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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine)

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Proserpine.R 1,755 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,755, select.
Proserpine.R 1,777 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,777, select.
Proserpine.R 1,777 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Jun.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Sun, 22 Jun, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,777, select.
Proserpine.R 1,777 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Jul.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,777, select.
Proserpine.R 1,923 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,923, select.
Proserpine.R 2,088 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,088, select.
Proserpine.R 2,107 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,107, select.
Proserpine.R 2,457 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Nov.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,457, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine)

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) flights are currently cheapest in August.
Apr
from R 2,486
May
from R 1,923
Jun
from R 1,777
Jul
from R 1,777
Aug
from R 1,755
Sep
from R 1,777
Oct
from R 2,107
Nov
from R 2,457
Dec
from R 2,088
Jan
from R 2,461
Feb
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Mar
from R 3,549

Direct flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine)

Cairns to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine): Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cairns to Proserpine below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).

Cairns to Proserpine: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,755
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 25 mins
Most popular airlineSkytrans Airlines
Average flights per week12

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine): Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) is R 4,558. 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.
1 hour and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).
Skytrans Airlines and Flexflight fly direct from Cairns to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).
As of April 2025, there are 12 flights per week flying from Cairns to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport on Thursday, 29 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
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 Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Proserpine is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Virgin Australia and Skytrans Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine).

Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Cairns Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • You can choose from four weekly Cairns Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport flights. The 12:25 departure with Skytrans Airlines is the earliest flight available. Skytrans Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 14:05.

  • To ensure you get on your CNS to PPP flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Skytrans Airlines is your gateway to exploring Proserpine (and maybe even some other great parts of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from Cairns Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport offered by this airline.

  • Skytrans Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairns Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CNS and PPP:

    • Brisbane Airport

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

    • Adelaide Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport flight is R 1,755. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 4,558. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Score cheap tickets from CNS to PPP by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CNS to PPP.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairns Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport.

Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • 71.55% of flights departing from Cairns Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • Cairns Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Cairns. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to CNS:

Arriving at Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)

  • Go where the road takes you with a Whitsunday Coast Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Budget and chase adventure across Proserpine and beyond.

  • To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Whitsunday Coast Airport around three weeks before travelling.

Getting from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to central Proserpine

  • Whitsunday Coast Airport to central Proserpine has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.

When to fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)

  • January is the most popular month for flights from Cairns Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Proserpine in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Cairns Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport for February if you want to explore Proserpine during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from CNS to PPP in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

  • Townsville is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Proserpine. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.

  • Around 483 kilometres north-west of Proserpine, Cairns is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station, Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Aquarium.

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