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Cheap flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands from $147

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 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — HTI
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands

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Round-trip from

$348

One-way from

$147
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 11/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 00m total
  • Cairns to Whitsunday Islands
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 23/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Cairns to Whitsunday Islands
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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 16 September 2025.

Sun 16/1106:00CNS - HTI
1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1112:40HTI - CNS
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$572
Fri 31/1006:00CNS - HTI
1 stop27h 00mVirgin Australia
Fri 7/1112:40HTI - CNS
1 stop19h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/9$614
Thu 30/1006:00CNS - HTI
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Thu 6/1112:40HTI - CNS
1 stop10h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/9$666
Wed 29/1006:00CNS - HTI
1 stop7h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 5/1114:35HTI - CNS
1 stop6h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$756

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Whitsunday Islands

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CairnsHamilton Island

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

06:00-09:00

1 stop27h 00m

Hamilton Island

Fri 7/11

12:40-08:35

1 stop19h 55m

$614

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

$666

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

$732

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 29/10

06:00-13:50

1 stop7h 50m

Hamilton Island

Wed 5/11

14:35-21:00

1 stop6h 25m

$756

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

$227

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Whitsunday Islands

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Whitsunday Islands. 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 Whitsunday Islands. Reviews last updated 16 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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.

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 18h 40m. 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands (average of $201). Flying from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands 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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Top airline flying from Cairns to Whitsunday Islands

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$190Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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