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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Airlie Beach from $190

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MKY
9 Feb — 16 Feb1
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 Tuesday or Sunday 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 4 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$352

One-way from

$190

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$416
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/3-25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Airlie Beach
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Airlie Beach
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Find flight deals from Melbourne to Airlie Beach

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 4 February 2025.

Tue 4/307:10MEL - HTI
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/310:30HTI - MEL
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$352
Sat 4/1007:30MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/1012:30HTI - MEL
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/2$393
Sun 1/608:10MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 8/611:45HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/2$452
Sat 1/308:30MEL - HTI
2 stops6h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 6/315:05HTI - MEL
1 stop6h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/2$851

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 February 2025.

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MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

07:10-11:50

1 stop5h 40m

Hamilton Island

Tue 25/3

10:30-14:25

Nonstop2h 55m

$352

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

07:30-10:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Hamilton Island

Thu 22/5

11:20-14:20

Nonstop3h 00m

$388

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

08:10-11:05

Nonstop2h 55m

Hamilton Island

Sun 8/6

11:45-14:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$452

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

06:00-13:40

2 stops7h 40m

Hamilton Island

Fri 1/8

14:20-22:05

2 stops7h 45m

$991

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 15/6

08:10-11:05

Nonstop2h 55m

$190

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

08:00-14:10

1 stop6h 10m

$206

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

21:00-13:25

2 stops16h 25m

$387

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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 31 January 2025.

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 4 February 2025.

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 16 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 4 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne to Airlie Beach by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
820 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Steven,Dec 2024

ADL - BNE

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Steven,Dec 2024

ADL - BNE

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
425 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Steven,Dec 2024

ADL - BNE

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
458 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Steven,Dec 2024

ADL - BNE

Flight was delayed as usual and just an E190 which is junk.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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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BonzaCheapest$171Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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JetstarCheapest$180Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$314Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$502Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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