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Cheap flights from Hervey Bay to Cairns

HVB — CNS
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS). 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 16 September 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$665
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Hervey Bay to Cairns

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hervey Bay to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hervey Bay to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Hervey Bay to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 16 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Hervey Bay to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Hervey Bay to Cairns round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Hervey Bay to Cairns round-trip from $405. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Qantas Airways. Jetstar is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hervey Bay to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hervey Bay to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Hervey Bay to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 2 airlines flying from Hervey Bay to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Hervey Bay to Cairns. 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 16 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$405Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$593Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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