Flying from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CBR to HTI flight.
During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Canberra Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CBR and HTI include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Right now, RM651 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Canberra Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,380. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CBR to HTI, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Canberra Airport to Hamilton Island Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CBR to HTI.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Canberra Airport to Hamilton Island Airport.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
Of all flights leaving Canberra Airport, 72.61% land on schedule at their destination.
Canberra Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Canberra. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near CBR. Whether you're taking an early flight from Canberra Airport to Hamilton Island Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Consider booking a hotel close to HTI if you're taking a late Canberra Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to central Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island Airport to central Hamilton Island has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
March is the busiest month for flights from Canberra Airport to Hamilton Island Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Hamilton Island in April.
Before locking in your flight from Canberra Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Hamilton Island, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CBR to HTI sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Hamilton Island has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres north-west of Hamilton Island, a visit to Townsville will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Around 97 kilometres south of Hamilton Island, Mackay is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach.