Hamilton Island to Sydney (Mascot) (HTI–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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QF579
QF Qant
73H
11:55 AM
AEST
3:15 PM
AEDT
2h 20m
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CX9081
CX Cathay Pacific
73H
11:55 AM
AEST
3:15 PM
AEDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AI7232
AI Air India
73H
2:50 PM
AEST
6:10 PM
AEDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1282
VA Virgin Australia
73H
3:25 PM
AEST
6:38 PM
AEDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF580
QF Qant
73H
8:25 AM
AEDT T3
11:00 AM
AEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF578
QF Qant
73H
9:40 AM
AEDT T3
11:10 AM
AEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX9128
CX Cathay Pacific
73H
9:40 AM
AEDT T3
11:10 AM
AEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1283
VA Virgin Australia
73H
12:40 PM
AEDT T2
2:10 PM
AEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7231
AI Air India
73H
12:40 PM
AEDT T2
2:10 PM
AEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Hamilton Island to Sydney (Mascot)
4 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 949 mi 2h 13m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

HTI–SYD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, Cathay Pacific and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 949 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HTI–SYD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AI Air India 7 73H 2h20 Star Alliance
CX Cathay Pacific 7 73H 2h20 Oneworld
QF Qantas 7 73H 2h20 Oneworld
VA Virgin Australia 7 73H 2h13
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – AI, CX, QF, VA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX + QF (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: AI (7 flights/wk, 25%)
Unaffiliated: VA (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HTI to SYD direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HTI to SYD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
99
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Hamilton Island

Nearby airports with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
Metric HTI→SYD PPP→SYD TSV→SYD
Distance from HTI 27 mi 161 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 2
Weekly flights 28 7 14
Flight time 2h 13m 2h 11m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of HTI with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sydney (Mascot) is 1 hour ahead of Hamilton Island.
HTI: AEST · SYD: AEDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hamilton Island, it's 7:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Distance & Flight Time
949 mi / 1,527 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m to 2h 20m.
Getting from SYD

Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).

Sydney (Mascot) Climate

Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.

The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.

HTI–SYD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hamilton Island to Sydney (Mascot) route.
Route details
Distance949 mi / 1,527 km
Flight time2h 13m to 2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights28 out / 29 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: HTI
IATA / ICAOHTI / YBHM
TimezoneAustralia/Lindeman
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HTI to SYD flights.
Nonstop flights from Hamilton Island Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport take approximately 2h 13m to 2h 20m. The route covers 949 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from HTI to SYD. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNE and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sydney (Mascot) is 1 hour ahead of Hamilton Island.
Yes, return flights from SYD to HTI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PPP and TSV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HTI to SYD

Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HTI to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HTI to SYD ranges from 2 hours 13 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 949 miles (1,527 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via BNE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Proserpine (PPP) and Townsville (TSV).