Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights?

According to our data, Virgin Australia have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 1% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airlines fly to Hamilton Island?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Hamilton Island from Melbourne according to our data. Virgin Australia is the first choice among our users, with 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Hamilton Island. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Hamilton Island on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Melbourne to Hamilton Island on average per day?

The number of flights available between Melbourne and Hamilton Island is 2 per day as of February 2026. The most frequent departure time is 07:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving at midday.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island delayed?

Historically, on average around 6% of flights between Melbourne and Hamilton Island have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 218 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

How many flights depart from Melbourne to Hamilton Island on average per week?

As of February 2026, 16 flights take off from Melbourne and land in Hamilton Island each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sun, with 38% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport?

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport is 3 as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Hamilton Island Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Hamilton Island Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Hamilton Island Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$164 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island in 2026

1 adult

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Direct

Cheap return flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

07:25 - 09:30

MEL

HTI

3h 05mdirect

10:10 - 14:15

HTI

MEL

3h 05mdirect

$359Virgin Australia

Thu, 26 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

07:25 - 09:30

MEL

HTI

3h 05mdirect

10:10 - 14:15

HTI

MEL

3h 05mdirect

$364Virgin Australia

Sat, 21 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar

07:20 - 10:20

MEL

HTI

3h 00mdirect

11:00 - 14:00

HTI

MEL

3h 00mdirect

$367Virgin Australia

Sat, 18 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul

07:25 - 09:30

MEL

HTI

3h 05mdirect

10:10 - 14:15

HTI

MEL

3h 05mdirect

$380Virgin Australia

Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

07:10 - 12:00

MEL

HTI

5h 50m

1 stop

10:10 - 14:15

HTI

MEL

3h 05mdirect

$383Virgin Australia

Sun, 22 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

07:25 - 09:30

MEL

HTI

3h 05mdirect

12:40 - 21:15

HTI

MEL

7h 35m

1 stop

$387Virgin Australia

Thu, 26 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

07:25 - 09:30

MEL

HTI

3h 05mdirect

14:50 - 21:05

HTI

MEL

5h 15m

1 stop

$389Virgin Australia

Thu, 26 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

09:00 - 14:10

MEL

HTI

5h 10m

1 stop

11:00 - 14:00

HTI

MEL

3h 00mdirect

$392Virgin Australia

Sat, 18 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul

06:00 - 14:10

AVV

HTI

8h 10m

1 stop

14:50 - 20:20

HTI

AVV

5h 30m

1 stop

$518Multiple Airlines

Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May

06:00 - 12:00

AVV

HTI

7h 00m

2 stops

14:50 - 22:50

HTI

AVV

7h 00m

1 stop

$686Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar

Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Melbourne to Hamilton Island flight tickets

Virgin Australia

26 Feb

MEL07:25Melbourne

3h 05m

HTI09:30Hamilton Island

28 Feb

HTI10:10Hamilton Island

3h 05m

MEL14:15Melbourne

$359

Virgin Australia

1 Mar

MEL07:25Melbourne

3h 05m

HTI09:30Hamilton Island

8 Mar

HTI10:10Hamilton Island

3h 05m

MEL14:15Melbourne

$380

Virgin Australia

22 Feb

MEL07:10Melbourne

5h 50m

1 stop

HTI12:00Hamilton Island

28 Feb

HTI10:10Hamilton Island

3h 05m

MEL14:15Melbourne

$383

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Hamilton Island flight tickets

Qantas Airways

22 Mar

MEL07:00Melbourne

7h 50m

1 stop

HTI13:50Hamilton Island

25 Mar

HTI11:55Hamilton Island

10h 40m

1 stop

MEL23:35Melbourne

$794

Qantas Airways

17 Mar

MEL08:15Melbourne

6h 35m

2 stops

HTI13:50Hamilton Island

24 Mar

HTI14:35Hamilton Island

8h 00m

2 stops

MEL23:35Melbourne

$984

Qantas Airways

17 Mar

MEL07:25Melbourne

7h 25m

2 stops

HTI13:50Hamilton Island

24 Mar

HTI14:35Hamilton Island

8h 00m

2 stops

MEL23:35Melbourne

$989

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

07:25-09:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Hamilton Island

Sat 28/2

10:10-14:15

Nonstop3h 05m

$359

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

07:25-09:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Hamilton Island

Sat 28/3

10:10-14:15

Nonstop3h 05m

$364

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

07:20-10:20

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton Island

Thu 23/7

11:00-14:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$367

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

07:25-09:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Hamilton Island

Sun 8/3

10:10-14:15

Nonstop3h 05m

$380

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

07:10-12:00

1 stop5h 50m

Hamilton Island

Sat 28/2

10:10-14:15

Nonstop3h 05m

$383

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

07:25-09:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Hamilton Island

Sat 28/2

12:40-21:15

1 stop7h 35m

$387

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

07:25-09:30

Nonstop3h 05m

Hamilton Island

Tue 31/3

14:50-21:05

1 stop5h 15m

$389

MelbourneHamilton Island

MEL - HTI

MELHTI

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

09:00-14:10

1 stop5h 10m

Hamilton Island

Thu 23/7

11:00-14:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$392

MelbourneHamilton Island

AVV - HTI

AVVHTI

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 4/5

06:00-14:10

1 stop8h 10m

Hamilton Island

Mon 11/5

14:50-20:20

1 stop5h 30m

$518

MelbourneHamilton Island

AVV - HTI

AVVHTI

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 26/3

06:00-12:00

2 stops7h 00m

Hamilton Island

Mon 30/3

14:50-22:50

1 stop7h 00m

$686

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

Delays

Other information

What is the cheapest month to fly to Hamilton Island?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Hamilton Island from Melbourne, with most prices found around $350. If you aren’t able to travel to Hamilton Island during the month of May, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $352.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Hamilton Island?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Hamilton Island. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $367. The most expensive day to fly to Hamilton Island is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $643.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Hamilton Island flight route?

Fly from Melbourne to Hamilton Island for the best Melbourne - Hamilton Island flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Hamilton Island from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Hamilton Island for around $433 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Hamilton Island from Melbourne for as low as $397 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap Melbourne to Hamilton Island flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Fastest flight time	3h 00m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Hamilton Island	1 airport

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island takes 3h 00m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Hamilton Island on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Hamilton Island. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Hamilton Island (HTI).

Search flight deals

How far is Melbourne to Hamilton Island by plane?
There are 1977.9 km between Melbourne and Hamilton Island. 3h 00m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport is 3 as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Hamilton Island Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Hamilton Island Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Hamilton Island Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to Hamilton Island with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Jetstar	PriceFrom $126	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 514 reviews	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $285	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 982 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $293	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 432 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights

Airlie Beach

Daydream Island

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Hamilton Island from Melbourne.

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Hamilton Island from Melbourne which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Hamilton Island from Melbourne. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Hamilton Island, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Hamilton Island from Melbourne and alert you when they change.

An easier way to manage your Hamilton Island trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Start using Trips

Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

1 adult

Tue 3/3

Tue 10/3

Email me momondo's favourite deals

By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to Australia

Airports servicing Queensland

Popular Cities in Australia

Look for other cheap flights to Sydney

Look for other cheap flights to Melbourne

Look for other cheap flights to Brisbanefrom $131

Look for other cheap flights to Perthfrom $344

Look for other cheap flights to Adelaide

Look for other cheap flights to Coolangattafrom $121

Look for other cheap flights to Cairnsfrom $131

Look for other cheap flights to Hobartfrom $155

Look for other cheap flights to Canberrafrom $188

Look for other cheap flights to Darwinfrom $336

Look for other cheap flights to Maroochydorefrom $128

Look for other cheap flights to Launcestonfrom $110

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island from $207

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island departing on 20/5. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.

Big names, great deals

Big names, great deals

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Cheap return flights

Cheap one-way flights

Cheap last-minute flights

Cheap direct flights

Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Melbourne to Hamilton Island flight tickets

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Hamilton Island flight tickets

momondo Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island that are best for you.

See travel insights to Hamilton Island from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

What is the cheapest month to fly to Hamilton Island?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Hamilton Island?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Hamilton Island. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $367. The most expensive day to fly to Hamilton Island is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $643.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Hamilton Island flight route?

Fly from Melbourne to Hamilton Island for the best Melbourne - Hamilton Island flight prices

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

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Which airlines fly to Hamilton Island?

How often are flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island delayed?

Historically, on average around 6% of flights between Melbourne and Hamilton Island have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 218 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Hamilton Island flights?

According to our data, Virgin Australia have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 1% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Melbourne to Hamilton Island on average per day?

The number of flights available between Melbourne and Hamilton Island is 2 per day as of February 2026. The most frequent departure time is 07:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving at midday.

How many flights depart from Melbourne to Hamilton Island on average per week?

As of February 2026, 16 flights take off from Melbourne and land in Hamilton Island each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sun, with 38% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Cheap Melbourne to Hamilton Island flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Fastest flight time

Direct flights

Airports in Hamilton Island

How far is Melbourne to Hamilton Island by plane?

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport?

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport?

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Hamilton Island Airport?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Hamilton Island Airport?

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to Hamilton Island with momondo

Travelling to a place near Hamilton Island?

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from Melbourne to Hamilton Island?

I’m not ready to book a flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

An easier way to manage your Hamilton Island trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

Find better results for your trip to Australia

Airports servicing Queensland