Cheap flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $393
Virgin Australia 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island is currently $393
Cheapest one-way flight $190
Virgin Australia 1 stop 6 hr Sun, Mar 29
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island is currently $190
Last-minute weekend getaway $521
Virgin Australia 1 stop 25 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Hamilton Island is currently $521
Cheapest business class flights $955
Virgin Australia 1 stop 8 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Thu, Jun 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island is currently $955
Fastest flight 4 hr 45 min The fastest flight with stops from Cairns to Hamilton Island takes 4 hr 45 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 Hamilton Island is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically October.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $350–540
October
Most expensive
Typical prices: $510–920

Popular airlines from Cairns to Hamilton Island

  • Qantas
    from $574
    Typical price: $590–1,050
    238 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - HTI Every day
  • Virgin Australia
    from $393
    Typical price: $415–710
    216 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - HTI Every day

Popular airports near Cairns

  • Cairns Airport (CNS)
    Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
  • Townsville Airport (TSV)
    Townsville City Australia 4 hr 5 min 173 mi
  • Cooktown Airport (CTN)
    Cooktown Australia 4 hr 2 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Hamilton Island

  • Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
    Hamilton Island Australia 7 min 0 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Hamilton Island

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $350 to $540.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $393. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $190.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island is $574, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island is $393, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island starts at $393 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $190 and departs on Sun, Mar 29.
4 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Hamilton Island.
The most popular time to visit Hamilton Island is Oct–Dec, when the weather is typically warm and sunny. Hot temperatures are mixed with frequent daytime showers Jan–Mar. The weather is slightly milder during the winter (Jun–Aug), , with lower rainfall, but still suitable for many outdoor activities. In late winter, scores of yachts arrive for the annual Hamilton Island Race Week (Aug).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Hamilton Island.
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 Hamilton Island 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 Hamilton Island.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 238 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) .

Another popular airline flying from Cairns to Hamilton Island is:
  • Virgin Australia offers 216 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Hamilton Island.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $393. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $190.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island is $574, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island is $393, flying from May 7 to May 13.
No airline flies direct from Cairns to Hamilton Island.
  • There are 238 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 216 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island 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 Hamilton Island at price $521 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
No airline flies direct from Cairns to Hamilton Island.
  • There are 238 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 216 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island 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 Hamilton Island.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island, 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 Hamilton Island start at $955 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 11 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Hamilton Island start at $393 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13.
To book business class trips from Cairns to Hamilton Island, 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 Hamilton Island starts at $521 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Hamilton Island at price $521 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Hamilton Island, 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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