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HID — CNS
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
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Cheap flight deals from Horn Island to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Horn Island (HID) 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 5 September 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$724

Good round-trip deal

$590 or less

Good one-way deal

$234 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($346 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Horn Island to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Horn Island with our price prediction graph.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Horn Island to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Horn Island to Cairns (average of $165). Flying from Horn Island 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HID to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Horn Island to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Horn Island to Cairns at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 3% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 5 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Horn Island to Cairns 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Horn Island to Cairns flight route?

    Within the past month, 105 users have taken a look at flights from Horn Island to Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Horn Island to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($349), offers the cheapest pricing from Horn Island to Cairns. Qantas Airways is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Horn Island to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Horn Island to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Horn Island to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Horn Island to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Horn Island to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Horn Island to Cairns 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 Horn Island to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Horn Island to Cairns (average of $165). Flying from Horn Island 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 airline flying from Horn Island to Cairns

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Horn Island 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 5 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$349Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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