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Flights from Hamilton Island to Queenstown

There are no direct flights from Hamilton Island to Queenstown. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Brisbane, about 5h 43m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 43m
HTIZQNSYD

Hamilton Island to Queenstown at a glance

Fastest journey5h 43mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Brisbane

Best ways to fly from Hamilton Island to Queenstown

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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HTI Sydney (SYD) ZQN
Leg 1: Qantas, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Sat12:15 HTI15:25 SYD0h 50m connection16:15 SYD20:58 ZQNQantas
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 43m
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HTI Brisbane (BNE) ZQN
Leg 1: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~6h 37m
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HTI Melbourne (MEL) ZQN
Leg 1: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~7h 38m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,290 km2,043 miles
Journey time
5h 43mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hQueenstown vs Hamilton Island
Currency in Queenstown
NZD
Airports
HTI → ZQN

Flights from Hamilton Island to Queenstown: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Hamilton Island to Queenstown?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Hamilton Island to Queenstown?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,290 km.
Where do you change planes between Hamilton Island and Queenstown?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Melbourne (MEL). Qantas flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Hamilton Island and Queenstown?
Hamilton Island: Hamilton Island Airport (HTI). Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
What is the time difference between Hamilton Island and Queenstown?
Queenstown is 3 hours ahead of Hamilton Island.

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