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Flight deals from Cairns to Hamilton Island

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Hamilton Island.298 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Mon, 16 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Hamilton Island.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Hamilton Island on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From 298 €, select.
Hamilton Island.311 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May, returning Sat, 31 May.Return flight with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Hamilton Island.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Hamilton Island on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From 311 €, select.
Hamilton Island.348 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Thu, 24 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Hamilton Island.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Hamilton Island on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From 348 €, select.
Hamilton Island.373 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct, returning Fri, 17 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Hamilton Island.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Hamilton Island on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From 373 €, select.
Hamilton Island.410 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb, returning Sat, 28 Feb.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Cairns on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Hamilton Island.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Hamilton Island on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From 410 €, select.
Hamilton Island.442 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Aug, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Hamilton Island.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Hamilton Island on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From 442 €, select.
Hamilton Island.509 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Hamilton Island.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Hamilton Island on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From 509 €, select.
Hamilton Island.549 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Hamilton Island.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Hamilton Island on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From 549 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Hamilton Island

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Hamilton Island flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Cairns to Hamilton Island: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cairns to Hamilton Island below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Hamilton Island.

Cairns to Hamilton Island: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found298 €
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Hamilton Island: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island is 298 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Hamilton Island. But we found flights with one or more stops from 298 €.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Cairns to Hamilton Island.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Hamilton Island is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Hamilton Island Airport on Monday, 9 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cairns Airport and Hamilton Island Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Hamilton Island but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Hamilton Island is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Hamilton Island.

Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI): what you need to know

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CNS to HTI flight.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CNS and HTI include:

    • Brisbane Airport

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight is 126 €. A return plane ticket is currently 298 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from CNS to HTI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Hamilton Island Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from CNS to HTI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairns Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • 71.55% of flights taking off from Cairns Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Central Cairns to Cairns Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near CNS? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairns Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)

Getting from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to central Hamilton Island

  • Hamilton Island Airport to central Hamilton Island has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.

When to fly to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Cairns Airport to Hamilton Island Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Hamilton Island. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Cairns Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Hamilton Island, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CNS to HTI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've done Hamilton Island, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel about 257 kilometres north-west to Townsville to tick off its leading attractions. From The Strand Beach to Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're ready to explore another major stop in Australia, consider Mackay, roughly 97 kilometres south of Hamilton Island. Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach are key reasons to visit.

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