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

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $594. Find deals

How long is the flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island?

A quick flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island can take about 18h 40m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $348. 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 $189 on this airline.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island (average of $201). Flying from Cairns to Hamilton Island in September is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 day to fly from Cairns to Hamilton Island?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Hamilton Island flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

When flying from Cairns to Hamilton Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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One-way from	$147

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11/2-16/2
2 total stops
41h 00m total
Cairns to Hamilton Island

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6h 00m total
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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 17 September 2025.

Sun 16/1106:00CNS - HTI

1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1112:40HTI - CNS

1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$571

Fri 31/1017:20CNS - HTI

1 stop15h 40mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1112:40HTI - CNS

1 stop28h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$607

Thu 30/1006:00CNS - HTI

1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia

Thu 6/1112:40HTI - CNS

1 stop10h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$665

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Wed 11/217:20CNS - HTI

1 stop18h 40mVirgin Australia

Mon 16/212:40HTI - CNS

1 stop22h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$348

Sun 16/1106:00CNS - HTI

1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1114:35HTI - CNS

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$731

Fri 31/1017:20CNS - HTI

1 stop15h 40mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1112:40HTI - CNS

1 stop28h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$607

Thu 30/1006:00CNS - HTI

1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia

Thu 6/1112:40HTI - CNS

1 stop10h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$665

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Hamilton Island. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 29/1006:00CNS - HTI

1 stop7h 50mQantas Airways

Wed 5/1114:35HTI - CNS

1 stop6h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$755

Thu 30/1006:00CNS - HTI

1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia

Thu 6/1112:40HTI - CNS

1 stop10h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$665

Fri 31/1017:20CNS - HTI

1 stop15h 40mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1112:40HTI - CNS

1 stop28h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$607

One-way flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Hamilton Island. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Mon 23/206:00CNS - HTI

1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$147

Sun 22/214:40CNS - HTI

1 stop21h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$171

Fri 27/209:15CNS - HTI

1 stop26h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$181

Tue 11/1106:00CNS - HTI

1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$226

Tue 24/206:00CNS - HTI

1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$249

Thu 26/211:40CNS - HTI

2 stops26h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$282

Fri 7/1117:20CNS - HTI

1 stop15h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$309

Wed 17/1206:00CNS - HTI

1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$348

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CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 11/2

17:20-12:00

1 stop18h 40m

Hamilton Island

Mon 16/2

12:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

$348

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Fri 31/10

17:20-09:00

1 stop15h 40m

Hamilton Island

Fri 7/11

12:40-16:40

1 stop28h 00m

$607

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 30/10

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

Hamilton Island

Thu 6/11

12:40-23:05

1 stop10h 25m

$665

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sun 16/11

06:00-13:50

1 stop7h 50m

Hamilton Island

Wed 19/11

14:35-09:20

1 stop18h 45m

$731

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 23/2

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

$147

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 26/2

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

$147

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 11/11

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

$226

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 24/2

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

$249

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Fri 7/11

17:20-09:00

1 stop15h 40m

$309

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 17/12

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

$348

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

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Hamilton Island on Cheapflights.

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

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

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

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?

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

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

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island?
A quick flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island can take about 18h 40m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $348. 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 $189 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island (average of $201). Flying from Cairns to Hamilton Island in September is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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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