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Cheap flights to Hamilton Island from $2,048

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — HTI
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
1 adult
Sat 23/3
Sat 30/3

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Flights to Hamilton Island in 2024

Find the latest flights to Hamilton Island in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$317

Return from

$219

One-way from

$110
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Hamilton Island
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Hamilton Island (HTI)

Cheap flights to Hamilton Island in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Hamilton Island in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Hamilton Island in March and April 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Sun 14/422:50LAX - HTI
2 stops21h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 18/412:45HTI - LAX
1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,243
Sun 14/422:50LAX - HTI
1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 18/412:45HTI - LAX
1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,308
Sun 14/422:50LAX - HTI
2 stops45h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 18/414:20HTI - LAX
2 stops33h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,637
Sun 14/414:20LAX - HTI
3 stops54h 50mSingapore Airlines
Thu 18/414:05HTI - LAX
2 stops48h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/3$4,499
Sun 14/414:20LAX - HTI
3 stops54h 50mSingapore Airlines
Thu 18/414:05HTI - LAX
3 stops39h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/3$4,518
Sun 14/423:20LAX - HTI
2 stops45h 05mSingapore Airlines
Thu 18/414:05HTI - LAX
3 stops39h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/3$5,004

Hamilton Island 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Hamilton Island in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to Hamilton Island in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sun 10/1120:20SFO - HTI
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Thu 14/1111:45HTI - SFO
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,048
Sun 10/1120:20SFO - HTI
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Thu 14/1111:45HTI - SFO
2 stops22h 56mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,081
Sun 10/1107:00SFO - HTI
2 stops34h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 14/1111:45HTI - SFO
2 stops25h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,118
Sun 14/422:50LAX - HTI
2 stops21h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 18/412:45HTI - LAX
1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,243
Sun 14/422:50LAX - HTI
1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 18/412:45HTI - LAX
1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,308
Sun 14/422:50LAX - HTI
2 stops45h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 18/414:20HTI - LAX
2 stops33h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,637
Sun 14/414:20LAX - HTI
3 stops54h 50mSingapore Airlines
Thu 18/414:05HTI - LAX
2 stops48h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/3$4,499
Sun 14/414:20LAX - HTI
3 stops54h 50mSingapore Airlines
Thu 18/414:05HTI - LAX
3 stops39h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/3$4,518
Sun 18/807:00SJC - HTI
2 stops36h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 22/815:05HTI - SJC
2 stops46h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$4,614

Find flights to Hamilton Island within your budget

Locate flights to Hamilton Island that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$2,243 - $4,614

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHamilton Island

LAX - HTI

LAXHTI

Los Angeles

Sun 14/4

2 stops21h 50m

Hamilton Island

Thu 18/4

1 stop18h 35m

$2,243

Los AngelesHamilton Island

LAX - HTI

LAXHTI

Los Angeles

Sun 14/4

1 stop20h 15m

Hamilton Island

Thu 18/4

1 stop18h 35m

$2,308

Los AngelesHamilton Island

LAX - HTI

LAXHTI

Los Angeles

Sun 14/4

2 stops45h 50m

Hamilton Island

Thu 18/4

2 stops33h 45m

$2,637

Los AngelesHamilton Island

LAX - HTI

LAXHTI

Los Angeles

Sun 14/4

3 stops54h 50m

Hamilton Island

Thu 18/4

2 stops48h 35m

$4,499

Los AngelesHamilton Island

LAX - HTI

LAXHTI

Los Angeles

Sun 14/4

3 stops54h 50m

Hamilton Island

Thu 18/4

3 stops39h 45m

$4,518

San JoseHamilton Island

SJC - HTI

SJCHTI

San Jose

Sun 18/8

2 stops36h 05m

Hamilton Island

Thu 22/8

2 stops46h 40m

$4,614

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Average price of flights to Hamilton Island by month

Plan your trip to Hamilton Island by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Hamilton Island is currently $0 while a return flight costs $3,470. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Hamilton Island (average of $218). Flying to Hamilton Island in April will prove the most costly (average of $262). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$347

February

$349

March

$337

April

$399

May

$370

June

$376

July

$350

August

$332

September

$369

October

$360

November

$361

December

$369

Peak Season:

Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island of the Whitsunday Islands lying 16 km off the coast of Queensland. The picturesque spot enjoys warm weather all year round and is a popular holiday destination with many Australian and overseas visitors booking flights to Hamilton Island. Summer (November to February) is the main peak season and you should book flights to Hamilton Island well in advance for the Christmas / New Year period and January school holidays. Kids stay free at some resorts and eat free at some of the restaurants on the island. There are plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy such as bushwalking, go karting, golf and mini golf, a shooting range and a Koala Gallery Wildlife Experience. Other peak periods include: Easter, Great Barrier Feast (June), Whale-watching season (July – September) and Race Week (August).

Off Season:

April to August is considered low season, where you can get accommodation deals and find some of the cheapest flights to Hamilton Island. In winter (June – August) temperatures can dip to the low 20s, so while it may be too cold swimming, there are plenty of shore-based activities and a wide range of cafes and restaurants. November to May is the tropical cyclone season, while Box Jellyfish stinger season is from October through to May.

When is the best time to book a flight to Hamilton Island?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Hamilton Island. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

There’s no bad time to book flight tickets to Hamilton Island, but if you plan to spend the majority of your time swimming and enjoying watersports then you’ll want to avoid the stinger season. September is recommended as the best month to take cheap flights to Hamilton Island, where you’ll manage to avoid school holiday periods, cyclones, stingers and the peak tourist season. Plus the weather is a comfortable 26C with low rainfall and humidity.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Hamilton Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Hamilton Island. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Hamilton Island should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 19 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Hamilton Island, such as Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

7.9
Good
745 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

7.8
Good
1,071 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

6.9
Okay
740 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

What is good to know if travelling to Hamilton Island?

  • Pristine beaches, coral reefs and awesome sailing, Hamilton Island is a photographers dream, and we’ve got the best spots you can take the ultimate selfie.
  • There are more than 8,000 islands within Australia’s maritime borders, making island getaways the perfect escape. Check out our top 9 Australian islands you have to visit at least once.
  • Looking for a tropical spot to say ‘I do’? Then be sure to visit All Saint’s Chapel, on Hamilton Island, we think it’s one of the world’s most beautiful churches.
  • Walking up to Passage Peak is a challenging affair but it’ll be worth it. The views of the Whitsunday Islands at the top are drop-dead gorgeous.
  • How long is the flight to Hamilton Island?

    Flights from Sydney to Hamilton Island – 20 hrs 55 mins Flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island – 20 hrs 30 mins Flights from Brisbane to Hamilton Island – 22 hrs 10 mins Flights from Perth to Hamilton Island – 18 hrs

  • Which airlines operate flights to Hamilton Island?

    Hamilton Island is the gateway for the Whitsundays and has its own airport. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) services daily flights by Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia from Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines also regularly fly there. It is also known as the Great Barrier Reef Airport as it services scenic flights to the reef.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    After your flight lands at the Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), you’ll be met by shuttle bus or chauffeured golf buggy, depending on the resort accommodation you’ve reserved. Guests arriving by ferry from the mainland will also be met.

  • What does HTI mean?

    HTI stands for Hamilton Island Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

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

    Most people fly into Hamilton Island (HTI) if they book a flight to Hamilton Island. Hamilton Island is conveniently located just 1.0 km from Hamilton Island’s city centre. On average, Hamilton Island has 8 flights from Sydney per day from 3 airlines.

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