$313 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach

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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach (CNS-HTI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Airlie Beach

Sun, 27 Jul - Sun, 3 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 14:40CNS-HTI
7h 55m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
15:20 - 22:50HTI-CNS
7h 30m1 stop
$547Jetstar
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Fri, 25 Jul - Fri, 1 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 14:40CNS-HTI
7h 55m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
15:20 - 22:50HTI-CNS
7h 30m1 stop
$599Jetstar
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Wed, 16 Jul - Wed, 23 Jul
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06:00 - 13:40CNS-HTI
7h 40m1 stop
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15:20 - 22:50HTI-CNS
7h 30m1 stop
Sat, 26 Jul - Sat, 2 Aug
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19:15 - 14:40CNS-HTI
19h 25m1 stop
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14:05 - 20:55HTI-CNS
6h 50m1 stop
Wed, 16 Jul - Wed, 23 Jul
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06:00 - 13:40CNS-HTI
7h 40m1 stop
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15:20 - 22:50HTI-CNS
7h 30m1 stop
Sat, 26 Jul - Sat, 2 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 13:25CNS-HTI
7h 25m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
14:05 - 20:20HTI-CNS
6h 15m1 stop
$620Virgin Australia
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Sun, 27 Jul - Sun, 3 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 14:40CNS-HTI
7h 55m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
15:20 - 22:50HTI-CNS
7h 30m1 stop
$646Jetstar
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Sat, 26 Jul - Sat, 2 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 13:25CNS-HTI
7h 25m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
14:05 - 20:20HTI-CNS
6h 15m1 stop
$648Virgin Australia
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Mon, 17 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
06:30 - 13:50CNS-HTI
7h 20m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
11:50 - 22:45HTI-CNS
10h 55m2 stops
$1,237Qantas Airways
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Wed, 16 Jul - Wed, 23 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 12:10CNS-HTI
22h 30m3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:50 - 22:50HTI-CNS
10h 00m2 stops
$1,590Qantas Airways
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Cheapest flight$313
Flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island

When to book flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach

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FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    When flying out of Cairns you’ll be using Cairns. Airlie Beach does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Hamilton Island airport, which is 26.7 km away.

  • How long does a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach take?

    There are no direct flights covering the 824 km separating Cairns and Airlie Beach but indirect flights take around 6h 00m.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Airlie Beach from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Airlie Beach with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Airlie Beach from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between Cairns and Airlie Beach found on KAYAK was with Jetstar for $313. Jetstar offered a return connection from $546 and Virgin Australia from $620.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Airlie Beach

  • There is no airport in Airlie Beach. Instead, you’ll be flying into Hamilton Island Airport when flying between Cairns and Airlie Beach.

Top airline flying from Cairns to Airlie Beach

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns to Airlie Beach? 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
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 407 reviews
6.4Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.4Food
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
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4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2025NAN - BNE
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4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

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