Horn Island to Cairns Flights

There are 3 daily flights that operate from Horn Island Airport to Cairns International Airport. The earliest departure takes off at 11:55 and the last one leaves at 18:20.

This route at a glance

3flights a day
1airline
11:55 – 18:20first and last
1h 45mtypical flight time
452 AUDtypical fare, 279–984

Checked baggage included with the fares we recorded. Airlines sell more; this is what the cheapest fares carried.

Airline	Hold baggage
Qantas	23 kg

Hand baggage is 7 kg.

Collected 29 October 2026. Not live — check with the airline before booking.

Which airlines fly from Horn Island to Cairns?

The following airline has scheduled flights on this route: Qantas.

How much is a flight from Horn Island to Cairns?

The average price for a flight is 452 AUD, ranging from 279 AUD to 984 AUD. Scroll down the page to get detailed prices and times for this trip and links to book.

Schedules for return route: Cairns to Horn Island.

	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Qantas QF2491 11:55 - 13:40 105 mins	984 AUD	797 AUD	645 AUD	567 AUD	735 AUD	567 AUD	337 AUD
Qantas QF2493 16:45 - 18:30 105 mins	279 AUD	279 AUD	335 AUD	338 AUD	416 AUD	280 AUD	280 AUD
Qantas QF2495 18:20 - 20:05 105 mins	279 AUD	---	---	280 AUD	280 AUD	---	---

Schedules and prices shown here are historical, for guidance only, last collected on 29 October 2026. They are not live and are not updated daily — airlines change timetables and fares constantly. Always check with the airline or a booking site before making plans. This table covers the week beginning 12th November 2026. Search the dates you want to travel for live prices.

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