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Cheap flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands from $272

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 22/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — HTI
6 Jun — 13 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 May 2026.

Fri 12/612:00
CNS
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HTI
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/613:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop7h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$533
Wed 10/606:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/613:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$551
Sun 31/506:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/613:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$575
Sat 13/606:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/613:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$582
Fri 19/606:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/613:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$583
Sun 19/706:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/713:55
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$588
Thu 25/606:00
CNS
-
HTI
1 stop7h 15m
Virgin Australia
Sun 28/609:40
HTI
-
CNS
1 stop13h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/5$591

Find flight deals from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands

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Round-trip from

$533

One-way from

$272

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November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$514
12/6-18/6
  • 12/6-18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 20m total
  • Cairns to Whitsunday Islands
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22/6
  • 22/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 15m total
  • Cairns to Whitsunday Islands
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Fri 12/6

15:35-13:15

1 stop21h 40m

Hamilton Island

Thu 18/6

13:55-21:00

1 stop7h 05m

$539

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sat 13/6

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

Hamilton Island

Mon 15/6

13:55-23:20

1 stop9h 25m

$582

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 25/6

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

Hamilton Island

Sun 28/6

09:40-23:20

1 stop13h 40m

$591

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sat 31/10

06:00-12:00

1 stop6h 00m

Hamilton Island

Wed 4/11

12:40-23:05

1 stop10h 25m

$637

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 19/5

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

Hamilton Island

Sat 23/5

13:55-09:20

2 stops19h 25m

$669
Fastest return journey

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 6/8

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

Hamilton Island

Sat 8/8

14:50-22:25

1 stop7h 35m

$728
Cheapest one-way

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 22/6

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 15m

$272

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Sat 15/8

11:50-13:15

1 stop25h 25m

$334
Fastest single journey

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 15/10

06:00-11:50

1 stop5h 50m

$390

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 27/10

06:00-14:10

2 stops8h 10m

$401

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Cairns to Whitsunday Islands Travel Guide

The Whitsunday Islands is a chain of over 70 islands that swirl around the north-east coast of Queensland.
For many of the X people who visit, the Whitsundays is just a super scenic launch pad for boat trips to the Great Barrier Reef. But that’s not all it’s good for. Many islands take a Maldives-style approach of having one hotel apiece. Which means that you can easily find a white-gold sweep of sand that’s just for you.
Getting there is easy, too – just hop on a direct flight from Cairns. It only takes just over an hour.

The Whitsunday Islands, in north-eastern Queensland, is a utopia for beach lovers.
The main island, Hamilton Island, stars luxury oceanside hotels and wildlife-friendly bushwalks. Whitsunday Island lays out one of the eco-friendliest beaches in the world. Long Island is a pindrop-quiet collection of sandy trails and coral reefs. And then there’s Hook Island – a rugged island pieced together from rugged peninsulas.
The Whitsundays are also the nearest islands to the massive Great Barrier Reef, home to some of th best scuba diving and snorkelling territory in the world.

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  • How long is the flight from Cairns to the Whitsunday Islands?

    Around 1 hour 10 minutes direct to the main island, Hamilton Island. Indirect flights include at least one stop, and usually last between 5 and 8 hours.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Cairns to the Whitsunday Islands?

    Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia fly direct. Jetstar Airlines offers indirect flights via Sydney.

  • How frequent are flights between Cairns and the Whitsunday Islands?

    Direct flights from Cairns to the Whitsundays depart at least once a day. Fly indirect for more choice – there around 10 flights with stopovers every day.

  • Which airports serve Cairns and the Whitsunday Islands?

    You’ll fly from Cairns Airport.Despite their names, Whitsunday Airport and Whitsunday Coast Airport (AKA Proserpine Airport) sit on the nearby mainland. Great Barrier Reef Airport (AKA Hamilton Island Airport) is the only airport that’s actually on the Whitsunday Islands.

  • Which direct flight route between Cairns and the Whitsunday Islands is cheapest?

    The cheap flights from Cairns to the Whitsundays usually land at the Great Barrief Reef Airport on Hamilton Island. Weekend flights are particularly cheap.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Whitsunday Islands from Cairns.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands?

    Departing from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands will take you 7h 15m. Cairns and Whitsunday Islands are separated by a distance of 512 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands 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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