Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CNS to HVB flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Hervey Bay Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CNS and HVB include:
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Hervey Bay Airport flight is ج.م. 7,421. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ج.م. 18,704. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CNS to HVB, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Hervey Bay Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CNS to HVB is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cairns Airport to Hervey Bay Airport.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
Of all flights leaving Cairns Airport, 71.55% touch down on time at their destination.
Cairns Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Cairns. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CNS? If you've booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Hervey Bay Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cairns Airport to Hervey Bay Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HVB instead:
Grab a Hervey Bay Airport rental car and discover Hervey Bay and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hervey Bay Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) to central Hervey Bay
From Hervey Bay Airport, Hervey Bay is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Cairns Airport to Hervey Bay Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Hervey Bay. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Cairns Airport to Hervey Bay Airport for January if you want to go to Hervey Bay during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CNS to HVB in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Hervey Bay has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres south of Hervey Bay, a visit to Brisbane will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Gold Coast is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 306 kilometres south of Hervey Bay. No trip is complete without seeing SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
