Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island from $178
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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HTI
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Hamilton Island are usually found in August or May, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday 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 (MEL) 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 21 November 2025.
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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 21 November 2025.
Tue 23/1207:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Tue 30/1210:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$434
Sat 6/1207:10MEL - HTI
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Thu 25/1210:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/11$443
Thu 27/1107:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Thu 4/1212:40HTI - MEL
1 stop10h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$454
Thu 27/1107:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 3/1214:50HTI - MEL
1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$491
Thu 27/1107:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1210:45HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$538
Best flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Hamilton Island that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
Tue 13/107:10MEL - HTI
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Sat 17/109:40HTI - MEL
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$408
Tue 24/206:00MEL - HTI
1 stop7h 00mVirgin Australia
Sat 28/210:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$422
Wed 14/107:10MEL - HTI
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Sun 18/112:40HTI - MEL
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/11$426
Tue 23/1207:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Tue 30/1210:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$434
Sat 6/1207:10MEL - HTI
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Thu 25/1210:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$447
Tue 13/107:10MEL - HTI
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Thu 29/114:50HTI - MEL
1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/11$456
Direct flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Hamilton Island based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
Tue 13/107:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Thu 29/110:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/11$397
Tue 23/1207:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Tue 30/1210:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$434
Tue 13/107:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Sat 17/110:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$448
Thu 27/1107:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Thu 4/1210:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$470
Thu 27/1107:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1210:45HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$538
Sat 3/107:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Sat 10/110:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$542
Wed 14/108:05MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 18/110:45HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$644
Tue 30/1207:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/110:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$728
Sun 4/108:05MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/110:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$732
Sat 20/1207:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Tue 23/1210:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/11$822
Sun 28/1208:05MEL - HTI
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 2/110:45HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$1,102
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Hamilton Island. Data last updated 21 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 23/1107:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Sat 29/1110:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$515
Thu 27/1107:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Sat 29/1110:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$448
Thu 27/1107:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Thu 4/1212:40HTI - MEL
1 stop10h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$454
Thu 27/1107:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Thu 27/1112:40HTI - MEL
1 stop10h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$462
Thu 27/1107:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 3/1214:50HTI - MEL
1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$491
Sat 6/1207:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Thu 11/1214:50HTI - MEL
1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/11$431
Sat 6/1207:10MEL - HTI
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Thu 25/1210:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$447
Tue 23/1207:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Tue 30/1210:10HTI - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$434
One-way flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Hamilton Island. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
Sun 15/207:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/11$178
Sun 1/207:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/11$179
Sat 21/207:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$190
Fri 6/309:30MEL - HTI
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$202
Mon 2/205:30MEL - HTI
1 stop9h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/11$216
Tue 16/1207:25MEL - HTI
Nonstop3h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$236
Sat 21/206:45MEL - HTI
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$263
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
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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 13/1
07:10-12:00
1 stop5h 50m
Hamilton Island
Sat 17/1
09:40-18:15
1 stop7h 35m
$408
MelbourneHamilton Island
MEL - HTI
MELHTI
Melbourne
Tue 24/2
06:00-12:00
1 stop7h 00m
Hamilton Island
Sat 28/2
10:10-14:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$422
MelbourneHamilton Island
MEL - HTI
MELHTI
Melbourne
Wed 14/1
07:10-12:00
1 stop5h 50m
Hamilton Island
Sun 18/1
12:40-19:15
1 stop5h 35m
$426
MelbourneHamilton Island
MEL - HTI
MELHTI
Melbourne
Tue 23/12
07:25-09:30
Nonstop3h 05m
Hamilton Island
Tue 30/12
10:10-14:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$434
MelbourneHamilton Island
MEL - HTI
MELHTI
Melbourne
Sat 6/12
07:10-12:00
1 stop5h 50m
Hamilton Island
Thu 25/12
10:10-14:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$447
MelbourneHamilton Island
MEL - HTI
MELHTI
Melbourne
Tue 13/1
07:10-12:00
1 stop5h 50m
Hamilton Island
Thu 29/1
14:50-20:35
1 stop4h 45m
$456
MelbourneHamilton Island
MEL - HTI
MELHTI
Melbourne
Sun 15/2
07:25-09:30
Nonstop3h 05m
$178
MelbourneHamilton Island
MEL - HTI
MELHTI
Melbourne
Sun 1/2
07:25-09:30
Nonstop3h 05m
$179
MelbourneHamilton Island
MEL - HTI
MELHTI
Melbourne
Fri 6/3
09:30-14:10
1 stop5h 40m
$202
MelbourneHamilton Island
MEL - HTI
MELHTI
Melbourne
Sat 21/2
09:30-14:10
1 stop5h 40m
$213
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 14 November 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 43 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island (average of $133). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island in September is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 21 November 2025.
When flying from Melbourne Airport 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 63% versus a flight in the evening.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?
How often are flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Hamilton Island have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Sydney (SYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $549.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 48m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 34m.
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 21 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Hamilton Island from Melbourne?
If you book a flight to Hamilton Island from Melbourne, you will be flying to Hamilton Island, which is the city’s only airport. Hamilton Island (HTI) is located 1.0 km from the centre of Hamilton Island. There are 2 flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island per day from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?
Airlines like Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island in about 5h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Melbourne Airport and Hamilton Island is about 1963 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $183 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $326 and $422 round-trip. Users have found that Jetstar is 59% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?
Before booking your flight to Hamilton Island from Melbourne Airport, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (100%), Air India (100%), Virgin Australia( 100%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $129. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Hamilton Island) can be booked for $383 on average, our data indicates $347 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island?
Most of the time, Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island flights that have stopovers will stop in Sydney.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?
Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Australia Square are the most popular attractions in Sydney if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Australia Square can be visited by traveling about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.8 km respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers can rent a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith for an average daily rate of $62 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island flights?
Of the flights from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Hamilton Island?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island (average of $133). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island in September is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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
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