$139 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands

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Best Whitsunday Islands Flight Deals from Melbourne

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Hamilton Island
Hamilton Islanddirect$259
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Islanddirect$259

Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands (MEL-zzKJP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands.
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Jetstar Logo
08:10 - 11:05MEL-HTI
2h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
11:45 - 14:45HTI-MEL
3h 00mdirect
$259Jetstar
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Tue, 17 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
Jetstar Logo
08:10 - 11:05MEL-HTI
2h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
11:45 - 14:45HTI-MEL
3h 00mdirect
$263Jetstar
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Tue, 17 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun
Jetstar Logo
08:10 - 11:05MEL-HTI
2h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
11:45 - 14:45HTI-MEL
3h 00mdirect
$266Jetstar
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Tue, 17 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun
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08:10 - 11:05MEL-HTI
2h 55mdirect
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11:20 - 14:20HTI-MEL
3h 00mdirect
Tue, 20 May - Sat, 24 May
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06:00 - 13:25MEL-HTI
7h 25m1 stop
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11:45 - 14:45HTI-MEL
3h 00mdirect
Sat, 14 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
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07:10 - 13:25MEL-HTI
6h 15m1 stop
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11:45 - 14:45HTI-MEL
3h 00mdirect
Sat, 14 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
07:30 - 10:40MEL-HTI
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
14:05 - 19:20HTI-MEL
5h 15m1 stop
$369Virgin Australia
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Thu, 24 Jul - Mon, 28 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
08:10 - 13:25MEL-HTI
5h 15m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:20 - 14:20HTI-MEL
3h 00mdirect
$385Virgin Australia
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Tue, 20 May - Sat, 24 May
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 12:10MEL-HTI
5h 10m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
14:20 - 22:55HTI-MEL
8h 35m1 stop
$642Qantas Airways
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Thu, 15 May - Thu, 15 May
Qantas Airways Logo
06:30 - 12:10MEL-HTI
5h 40m1 stop
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12:50 - 18:35HTI-MEL
5h 45m1 stop
$646Qantas Airways
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Thu, 15 May - Sat, 17 May
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Islands flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Islands.

The cheapest ticket to Whitsunday Islands from Melbourne Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Hamilton Island, at $128 return. The most popular route is from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hamilton Island (HTI), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $128.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Islands?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Islands, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Islands is May, when tickets cost $384 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and December, when the average cost of return tickets is $528 and $494 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Islands clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Islands?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Islands, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Islands, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonMay
High seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds (53% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne to Hamilton Island

FAQs - booking Whitsunday Islands flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Whitsunday Islands?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Whitsunday Islands is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $142 on average. Morning departures are around 51% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Whitsunday Islands is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $386.

Top 3 airlines serving from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Whitsunday Islands? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 829 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.2Entertainment
6.9Food
8.2Crew
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Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025SYD - BXG
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Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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