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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island from $194

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HTI
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Hamilton Island are usually found in May or February, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Hamilton Island (HTI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$290

One-way from

$194

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$412
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/5-20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Hamilton Island
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 26/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Hamilton Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Hamilton Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 27/1107:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 30/1110:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/3$278
Tue 1/408:10MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Tue 8/411:45HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$285
Sun 11/508:10MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/511:20HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$328
Fri 1/806:00AVV - HTI
1 stop8h 40mJetstar
Fri 22/815:20HTI - AVV
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$414
Mon 28/420:55AVV - HTI
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/514:20HTI - AVV
1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$582
Sun 11/507:00MEL - HTI
2 stops6h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 17/512:50HTI - MEL
1 stop5h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$694

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Melbourne

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Hamilton Island

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

08:10-11:05

Nonstop2h 55m

Hamilton Island

Tue 20/5

11:45-14:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$290

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

08:10-11:05

Nonstop2h 55m

Hamilton Island

Sat 17/5

11:20-14:20

Nonstop3h 00m

$328

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

08:30-14:10

1 stop5h 40m

Hamilton Island

Thu 28/8

11:20-14:20

Nonstop3h 00m

$345

MelbourneHamilton Island

AVV - HTI

AVVHTI

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 1/8

06:00-14:40

1 stop8h 40m

Hamilton Island

Fri 22/8

15:20-22:50

1 stop7h 30m

$414

MelbourneHamilton Island

AVV - HTI

AVVHTI

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 28/4

20:55-12:10

1 stop15h 15m

Hamilton Island

Sat 3/5

14:20-20:05

1 stop5h 45m

$582

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

07:00-13:40

2 stops6h 40m

Hamilton Island

Sat 17/5

12:50-18:35

1 stop5h 45m

$694

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Thu 26/6

07:30-10:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$194

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Tue 15/4

08:10-11:05

Nonstop2h 55m

$205

MelbourneHamilton Island

AVV - HTI

AVVHTI

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 17/8

06:00-14:40

1 stop8h 40m

$207

MelbourneHamilton Island

AVV - HTI

AVVHTI

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 7/6

06:00-14:10

1 stop8h 10m

$307

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island (average of $201). Flying from Melbourne to Hamilton Island in September is currently the most expensive (average of $277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to HTI?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Hamilton Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to Hamilton Island, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 64% versus a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hamilton Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hamilton Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Hamilton Island. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne to Hamilton Island. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
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Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Melbourne to Hamilton Island Travel Guide

Hamilton Island is one of the most sought-after islands in the Whitsundays – a gathering of subtropical islands just off the Queensland Coast.
There’s definitely a uniform here. The beaches are sandy, the resort hotels high-end, and the people have got that enviably healthy glow. But so will you, after a few nights on-island. Hamilton Island is the kick-off point for a whole tick list of activities, from watersports to wildlife tours.
Best of all, Hamilton Island is only a 3-hour direct flight away from Melbourne.

Hamilton Island, in the north-easterly Whitsunday Islands, stars a meandering coastline that serves up white-sand beaches, yacht-friendly inlets, top-shelf hotels and a healthy dose of bars and watersports.
Catseye Beach is the main event, thanks to its miles-long swoop of sand and palm trees. More A-plus views come courtesy of Passage Peak. You’ll have to clamber up steep staircases to get there, but you’re rewarded with panoramic views of the Whitsundays – as well as a hike through the bush that promises glimpses of kangaroos and koalas.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Hamilton Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

    Around 3 hours 10 minutes direct. Indirect flights aren’t too long, either, starting at 4 hours 40 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

    You can fly with Virgin Australia direct, or Qantas Airways and Jetstar Airways indirect.

  • How frequent are flights between Melbourne and Hamilton Island?

    Direct Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights take off around 4 times a week. There are over 20 flights with stopovers available a day.

  • Which airports serve Melbourne and Hamilton Island?

    Flights travel between Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport and Hamilton Island Airport, AKA Great Barrier Reef Airport.

  • Which direct flight route between Melbourne and Hamilton Island is cheapest?

    It’s usually cheapest to fly mid-week.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Hamilton Island from Melbourne?

    Hamilton Island (HTI), located 1.0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island. 3 airlines have flights to Hamilton Island from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Hamilton Island round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Hamilton Island, with prices starting at $290. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $345 and $694, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

    Consider Qatar Airways (100%), Etihad Airways (100%) or Air India (100%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Hamilton Island.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

    The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Hamilton Island is $111. On average you can expect to pay $265. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Hamilton Island), can usually be booked for $267.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

    Of the flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island that have stopovers, most of them stop in Sydney.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?

    If you're on a stopover in Sydney and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, or State Theatre. Those on a stopover in Sydney interested in visiting Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, or State Theatre can do so by traveling 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.2 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Those landing in Sydney looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $54 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights?

    Of the flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Brisbane.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Hamilton Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island (average of $201). Flying from Melbourne to Hamilton Island in September is currently the most expensive (average of $277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$186Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$317Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$506Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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