/4$452
Thu 23/408:30
MEL
-
HTI
1 stop5h 40m
Virgin Australia
Thu 30/411:00
HTI
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 15/4$467
Mon 3/807:10
MEL
-
HTI
1 stop6h 05m
Virgin Australia
Thu 6/811:00
HTI
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/4$484
Mon 27/408:10
MEL
-
HTI
1 stop5h 05m
Virgin Australia
Fri 1/514:50
HTI
-
MEL
1 stop4h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/4$488
Fri 12/609:00
MEL
-
HTI
1 stop5h 10m
Virgin Australia
Mon 15/614:50
HTI
-
MEL
1 stop5h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/4$489

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$452

One-way from

$222

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$507
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 18/7-23/7
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Airlie Beach
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 15/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Airlie Beach
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

08:00-14:10

1 stop6h 10m

Hamilton Island

Thu 23/7

11:00-14:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$487

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

07:00-14:10

1 stop7h 10m

Hamilton Island

Thu 3/9

11:00-14:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$501
Fastest return journey

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sat 30/5

07:20-10:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton Island

Sat 6/6

11:00-14:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$502

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

09:00-14:10

1 stop5h 10m

Hamilton Island

Wed 3/6

14:50-19:35

1 stop4h 45m

$505

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

07:00-14:10

1 stop7h 10m

Hamilton Island

Thu 23/7

11:00-14:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$509

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

07:10-13:15

1 stop6h 05m

Hamilton Island

Sat 13/6

11:00-14:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$520
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

07:20-10:20

Nonstop3h 00m

$229

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

09:00-14:10

1 stop5h 10m

$237

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

09:00-14:10

1 stop5h 10m

$241

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

09:30-14:10

1 stop4h 40m

$252

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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 10 April 2026.

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 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 17 April 2026.

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

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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 17 April 2026.
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
453 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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
453 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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
1,019 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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
540 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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 Airport to Airlie Beach?

    For as low as $487, Virgin Australia can have you in Airlie Beach from Melbourne Airport in 6h 10m. Melbourne Airport and Airlie Beach are separated by a distance of 1963 km.

  • 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 $112. Users have also found prices from $133 and $190 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.

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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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$140Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$250Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$287Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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