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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach from $143

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 6/12. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MEL — MKY
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
Mon 11/12
Mon 18/12

How to find the cheapest flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Airlie Beach

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Airlie Beach (A1R). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 December 2023.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$519

One-way from

$467
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
From Melbourne to Airlie Beach
One-way flight from Melbourne to Airlie Beach

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach at least 20 days early can save you up to 29% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 20 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach for as little as $478 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $551 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Airlie Beach from Melbourne Airport average $448. You can even find prices in August for less than $448, as users have found deals to Airlie Beach from as low as $175. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Airlie Beach from Melbourne Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 25%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach (MEL - A1R)?

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.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Melbourne and Airlie Beach. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 640,129 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2023.
Find some of the cheapest Jetstar flights travelling from Melbourne to Airlie Beach. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.

Cheap Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Virgin Australia for the route between Melbourne and Airlie Beach. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 640,129 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2023.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.

Cheap Melbourne to Airlie Beach flights in December & January 2023

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Airlie Beach specifically for the months of December and January 2023. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 640,129 searches. Prices were last updated on 6 December 2023.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Airlie Beach in 2023 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.

Melbourne to Airlie Beach 2023 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Airlie Beach in 2023. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 640,129 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2023.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Airlie Beach in 2023 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.

Direct flights to Airlie Beach from Melbourne

Discover direct flight options from Melbourne to Airlie Beach. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 640,129 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2023.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach. Users seeking other options on flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach should update the search form at the top of the page.

One-way flights to Airlie Beach from Melbourne

Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Airlie Beach. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 640,129 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2023.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Airlie Beach can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from Melbourne, there is a search form available above.

Find flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach within your budget

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 640,129 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2023.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$307 - $604

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 19/12

Nonstop2h 55m

Hamilton Island

Sun 31/12

Nonstop2h 55m

$307

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Thu 29/2

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton Island

Sun 3/3

Nonstop2h 55m

$320

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 19/12

Nonstop2h 55m

Hamilton Island

Fri 29/12

Nonstop2h 55m

$350

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Wed 14/2

1 stop6h 10m

Hamilton Island

Sat 17/2

Nonstop3h 00m

$355

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Thu 29/2

1 stop6h 35m

Hamilton Island

Sun 3/3

Nonstop2h 55m

$367

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Fri 22/12

Nonstop2h 55m

Hamilton Island

Sun 31/12

Nonstop2h 55m

$371

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 19/12

Nonstop2h 55m

Hamilton Island

Sat 30/12

Nonstop3h 00m

$380

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sat 10/2

1 stop5h 10m

Hamilton Island

Wed 21/2

1 stop4h 45m

$411

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Wed 20/12

Nonstop2h 50m

Hamilton Island

Mon 1/1

Nonstop2h 55m

$604

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/12

Average price of flights to Airlie Beach by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Airlie Beach by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Airlie Beach is currently 207.27 AUD while a return flight costs 384.96 AUD. Price data was last updated on 3 December 2023.

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach (average of $153). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach in February is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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.

January

$382

February

$400

March

$336

April

$383

May

$359

June

$362

July

$233

August

$285

September

$365

October

$281

November

$362

December

$355

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 6 December 2023.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Airlie Beach by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
341 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

One of best experience of long flights. Crews were nice, boarding process was easy..

8.1
Very Good
341 reviews
8.1
Very Good
341 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

One of best experience of long flights. Crews were nice, boarding process was easy..

8.0
Very Good
74 reviews
8.1
Very Good
341 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

One of best experience of long flights. Crews were nice, boarding process was easy..

7.2
Good
223 reviews
8.1
Very Good
341 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

One of best experience of long flights. Crews were nice, boarding process was easy..

6.5
Okay
92 reviews
8.1
Very Good
341 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

One of best experience of long flights. Crews were nice, boarding process was easy..

Related info for your journey

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Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $307, but on average you can expect to pay $402.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach under $400. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach is less than $435.

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 $143. Users have also found prices from $146 and $370 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach?

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach? While on average our users pay $297, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (Melbourne - Hamilton Island), is priced around $301.

What does MEL to MKY mean?

This is defined as Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Mackay Airport (MKY). Codes like Mackay Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), Hayman Island Airport (HIS) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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Alternative routes for Melbourne to Airlie Beach
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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Airlie Beach

Discover the top 4 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 640,129 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2023.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
BonzaCheapest$164Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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JetstarCheapest$210Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$262Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$281Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Airlie Beach

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 6 December 2023.
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Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Airlie Beach

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne 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 6 December 2023.
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