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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island

MEL — HTI
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

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 15 August 2025.

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September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£191

Good one-way deal

£138 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hamilton Island from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island

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 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island is 72 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 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 15 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island as you normally would.

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.

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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 £179.

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 Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 40m.

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 08m.

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 15 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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?

    Most people fly into Hamilton Island (HTI) if they book a flight to Hamilton Island from Melbourne. On average, Hamilton Island has 2 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 1 airline. Hamilton Island is conveniently located just 0.6 mi from Hamilton Island’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia (£159), offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Hamilton Island. Virgin Australia is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    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 Airport to Hamilton Island.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Discover the top airline 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest£159Average£215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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