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Cheap flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island from $274

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — HTI
11 Mar — 18 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 9 February 2026.

Sun 22/306:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/309:40
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$593
Sat 1/806:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop7h 15m
Virgin Australia
Wed 5/813:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop9h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/2$614
Tue 24/306:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/312:30
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$624
Wed 25/316:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/412:30
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop10h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$687
Mon 23/314:25
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/314:50
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$695

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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$586

One-way from

$274

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$540
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 1/8-3/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 40m total
  • Cairns to Hamilton Island
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 15m total
  • Cairns to Hamilton Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($197 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
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Cairns

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Hamilton Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sun 22/3

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

Hamilton Island

Sun 29/3

09:40-22:25

2 stops12h 45m

$613

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

$614

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 24/3

06:00-13:50

1 stop7h 50m

Hamilton Island

Tue 31/3

12:30-21:00

1 stop8h 30m

$624

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 25/3

16:00-09:30

1 stop17h 30m

Hamilton Island

Wed 1/4

12:30-23:20

1 stop10h 50m

$687

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 23/3

14:25-13:50

1 stop23h 25m

Hamilton Island

Mon 30/3

14:50-08:20

1 stop17h 30m

$697

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 23/2

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

Hamilton Island

Fri 27/2

14:50-08:20

1 stop17h 30m

$738

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 23/3

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

Hamilton Island

Mon 30/3

14:50-23:20

2 stops8h 30m

$748

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 11/5

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

$274

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sun 24/5

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

$276

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 19/5

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

$285

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island (average of $180). Flying from Cairns to Hamilton Island in November is currently the most expensive (average of $905). 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 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 9 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
438 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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
438 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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 $614. 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. Virgin Australia is 71% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island (average of $180). Flying from Cairns to Hamilton Island in November is currently the most expensive (average of $905). 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 Cairns to Hamilton Island

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$180Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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