The average price of a 7-day trip to Thornton Beach is $2,357 for a solo traveler, $4,233 for a couple, and $7,936 for a family of 4. Thornton Beach hotels range from $53 to $254 per night with an average of $66, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $660 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cairns International Airport (CNS) are between $1,253 and $2,482 per person for economy flights and $3,932 to $7,789 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $72 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Thornton Beach, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CNS and stay in a Thornton Beach hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Thornton Beach is usually mid to late August.
Average Thornton Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Thornton Beach for a week is $1,329-$3,579($190-$511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,085 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $135 to $165 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Thornton Beach for a week is $3,430-$6,962($490-$995 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,170 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $135 to $165 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Thornton Beach for a week is $4,644-$11,742($663-$1,677 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,340 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $203 to $231 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Thornton Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Thornton Beach? The cheapest trip to Thornton Beach is about $162 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $48.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Thornton Beach for a week is $1,134-$3,339($162-$477 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,085 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Thornton Beach for a week is $1,980-$5,718($283-$817 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,170 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Thornton Beach for a week is $3,960-$10,860($566-$1,551 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,340 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Thornton Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Thornton Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Thornton Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Thornton Beach for a week is $3,190-$14,042($456-$2,006 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $130 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,908 to $4,420 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $254 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $660 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Thornton Beach for a week is $5,714-$19,372($816-$2,767 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $260 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,816 to $8,840 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $254 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $660 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Thornton Beach for a week is $11,428-$35,258($1,633-$5,037 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $520 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,632 to $17,680 for first class
Lodging: $222 to $508 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $924 to $2,323 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Thornton Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Thornton Beach is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Thornton Beach due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Thornton Beach Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Thornton Beach hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Thornton Beach.
Flight Costs to Thornton Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,482 average in late December to a low of $1,253 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,560. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Thornton Beach our data includes 105 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Thornton Beach from an airport like Provincetown Municipal (PVC) in Provincetown, MA (the United States) for an average $8,032 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brisbane International (BNE) in Brisbane (Australia) at an average of just $145.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Thornton Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,229, so you can easily save about 98% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Thornton Beach can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $633 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.