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Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
$1,139
Typical prices: $466-$982
Qantas Airways
Mon 19/2Thu 22/2
MEL - HID • 1 stop
Direct flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Qantas Airways. Average duration is 1h 48m
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Top airlines
Qantas Airways
Most flights • 18 per week
Qantas Airways
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
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Top routes
CNS - HID
Cheapest • 55% average savings
TSV - HID
Most popular
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 14% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights to Horn Island

 
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Recent return flight deals to Horn Island

Fri, 19 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
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08:35 - 15:15MEL  Melbourne-HID Horn Island
7h 40m1 stop Cairns
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15:45 - 16:05HID  Horn Island-MEL Melbourne
23h 20m1 stop Cairns
$1,139Qantas Airways
Fri, 19 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
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08:35 - 15:15MEL  Melbourne-HID Horn Island
7h 40m1 stop Cairns
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15:45 - 16:05HID  Horn Island-MEL Melbourne
23h 20m1 stop Cairns
$1,144Qantas Airways
Fri, 19 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
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06:00 - 15:15MEL  Melbourne-HID Horn Island
10h 15m2 stops Brisbane Cairns
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17:20 - 16:05HID  Horn Island-MEL Melbourne
21h 45m1 stop Cairns
$1,151Qantas Airways
Fri, 19 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
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06:00 - 15:15MEL  Melbourne-HID Horn Island
10h 15m2 stops Brisbane Cairns
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17:20 - 16:05HID  Horn Island-MEL Melbourne
21h 45m1 stop Cairns
$1,156Qantas Airways
Fri, 19 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
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06:00 - 15:15MEL  Melbourne-HID Horn Island
10h 15m2 stops Brisbane Cairns
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17:20 - 16:05HID  Horn Island-MEL Melbourne
21h 45m1 stop Cairns
$1,157Qantas Airways
Fri, 19 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
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06:00 - 16:50MEL  Melbourne-HID Horn Island
11h 50m2 stops Brisbane Cairns
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17:20 - 16:00HID  Horn Island-MEL Melbourne
21h 40m2 stops Cairns Brisbane
$1,163Qantas Airways
Fri, 19 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
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06:00 - 16:50MEL  Melbourne-HID Horn Island
11h 50m2 stops Brisbane Cairns
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17:20 - 16:00HID  Horn Island-MEL Melbourne
21h 40m2 stops Cairns Brisbane
$1,168Qantas Airways
Sat, 26 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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06:00 - 15:10MEL  Melbourne-HID Horn Island
9h 10m2 stops Brisbane Cairns
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15:35 - 17:10HID  Horn Island-MEL Melbourne
25h 35m1 stop Cairns
$1,415Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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06:25 - 15:10MEL  Melbourne-HID Horn Island
8h 45m1 stop Cairns
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15:35 - 17:10HID  Horn Island-MEL Melbourne
25h 35m1 stop Cairns
$1,541Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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13:20 - 10:30MEL  Melbourne-HID Horn Island
21h 10m2 stops Brisbane Cairns
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15:35 - 07:40HID  Horn Island-MEL Melbourne
16h 05m2 stops Cairns Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,853Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Horn Island flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Horn Island with more confidence.

How much is a flight to Horn Island?

A return flight to Horn Island costs $606 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Cairns average $511, while Brisbane runs a bit higher at $765.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Horn Island?

Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Horn Island at $524 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $901.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Horn Island?

  • June is the cheapest month to fly to Horn Island with an average price of $520 return.
  • July ($1,112) and August ($965) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Horn Island?

Afternoon flights to Horn Island are the cheapest at $511 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $1,241.

What is a good deal for flights to Horn Island?

Flights under $466 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Horn Island at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Cairns $442
  • Townsville $451
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Key details for flights to Horn Island

Low season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.

When to book flights to Horn Island

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Horn Island based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Horn Island, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Horn Island?

    Qantas Airways operates the most flights from Australia to Horn Island at 18 per week, and for this route Qantas Airways is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Horn Island. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long is a direct flight to Horn Island?

    Direct flights to Horn Island are available from Cairns, with a flight time of about 1h 45m.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Horn Island?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Horn Island are from:
    • Melbourne, from $1,139 return

  • How many flights serve Horn Island?

    Horn Island receives 3 flights per day and 18 per week from across the world. Cairns has the most flights to Horn Island with 18 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Horn Island is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Horn Island is around $466 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Horn Island?

    Qantas Airways is the most popular airline for KAYAK users flying to Horn Island and has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

Your guide to booking Horn Island flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Horn Island, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $466 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Horn Island in June. Return fares historically average $520 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to $730 per return. Midday flights to Horn Island average $511 compared to $1,241 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Horn Island, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Qantas Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top airline flying to Horn Island

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Horn Island? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1098 reviews
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.0Food
7.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Small twin prop plane. Basic flight. Food was half a chicken & pesto sandwich. As the flight departed after 12pm alcohol was available. No on board entertainment. No wifi services.

8.0 ExcellentBrian, Sept 2026
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Small twin prop plane. Basic flight. Food was half a chicken & pesto sandwich. As the flight departed after 12pm alcohol was available. No on board entertainment. No wifi services.

I liked the refreshments as the flight was short and the free WiFi. The seats were comfortable.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

It’s a very long flight and there are so many people on board. Perhaps a warm washcloth now and then to freshen up

The plane was delayed about 3 hours so anything else is immaterial

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