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CNS — HVB
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB). 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 28 August 2025.

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August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,188
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($172 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Hervey Bay

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Hervey Bay (average of $153). Flying from Cairns to Hervey Bay in October is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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 CNS to HVB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Hervey Bay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 August 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Hervey Bay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hervey Bay. 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 Hervey Bay. Reviews last updated 28 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Cairns to Hervey Bay. 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
905 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Hervey Bay round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Hervey Bay, with prices starting at $600. Qantas Airways is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Hervey Bay 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 Hervey Bay?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Hervey Bay (average of $153). Flying from Cairns to Hervey Bay in October is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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 Hervey Bay

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay. 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 28 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$600Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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