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Flight deals from Cairns Airport to Horn Island Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairns Airport to Horn Island Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 6,114. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Horn Island.R 3,096 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Horn Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,096, select.

Horn Island.R 3,099 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Horn Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,099, select.

Horn Island.R 3,099 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Apr.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Horn Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,099, select.

Horn Island.R 3,104 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Horn Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,104, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Horn Island

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

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Direct flights from Cairns to Horn Island

Cairns to Horn Island: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 3,096
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	1 hr, 48 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	43

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

How much are return flights from Cairns to Horn Island?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Horn Island is R 6,114. 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 Cairns to Horn Island?

1 hour and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Horn Island.

Which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Horn Island?

Qantas and Sunstate fly direct from Cairns to Horn Island.

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

As of April 2026, there are 43 flights per week flying from Cairns to Horn Island.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Horn Island?

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 Horn 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Horn Island?

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

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

Currently, Qantas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Horn Island.

Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Horn Island Airport (HID): what you need to know

Take a direct flight from Cairns Airport to Horn Island Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Flights from CNS to HID start at 08:40 — the earliest with Qantas. The last service of the day is at 15:05 with Qantas. Overall, you can take your pick of 20 weekly Cairns Airport to Horn Island Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CNS to HID flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Qantas is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With an impressive 82.14% of services arriving on schedule, Qantas has the best on-time record for CNS to HID flights.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Horn Island Airport (HID)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Horn Island Airport flight is R 3,096. A return ticket is currently R 6,114. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CNS to HID.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Horn Island Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CNS to HID by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cairns Airport to Horn Island Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)

71.55% of flights leaving from Cairns Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Cairns to Cairns Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
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