Travelling from Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
Cairns's timezone is UTC+10, which is the same as Hervey Bay.
Your HVB to CNS flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hervey Bay Airport to Cairns Airport. These are the top stopovers between HVB and CNS:
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hervey Bay Airport to Cairns Airport flight is Rs44,088. A return plane ticket right now is Rs83,696. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from HVB to CNS, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Hervey Bay Airport to Cairns Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HVB to CNS.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hervey Bay Airport to Cairns Airport.
Handy information about Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
When it comes to Hervey Bay Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.38% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Hervey Bay Airport from central Hervey Bay, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Hervey Bay Airport to Cairns Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HVB:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hervey Bay Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CNS instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Cairns Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and experience more of Cairns and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cairns Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
The quietest month for a flight from Hervey Bay Airport to Cairns Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Cairns based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Cairns is January, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Hervey Bay Airport to Cairns Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from HVB to CNS in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Cairns, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel around 290 kilometres south to Townsville to tick off its popular sights. From The Strand Beach to Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville, your itinerary will be busy.
Bowen is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns. No trip is complete without a visit to Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.
