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Flight deals from Horn Island to Cairns

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Horn Island Airport to Cairns Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $470. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cairns.$470 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Horn Island on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Horn Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.

Cairns.$470 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Horn Island on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Horn Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.

Cairns.$579 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Horn Island on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Horn Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $579, select.

Cairns.$653 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Horn Island on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Horn Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $653, select.

Cairns.$950 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Horn Island on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Horn Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $950, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Horn Island to Cairns

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

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Horn Island to Cairns: Alternative routes

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

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Horn Island to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$470
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	1 hr, 45 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	45

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

How much are return flights from Horn Island to Cairns?

The best price we found for a return flight from Horn Island to Cairns is $470. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Horn Island to Cairns?

1 hour and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Horn Island to Cairns.

Which airlines fly direct from Horn Island to Cairns?

Qantas and Sunstate fly direct from Horn Island to Cairns.

How many flights are there a week from Horn Island to Cairns?

As of September 2026, there are 45 flights per week flying from Horn Island to Cairns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Horn Island to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly from Horn Island to Cairns is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Horn Island Airport to Cairns Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Horn Island Airport to Cairns Airport on Saturday, 17 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Horn Island Airport to Cairns Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cairns?

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 Cairns 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Cairns?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Horn Island Airport to Cairns with?

Currently, Qantas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

How to find cheap flights to Cairns (CNS) from Horn Island (HID) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Horn Island to Cairns? Return tickets start from $470 and one-way flights to Cairns from Horn Island start from $233

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