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Melbourne.$267 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hamilton Island on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Hamilton Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $267, select.
Melbourne.$285 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 May, returning Sun, 4 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Hamilton Island on Fri, 2 May, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 4 May, arriving in Hamilton Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.
Melbourne.$289 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Jun, returning Tue, 24 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hamilton Island on Sat, 21 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Hamilton Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $289, select.
Melbourne.$311 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 May, returning Tue, 6 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia and Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Hamilton Island on Sat, 3 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Hamilton Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $311, select.
Melbourne.$345 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul, returning Thu, 31 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hamilton Island on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Hamilton Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $345, select.
Melbourne.$358 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Nov, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Hamilton Island on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Hamilton Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
Melbourne.$363 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Oct, returning Sat, 25 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Hamilton Island on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Hamilton Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.
Melbourne.$370 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Feb, returning Thu, 19 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hamilton Island on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Hamilton Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From $370, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Hamilton Island to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Direct flights from Hamilton Island to Melbourne

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Hamilton Island to Melbourne: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$267
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week17

Finding cheap flights from Hamilton Island to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Hamilton Island to Melbourne is $267. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Hamilton Island to Melbourne.
Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines fly direct from Hamilton Island to Melbourne.
As of April 2025, there are 22 flights per week flying from Hamilton Island to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Hamilton Island to Melbourne is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Hamilton Island Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from $267.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Hamilton Island Airport to Melbourne on Sunday, 25 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 1 minute.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Flying from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Approximately 2 hours 54 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Hamilton Island Airport to Melbourne.

  • The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 1 hour ahead of Hamilton Island, where Hamilton Island Airport is located.

  • With 8 flights a week between the two airports, Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the busiest route. Jetstar operates the earliest flight at 09:55. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from HTI to MEL is with Virgin Australia at 15:15.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from HTI to Melbourne.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • You can reserve a direct flight from Hamilton Island Airport to Melbourne. Start your journey at HTI and land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).

  • Check out the deals with Jetstar. This airline operates direct flights from Hamilton Island Airport to Melbourne.

  • For a flight within Australia, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identification, like a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Hamilton Island Airport to Melbourne, make sure your ID is up to date.

  • The journey from central Hamilton Island to HTI takes approximately 47 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Hamilton Island Airport to Melbourne? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near HTI:

How to find the cheapest flights from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to Melbourne

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Hamilton Island Airport to Melbourne is $125. The cheapest price for a return flight is $267. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book 6 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HTI to Melbourne.

  • The cheapest month for tickets from Hamilton Island Airport to Melbourne is February. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from HTI to Melbourne. There's no need to look every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll notify you when the price changes.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from Hamilton Island Airport to Melbourne. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 42 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to MEL if you're taking a late flight from Hamilton Island Airport to Melbourne. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. After your flight from Hamilton Island Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • The journey will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.

  • Little River Bed and Breakfast is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of AVV. Drop your bags here after your flight from HTI to Melbourne and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Hamilton Island Airport to Melbourne. July is the most popular month to travel to Melbourne. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Hamilton Island Airport to Melbourne in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from HTI to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.

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