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Cheap flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach from $254

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — MKY
2 Feb — 9 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Airlie Beach (A1R). 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$480

One-way from

$321

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,496
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 40m total
  • Cairns to Airlie Beach
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 6/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 50m total
  • Cairns to Airlie Beach
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($484 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($124 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Find flight deals from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Cheapest flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Airlie Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2025.

Mon 10/306:40CNS - HTI
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Wed 19/314:00HTI - CNS
1 stop18h 00mJetstar
Deal found 26/1$480
Mon 10/306:40CNS - HTI
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/312:30HTI - CNS
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$539
Wed 5/306:00CNS - HTI
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Fri 7/312:30HTI - CNS
1 stop10h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/1$609
Wed 5/312:45CNS - HTI
3 stops22h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 7/311:50HTI - CNS
2 stops10h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/1$1,622

Find flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach 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 28 January 2025.

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CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 10/3

06:40-13:20

1 stop6h 40m

Hamilton Island

Wed 19/3

14:00-08:00

1 stop18h 00m

$480

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Mon 10/3

06:40-13:20

1 stop6h 40m

Hamilton Island

Wed 19/3

12:30-21:20

1 stop8h 50m

$539

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 5/3

06:00-11:50

1 stop5h 50m

Hamilton Island

Fri 7/3

12:30-23:15

1 stop10h 45m

$609

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Wed 5/3

12:45-11:10

3 stops22h 25m

Hamilton Island

Fri 7/3

11:50-22:45

2 stops10h 55m

$1,622

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Tue 6/5

19:00-14:40

1 stop19h 40m

$254

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 6/3

06:40-14:10

1 stop7h 30m

$302

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 6/2

06:00-11:50

1 stop5h 50m

$321

CairnsHamilton Island

CNS - HTI

CNSHTI

Cairns

Thu 6/3

12:45-11:10

3 stops22h 25m

$1,286

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Deals found on 28/1

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach (average of $147). Flying from Cairns to Airlie Beach in July is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 A1R?

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Airlie Beach. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 January 2025.

The most flights from CNS to A1R are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Airlie Beach

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Airlie Beach. 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 Airlie Beach. Reviews last updated 28 January 2025.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
430 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
430 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
430 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
465 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Airlie Beach. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach. On average, Cairns has 0 outbound flights to Airlie Beach per day from 3 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Airlie Beach flight route?

    Within the past month, 28 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach is generally $964, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $717. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Hamilton Island), you can expect to pay $539 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Airlie Beach 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 Airlie Beach?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach (average of $147). Flying from Cairns to Airlie Beach in July is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach. 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 January 2025.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$431Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SkytransCheapest$485Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$717Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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