MEL → HTIMelbourne to Hamilton Island

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Direct flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Hamilton Island (HTI): 6 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 67% of the last 6 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 10 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 6 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,966 km, an estimated 3 hours 1 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Melbourne and Hamilton Island. Updated 13 September 2026 at 05:18 UTC.

MEL Melbourne smooth · +6
HTI Hamilton Island tracking
1,966 km · ~3h 01m est.
dep bank 07:20–08:156x weekly
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 6x weekly · nonstop
67% on time

of the last 6 operated MEL → HTI flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +10 min. 0 of 6 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival+10 minacross the last 6 operated legs
Flight time~3h 01mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures6x2 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Qantas AirwaysVirgin Australia

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Qantas AirwaysQF

Flights QF1596 08:15 We Fr Su

Virgin AustraliaVA

Flights VA1749 07:20 Tu Th Sa

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-13QF1596departed+29
09-12VA1749departed+1
09-11QF1596departed+21
09-10VA1749departed+0
09-09QF1596departed+10
09-08VA1749departed+2

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
MELMelbourne +6 min smooth 🌤 clear · WNW 6 kt Full MEL delay board →
HTIHamilton Island tracking Full HTI delay board →

How the Melbourne to Hamilton Island route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop MEL to HTI flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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MEL to HTI questions

Is MEL–HTI running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at MEL is the weaker end, route health score 90/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on MEL–HTI?

Operators schedule morning departures around 07:20 from MEL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the HTI delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from MEL to HTI?

Great-circle distance is 1,966 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 169–199 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does MEL–HTI fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 6 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.