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Cheap flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island from $368

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — HTI
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Hamilton Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 February 2026.

Sat 1/806:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop7h 15m
Virgin Australia
Wed 5/813:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop9h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 2/2$581
Fri 20/323:55
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop9h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/314:35
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$695
Wed 18/317:20
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/311:55
HTI
-
CNS
2 stops10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$895
Fri 20/323:55
CNS
-
HTI
3 stops12h 05m
Virgin Australia
Fri 27/314:50
HTI
-
CNS
2 stops8h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 3/2$896

Find flight deals from Cairns to Hamilton Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Hamilton Island (HTI). 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 3 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$581

One-way from

$368
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 1/8-5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 40m total
  • Cairns to Hamilton Island
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Cairns to Hamilton Island
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CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sat 1/8

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

Hamilton Island

Wed 5/8

13:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

$581

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Fri 20/3

23:55-09:30

1 stop9h 35m

Hamilton Island

Fri 27/3

14:35-19:50

1 stop5h 15m

$695

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Fri 20/3

23:55-14:10

2 stops14h 15m

Hamilton Island

Fri 27/3

14:50-23:05

2 stops8h 15m

$983

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 19/3

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

$368

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Hamilton Island on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Brisbane (BNE) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $564.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Hamilton Island?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 23m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hamilton Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hamilton Island. 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 Hamilton Island. Reviews last updated 3 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Cairns to Hamilton Island. 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
433 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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
433 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
433 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

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 Cairns to Hamilton Island. 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 Cairns to Hamilton Island?

    A quick flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island can take about 7h 15m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $581. The distance from Cairns to Hamilton Island is about 512 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to Hamilton Island is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $180 on this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Hamilton Island 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 airline flying from Cairns to Hamilton Island

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island. 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 3 February 2026.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$180Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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