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Cheap flights to Whitsundays
Gateway to Whitehaven Beach's white silica sand and sailing among the 74 Whitsunday Islands.
- Best weather
- Apr to Oct
- Wet season
- Dec to Mar
- Warmest
- Dec, 32°C
- Airport
- PPP
Best time to visit Whitsundays
The best time to visit Whitsundays for the weather is from April to October, when daytime highs average 25 to 31°C (77 to 88°F) and it's mostly dry.
Whitsundays has a wet season from December to March, when most of the year's rain falls: about 12 rainy days in February, against about 2 rainy days in September. It's usually the quieter time to travel, which can mean cheaper fares, but expect heavy downpours.
The warmest month is December, with highs around 32°C (90°F); the coolest is July, at around 25°C (76°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night.
Whitsundays weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C 89°F | 23°C 73°F | 11 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| February | 31°C 88°F | 23°C 73°F | 12 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| March | 30°C 87°F | 22°C 71°F | 10 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| April Best | 29°C 84°F | 19°C 67°F | 8 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
| May Best | 27°C 80°F | 16°C 61°F | 6 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
| June Best | 25°C 77°F | 13°C 55°F | 4 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
| July Best | 25°C 76°F | 11°C 52°F | 3 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
| August Best | 26°C 79°F | 12°C 53°F | 2 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
| September Best | 29°C 83°F | 15°C 58°F | 2 rainy days | Dry season, warm |
| October Best | 31°C 87°F | 18°C 64°F | 4 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| November | 32°C 89°F | 20°C 68°F | 5 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| December | 32°C 90°F | 22°C 71°F | 8 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
Long-term averages from Proserpine Airport, 1872–1990. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Whitsundays
Farepop finds fares to Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Brisbane 900 km · about 1.5 hours non-stop Sydney 1,500 km · about 2.5 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Auckland 3,100 km · about 4.5 hours non-stop Queenstown 3,300 km · about 4.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | San Francisco 7,000 mi · about 14.5 hours non-stop Los Angeles 7,200 mi · about 15 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 11,600 km · about 15 hours non-stop Calgary 12,300 km · about 16 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Edinburgh 9,600 mi · about 20 hours non-stop Newcastle 9,600 mi · about 20 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Helsinki 13,800 km · about 18 hours non-stop Athens 14,400 km · about 18.5 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Whitsundays
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
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The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Whitsundays: questions
When is the best time to visit Whitsundays?
For the weather, from April to October, when daytime highs average around 27°C. These are long-term averages from Proserpine Airport, 1872–1990.
When is the rainy season in Whitsundays?
Whitsundays's wet season runs from December to March. February is usually the wettest month, with about 12 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Whitsundays?
Farepop finds fares to Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP).
How can I find cheap flights to Whitsundays?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Whitsundays costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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