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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach from $117

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MKY
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Airlie Beach are usually found in May or February, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Airlie Beach

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 3 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$342

One-way from

$117

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/12-10/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Airlie Beach
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Airlie Beach
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High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Airlie Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2024.

Sat 7/1208:00MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 50mJetstar
Tue 10/1210:30HTI - MEL
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$342
Tue 17/1208:00MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/1212:30HTI - MEL
1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$598
Mon 23/1221:25MEL - HTI
2 stops15h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 2/110:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/12$657
Sat 7/1206:00MEL - HTI
1 stop6h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 10/1211:50HTI - MEL
1 stop8h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$745

Find flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 705,290 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2024.

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MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sat 11/1

08:00-09:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Hamilton Island

Sat 18/1

12:30-19:15

1 stop5h 45m

$376

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

06:00-13:20

1 stop8h 20m

Hamilton Island

Mon 17/2

14:00-22:25

1 stop7h 25m

$390

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Fri 28/3

10:00-14:10

1 stop5h 10m

Hamilton Island

Mon 31/3

14:50-20:35

1 stop4h 45m

$418

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Mon 6/1

06:30-14:25

2 stops8h 55m

Hamilton Island

Fri 10/1

11:50-21:05

1 stop8h 15m

$1,015

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 5/1

08:00-09:50

Nonstop2h 50m

$117

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

07:00-14:10

1 stop8h 10m

$191

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Fri 3/1

07:25-09:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$213

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Wed 1/1

08:35-14:25

1 stop6h 50m

$352

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 31/12

21:00-12:30

3 stops40h 30m

$2,124

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Airlie Beach

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Airlie Beach

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Airlie Beach. Price data was last updated on 22 November 2024.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach (average of $147). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 MEL to A1R?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 3 December 2024.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Airlie Beach. Price data was last updated on 1 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 3 December 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
523 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
523 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
523 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
810 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
523 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
472 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
523 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
497 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
523 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $117. Users have also found prices from $213 and $352 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach (average of $147). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Airlie Beach

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JetstarCheapest$167Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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BonzaCheapest$191Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$290Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$368Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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