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Cheap flights from Sydney to Airlie Beach from $113

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.
SYD — MKY
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Airlie Beach are usually found in May or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Airlie Beach

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$240

One-way from

$113

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$476
Jetstar
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  • 31/1-7/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Sydney to Airlie Beach
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 23/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Sydney to Airlie Beach
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High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Airlie Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Airlie Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Sun 22/1209:00SYD - HTI
1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/1214:00HTI - SYD
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$430
Sun 22/1208:00SYD - HTI
1 stop4h 50mVirgin Australia
Sun 5/109:30HTI - SYD
1 stop6h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/12$438
Sun 22/1211:45SYD - HTI
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Wed 25/1214:00HTI - SYD
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$462
Mon 23/1216:00SYD - HTI
2 stops23h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 27/1213:10HTI - SYD
1 stop6h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,830

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SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/2

11:45-13:20

Nonstop2h 35m

Hamilton Island

Mon 10/2

14:00-17:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$249

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/2

11:45-13:20

Nonstop2h 35m

Hamilton Island

Sat 22/2

14:50-18:10

Nonstop2h 20m

$268

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

12:40-14:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Hamilton Island

Fri 14/3

12:30-17:40

1 stop4h 10m

$337

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/2

09:40-11:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Hamilton Island

Mon 17/2

11:50-15:10

Nonstop2h 20m

$422

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/2

11:45-13:20

Nonstop2h 35m

$113

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

12:40-14:10

Nonstop2h 30m

$151

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/1

21:45-11:50

2 stops15h 05m

$337

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/12

10:05-14:25

1 stop5h 20m

$421

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Airlie Beach

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Airlie Beach. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Airlie Beach. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 19 December 2024.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Airlie Beach?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Airlie Beach. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Airlie Beach flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Sydney to Airlie Beach. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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
484 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Entertainment

6.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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.

Sydney to Airlie Beach Travel Guide

Airlie Beach is often overlooked in favour of what’s just offshore – the Great Barrier Reef and the swirling Whitsunday Islands. But this north-east coast of Queensland has spades of character that’s all its own.
Bays, lagoons and reefs offer sheltered swimming and snorkelling zones. And on dry land, little Airlie Beach deals out more than its fair share of backpacker hostels, bars and clubs.
But how to get there? Just hop on one of the near-daily direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.

Airlie Beach isn’t just a springboard for the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. This lively town makes the most of its subtropical backdrop, serving up Lions Park – an oceanside lagoon and gardens – and a sweep of hotels and bars that cater for every budget.
Conway National Park swoops out from the south edge of town. This is one of the largest rainforests in Australia, starring peaceful beaches and cathedral-quiet trails.
Ready to explore the Whitsunday Islands just offshore? Boat trips push off from Shute Harbour and the Port of Airlie.

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Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Airlie Beach?

    Around 2 hours 30 minutes direct. Flights with stopovers can last anything from 4 to 54 hours.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Sydney to Airlie Beach?

    Tigerair Australia and Jetstar Airways offer direct flights, while Virgin Australia puts on flights with a stopover in Brisbane.

  • How frequent are flights between Sydney and Airlie Beach?

    Usually at least one Sydney to Airlie Beach flight jets off a day.

  • Which airports serve Sydney and Airlie Beach?

    You’ll fly form Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.Technically, Whitsunday Airport in Shute Harbour is the closest airport to Airlie Beach – but it largely caters for small aircraft.Most flights from Sydney to Airlie Beach land at the nearby Whitsunday Coast Airport (AKA Proserpine Airport).

  • Which direct flight route between Sydney and Airlie Beach is cheapest?

    The cheap direct flights from Sydney to Airlie Beach often take off on a Tuesday.

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

    For a flight from Sydney to Airlie Beach, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 9 outbound flights to Airlie Beach per day. 3 airlines have flights to Airlie Beach from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Airlie Beach one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $113. Users have also found prices from $184 and $211 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$129Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$199Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$237Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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