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Low Price Flights from Cairns to Horn Island

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Cairns to Horn Island

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Cairns to Horn Island, including Qantas Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Qantas Airways.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cairns to Horn Island according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Cairns to Horn Island in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 255, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 372.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 13:20
        1h 50m
        Direct
        HID 15:10
        Cairns - Horn Island | Thu, Apr 30 | Qantas Airways
        HID 17:20
        1h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Horn Island - Cairns | Mon, May 4 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 372 AU$ 577
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 577 AU$ 372
      • CNS 13:20
        1h 50m
        Direct
        HID 15:10
        Cairns - Horn Island | Fri, Apr 17 | Qantas Airways
        HID 17:20
        1h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Horn Island - Cairns | Mon, Apr 20 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 447 AU$ 577
        23% off
        23% off
        AU$ 577 AU$ 447
      • CNS 13:20
        1h 50m
        Direct
        HID 15:10
        Cairns - Horn Island | Sat, Apr 4 | Qantas Airways
        HID 10:55
        1h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 12:40
        Horn Island - Cairns | Mon, Apr 6 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 472 AU$ 577
        18% off
        18% off
        AU$ 577 AU$ 472
      • CNS 15:05
        1h 50m
        Direct
        HID 16:55
        Cairns - Horn Island | Fri, Apr 3 | Qantas Airways
        HID 15:35
        1h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 17:20
        Horn Island - Cairns | Sun, Apr 5 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 486
        16% off
        AU$ 577 AU$ 486
      • CNS 13:20
        1h 45m
        Direct
        HID 15:05
        Cairns - Horn Island | Mon, Mar 23 | Qantas Airways
        HID 17:20
        1h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Horn Island - Cairns | Fri, Mar 27 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 497
        14% off
        AU$ 577 AU$ 497
      • CNS 08:40
        1h 45m
        Direct
        HID 10:25
        Cairns - Horn Island | Wed, Mar 18 | Qantas Airways
        HID 10:55
        1h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 12:40
        Horn Island - Cairns | Thu, Mar 26 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 509
        12% off
        AU$ 577 AU$ 509
      • CNS 08:40
        1h 45m
        Direct
        HID 10:25
        Cairns - Horn Island | Sat, Mar 14 | Qantas Airways
        HID 15:35
        1h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 17:20
        Horn Island - Cairns | Sun, Mar 15 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 518
        10% off
        AU$ 577 AU$ 518
      • CNS 15:05
        1h 45m
        Direct
        HID 16:50
        Cairns - Horn Island | Fri, Mar 27 | Qantas Airways
        HID 15:35
        1h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 17:20
        Horn Island - Cairns | Sun, Mar 29 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 519
        10% off
        AU$ 577 AU$ 519
      • CNS 08:40
        1h 50m
        Direct
        HID 10:30
        Cairns - Horn Island | Fri, May 8 | Qantas Airways
        HID 15:35
        1h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 17:20
        Horn Island - Cairns | Mon, May 11 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 519
        10% off
        AU$ 577 AU$ 519
      • CNS 13:20
        1h 50m
        Direct
        HID 15:10
        Cairns - Horn Island | Fri, Apr 10 | Qantas Airways
        HID 17:20
        1h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 19:05
        Horn Island - Cairns | Sun, Apr 12 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 519
        10% off
        AU$ 577 AU$ 519
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        HID Invalid Date
        Cairns - Horn Island | Mon, Mar 16 | Normal Airline
        HID 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Horn Island - Cairns | Wed, Mar 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 15:05
        1h 50m
        Direct
        HID 16:55
        Cairns - Horn Island | Mon, Mar 30 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 255 AU$ 352
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 352 AU$ 255
      • CNS 15:05
        1h 45m
        Direct
        HID 16:50
        Cairns - Horn Island | Thu, Mar 26 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 256 AU$ 352
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 352 AU$ 256
      • CNS 15:05
        1h 45m
        Direct
        HID 16:50
        Cairns - Horn Island | Fri, Mar 27 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 256 AU$ 352
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 352 AU$ 256
      • CNS 15:05
        1h 50m
        Direct
        HID 16:55
        Cairns - Horn Island | Mon, May 11 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 267
        24% off
        AU$ 352 AU$ 267
      • CNS 15:05
        1h 50m
        Direct
        HID 16:55
        Cairns - Horn Island | Mon, Apr 6 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 269
        24% off
        AU$ 352 AU$ 269
      • CNS 13:20
        1h 45m
        Direct
        HID 15:05
        Cairns - Horn Island | Thu, Mar 19 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 271
        23% off
        AU$ 352 AU$ 271
      • CNS 15:05
        1h 50m
        Direct
        HID 16:55
        Cairns - Horn Island | Mon, Apr 20 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 271
        23% off
        AU$ 352 AU$ 271
      • CNS 08:40
        1h 45m
        Direct
        HID 10:25
        Cairns - Horn Island | Tue, Mar 17 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 273
        22% off
        AU$ 352 AU$ 273
      • CNS 08:40
        1h 45m
        Direct
        HID 10:25
        Cairns - Horn Island | Sat, Mar 14 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 314
        11% off
        AU$ 352 AU$ 314
      • CNS 15:05
        1h 50m
        Direct
        HID 16:55
        Cairns - Horn Island | Sun, Apr 5 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 316
        10% off
        AU$ 352 AU$ 316
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        HID Invalid Date
        Cairns - Horn Island | Mon, Mar 16 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Horn Island are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cairns to Horn Island Flight Details

The distance between Cairns and Horn Island is approximately 793.01km. It takes around 1 hour 48 minutes on average to fly from Cairns to Horn Island. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 255
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 372
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance793.01km
Average flight time1 hour 48 minutes
Popular airlineQantas Airways
Flight statistics for the Cairns–Horn Island route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Cairns to Horn Island

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Cairns to Horn Island?

Average price of one-way flights from Cairns to Horn Island purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Horn Island is April, with an average price of AU$ 222. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically September, with an average price of up to AU$ 406.

AU$ 406
AU$ 314
AU$ 222
AU$ 130
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 235
    Mar
  • AU$ 222
    Apr
  • AU$ 298
    May
  • AU$ 273
    Jun
  • AU$ 246
    Jul
  • AU$ 314
    Aug
  • AU$ 406
    Sep
  • AU$ 356
    Oct
  • AU$ 224
    Nov
  • AU$ 253
    Dec
  • AU$ 262
    Jan
  • AU$ 366
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Horn Island?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Cairns to Horn Island on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Horn Island is Friday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tuesday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 363
AU$ 290
AU$ 217
AU$ 144
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 229
    Mon
  • AU$ 363
    Tue
  • AU$ 282
    Wed
  • AU$ 251
    Thu
  • AU$ 217
    Fri
  • AU$ 282
    Sat
  • AU$ 274
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Horn Island during Good Friday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Cairns to Horn Island during Good Friday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

During Good Friday, the cheapest flights from Cairns to Horn Island are on Apr 4, with the lowest fare of AU$ 263.

AU$ 605
AU$ 434
AU$ 263
AU$ 92
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 311
    Mar 31
  • AU$ 605
    Apr 1
  • AU$ 383
    Apr 2
  • AU$ 311
    Apr 3
  • AU$ 263
    Apr 4
  • AU$ 311
    Apr 5

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Cairns (CNS) to Horn Island (HID)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qantas Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 255 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNS to HID on Mon, Mar 30), while Qantas Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 372 departing on Thu, Apr 30 and returning on Mon, May 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Cairns to Horn Island with the following airlines, including: Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 48 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Horn Island (HID).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Horn Island is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 16 flight per week flying from Cairns to Horn Island. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF2496 (13:34) Qantas Airways: S/-/-/-/-/-/- -- QF2490 (15:14) Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF2488 (08:50)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairns to Horn Island, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Mar 30, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 255.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qantas Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Horn Island travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Horn Island is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Horn Island on March 19, 2026 with Qantas Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 262.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Horn Island, with Cairns Airport to Horn Island Airport (CNS-HID) is by far the most common option on this route: Horn Island Airport (HID).
  • The time difference between Horn Island and Cairns is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Cairns to Horn-Island by air

If you're looking to fly from Cairns to Horn-Island or searching for flights between Cairns and Horn-Island, we have you covered. Start your search for the most competitive airfares by entering your travel date above. Alternatively, continue reading to explore your journey in more detail. Find information about airlines, flight schedules, tips for finding affordable tickets, and much more.

Cairns to Horn-Island airfares

Airfares from Cairns to Horn-Island varies greatly from time to time. The price is influenced by various factors such as demand, travel date and time, seat availability, and airline pricing strategies. The airfares also change due to the travel classes of you choice, i.e. first class, business class and economy class.

How to find cheap flights from Cairns to Horn-Island

Getting the cheapest Cairns to Horn-Island flights requires some flexibility, persistence, and a bit of luck. Here are some tips to help you secure the best prices:

  • 1. Be flexible with your travel dates and time: airfares are generally cheaper in the early morning, late evening and weekdays.
  • 2. Be open to alternative airports.
  • 3. Consider booking outbound and inbound flights from different airlines - two one-way Cairns to Horn-Island flight tickets may be cheaper than a round-trip ticket.
  • 4. Book connection flight from Cairns to Horn-Island
  • 5. Look out for last minute flight deals.

Airlines from Cairns to Horn-Island

Qantas Airways is the airline that operates full-service direct flights from Cairns to Horn-Island. Passengers can experience in a wide range of onboard services and amenities, guaranteeing a delightful journey. Additionally, for those seeking alternative options, various low-cost airlines offer connecting flights, providing travelers with flexibility and a choice to select the flight option that best suits their travel requirements.

Cairns to Horn-Island flight time

On average, the flight time from Cairns to Horn-Island is approximately 2 hours , with the fastest flight completing the journey in just 1 hour 50 mins from Cairns airport to Horn-Island airport.

Everything you need to know about Cairns airport

Situated in Cairns, Queensland, Cairns Airport (CNS) serves as the main gateway to the stunning Great Barrier Reef region. The airport features a modern terminal that handles both domestic and international flights, ensuring a seamless travel experience. Airlines such as Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar operate from CNS, providing excellent connectivity. The airport is conveniently located approximately 7 kilometers from the city center. Travelers can easily reach their destinations using options including airport shuttles, taxis, or rideshare services, which typically take around 15-20 minutes.

Arriving at Horn-Island airport

Horn Island Airport (HID), nestled on the picturesque Horn Island in the Torres Strait, Queensland, Australia, acts as a gateway to this remote and stunning region. It offers flights from select domestic airlines, ensuring convenient connectivity. The airport comprises a single terminal, equipped with essential amenities. Located just 5 km from the city center, reaching Horn Island is hassle-free. Taxis, shuttles, and car rentals are readily available, providing a quick commute that takes approximately 10-15 minutes.

Book Cairns to Horn-Island flights on Trip.com to unlock extra benefits

Finding cheap airfares from Cairns to Horn-Island is just the beginning with Trip.com. In addition to finding great flight deals, we also offer a range of extra perks and benefits. By making your flight reservation with us, you gain access to exclusive discounts on hotels, car rentals, and airport transfers, allowing you to maximize savings on your journey. As a token of our gratitude, Trip.com rewards you with Tripcoins, our exclusive loyalty program currency, which can be redeemed for your future travels.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Cairns toHorn Island

How many flights are there each day from Cairns to Horn Island?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Cairns to Horn Island within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Cairns to Horn Island depart on Sunday, and the fewest flights depart on Saturday.

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11
7
4
Highest
9
Mon
8
Tue
8
Wed
8
Thu
13
Fri
7
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14
Sun

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