Cheap flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $414
Qantas 1 stop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Hervey Bay is currently $414
Cheapest one-way flight $207
Qantas 1 stop 7 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Hervey Bay is currently $207
Last-minute weekend getaway $634
Qantas 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Hervey Bay is currently $634
Cheapest business class flights $954
Qantas 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Hervey Bay is currently $954
Fastest flight 3 hr 55 min The fastest flight with stops from Cairns to Hervey Bay takes 3 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Hervey Bay is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $400–610
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $530–860

Popular airlines from Cairns to Hervey Bay

  • Qantas
    from $414
    Typical price: $455–750
    196 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - HVB Every day
  • Jetstar
    45 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - HVB Every day

Popular airports near Cairns

  • Cairns Airport (CNS)
    Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
  • Townsville Airport (TSV)
    Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
  • Cooktown Airport (CTN)
    Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Hervey Bay

  • Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
    Hervey Bay Australia 18 min 7 mi
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE)
    Brisbane Australia 3 hr 1 min 146 mi
  • Bundaberg Regional Airport (BDB)
    Bundaberg Regional Australia 1 hr 14 min 39 mi
  • Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
    Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 2 hr 11 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Hervey Bay

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $400 to $610.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Hervey Bay recently found on Google Flights was with Qantas from $414. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qantas from $207.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Hervey Bay is $414, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Hervey Bay starts at $414 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $207 and departs on Wed, May 27.
3 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Hervey Bay.
Peak travel is Dec–Jan, when the weather's hot and humid. Beachgoing is popular at this time. Wet season is Dec–Mar. Winter (Jun–Aug) is mild and dry. Whale watching season runs Jul–Nov. The Hervey Bay Ocean Festival (Aug) includes a market, a parade, fireworks and whale-themed events. Also running during the Ocean Festival, the Hervey Bay Seafood Festival (Aug) has stalls offering fresh catch cuisine, local wines and live music.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Hervey Bay.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairns to Hervey Bay.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 196 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) .

Another popular airline flying from Cairns to Hervey Bay is:
  • Jetstar offers 45 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Hervey Bay.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Hervey Bay recently found on Google Flights was with Qantas from $414. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qantas from $207.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Hervey Bay is $414, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
No airline flies direct from Cairns to Hervey Bay.
  • There are 196 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 45 Jetstar connecting flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Hervey Bay at price $634 is offered by Qantas from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from Cairns to Hervey Bay.
  • There are 196 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 45 Jetstar connecting flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairns and Hervey Bay start at $954 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17 with Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Hervey Bay start at $414 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.
To book business class trips from Cairns to Hervey Bay, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairns and Hervey Bay starts at $634 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Qantas.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Hervey Bay at price $634 is offered by Qantas from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Hervey Bay, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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