Question 1

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

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For as low as $316, Virgin Australia can have you in Hamilton Island from Melbourne in 2h 55m. The distance between Melbourne and Hamilton Island is about 1963 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Hamilton Island, with prices starting at $184. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $306 and $486, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

Question 3

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

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The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island is 43 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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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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. Find deals

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Hamilton Island flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

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The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Hamilton Island is $97. On average you can expect to pay $293. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Hamilton Island), can usually be booked for $288.

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

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Consider Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Hamilton Island.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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If you're on a stopover in Sydney and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, or Theatre Royal. Those on a stopover in Sydney interested in visiting Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, or Theatre Royal can do so by traveling 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.4 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 $61 per day.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

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Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 60% on the overall cost on flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island.

Question 13

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island, book at least 44 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 70% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $387 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $584.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

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June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Hamilton Island from Melbourne. Prices for June average $436 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $186. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of September. Opting for a June flight can save you 34% on your journey compared to booking in September

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island with no change fees.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Question 24

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

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

Question 25

Which airlines operate flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

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

Question 26

How frequent are flights between Melbourne and Hamilton Island?

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

Question 27

Which airports serve Melbourne and Hamilton Island?

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

Question 28

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

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It’s usually cheapest to fly mid-week.

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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