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Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Hobart from $44

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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Hobart (MEL-HBA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Hobart 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.
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6:10 am - 7:25 amMEL-HBA
1h 15mnonstop
8:45 pm - 10:10 pmHBA-MEL
1h 25mnonstop
$87Jetstar
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Tue, May 14 - Sat, May 18
6:55 pm - 8:10 pmMEL-HBA
1h 15mnonstop
8:45 pm - 10:10 pmHBA-MEL
1h 25mnonstop
$94Jetstar
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Sat, Jun 22 - Wed, Jun 26
6:10 am - 7:25 amMEL-HBA
1h 15mnonstop
8:45 pm - 10:10 pmHBA-MEL
1h 25mnonstop
$101Jetstar
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Tue, May 7 - Sat, May 11
6:10 am - 7:25 amMEL-HBA
1h 15mnonstop
8:45 pm - 10:10 pmHBA-MEL
1h 25mnonstop
$108Jetstar
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Sun, May 12 - Fri, May 17
8:00 pm - 9:15 amMEL-HBA
13h 15m1 stop
6:25 am - 7:45 amHBA-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
$267Virgin Australia
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Tue, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 15
8:35 am - 9:50 amMEL-HBA
1h 15mnonstop
9:55 am - 7:50 pmHBA-MEL
9h 55m1 stop
$271Virgin Australia
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
2:50 pm - 8:10 pmMEL-HBA
5h 20m1 stop
2:20 pm - 7:20 pmHBA-MEL
5h 00m1 stop
Thu, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 13
4:15 pm - 9:15 pmMEL-HBA
5h 00m1 stop
6:05 am - 10:20 amHBA-MEL
4h 15m1 stop
$482Qantas Airways
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
5:15 pm - 9:15 pmMEL-HBA
4h 00m1 stop
6:05 am - 11:05 amHBA-MEL
5h 00m1 stop
$491Qantas Airways
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
9:20 am - 6:50 pmMEL-HBA
9h 30m2 stops
2:20 pm - 7:35 pmHBA-MEL
5h 15m1 stop
Sat, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 13

Flights from Melbourne to Hobart - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Hobart clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Hobart, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Hobart, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Hobart?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Hobart, 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 Hobart is May, where tickets cost $122 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is $213 and $181 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Hobart, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hobart?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Hobart from Melbourne were found on Jetstar ($44) and Virgin Australia ($77), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Jetstar ($87) and Virgin Australia ($267).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Hobart?

Jetstar connects Melbourne to Hobart with up to 4 flights per day. Qantas Airways also offers 4 flights per day, while Virgin Australia follows with 3 flights per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Melbourne Airport and Hobart?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne Airport to Hobart.
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Melbourne Airport to Hobart. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Rex and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $86 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Rex.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Hobart per day?

Each day, there are between 12 and 14 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Hobart, with an average flight time of 1h 15m. The most common departure time is 8:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 96 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Hobart?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Hobart take?

Nonstop flights from Melbourne generally make it to Hobart in 1h 15m. The flying distance between the two cities is 383 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Hobart?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 6:10 am and will be landing in Hobart at 7:25 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Hobart?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart jets off at 8:50 pm and lands at 10:05 pm.

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Low season

August

High season

January

Cheapest flight

$44
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Hobart

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Hobart based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Hobart flights

  • Are there accessibility services at Hobart Airport?

    Yes, when you travel to Hobart Airport you can request wheelchair assistance prior to your flight. There are accessible toilets available at the airport, an audio loop device and disabled parking areas.

  • Are there parent rooms at Hobart Airport for travelling with children?

    Yes, at Hobart International Airport, there are two parenting rooms available for passengers. There is one located in the arrivals hall next to the toilets at Gate 1. The other parenting room is located in departures, beside the security and screening.

  • Can I fly from Melbourne to Hobart directly?

    Yes, there are daily direct flights from Melbourne to Hobart. You can find direct flights with Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Airlines, with a flight time of less than 1h 30min on average.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart was $44 for a one-way ticket and $87 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Hobart?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Melbourne to Hobart. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Hobart?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Hobart flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Hobart?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Hobart, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Hobart?

    There are nonstop flights from Melbourne to Hobart on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Hobart, Rex or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Hobart are Rex and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $142 and an overall rating of 9.0, Rex is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $179 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 Hobart.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Hobart with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and HBA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to Hobart from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MEL to Hobart

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $56 or less one-way and $111 or less round-trip.
  • Hobart Airport (HBA) only has a few catering options, whereas Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) has a large variety of on-site dining. Grab a bite to eat at Melbourne Airport before your flight; there are many options, including fast-food chains, local cafes, Asian cuisine and burgers.
  • Are you flying with kids? Qantas provides child-friendly entertainment during your flight from Melbourne to Hobart. There are kids’ radio stations with three channels, Ready Jet Go, Settle Peatle and Sleepy Time. Qantas also offers a library of audiobooks by Australian award-winning authors. For drawing and colouring in, your children can enjoy the Joey Club art studio.
  • When flying to Hobart on business, use one of the business lounges so you may work while you travel. There are lounges offered by Qantas with The Qantas Club, Rex with The Rex Lounge and two more with Virgin Australia.
  • At Hobart International Airport, there are two exclusive lounges available to passengers. There is Qantas Lounge and the Saffire Lounge.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Melbourne to Hobart?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Hobart, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Melbourne to Hobart

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Southern, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Southern, +9 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, China Southern, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Southern, +9 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Southern, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Southern, +9 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, China Southern, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Southern, +9 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Southern, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Southern, +9 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Southern, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Southern, +9 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Southern, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Southern, +9 more

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Nonstop returns

Hobart to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Melbourne to Hobart

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Hobart. 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.
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9.0
RexOverall score based on 26 reviews
9.3crew
8.2comfort
7.4food
8.8boarding
6.1entertainment
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Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

8.0 ExcellentDianne, Sep 2023MEL - SYD
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Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

It asks about entertainment tho it’s not applicable. 10/10 for Rex 👌🏻

Not sure how to answer on the entertainment as there wasn’t any.. Comfort, I wasn’t comfortable as I was on the window side and a morbidly obese man sat in the middle and eased out into my space. I had sciatica so I wasn’t able to move much to get comfortable. Food wise I have a wheat allergy and asked if there was a gluten free option and was given a Byron bay cookie which was lovely tho it wasn’t wheat free. Not to worry. I wasn’t expecting there to be any appropriate snacks for me anyhow. The staff were very generous with the snacks and their concern for the passengers. The staff were amazing tho. Truly amazing ! One of the staff must have noticed my discomfort and helped me out to stand in the back of the plane to stretch which I really appreciated. I would fly with REX again without hesitation. Thank you very much. It was my first flight with you and I look forward to my return flight home on Tuesday. Best wishes to your company 👌🏻

All good, was a one hour flight so no food or entertainment which was expected

Rex is an underrated airline. Its my first time flying them and they were fantastic. the only things that annoyed me about my flight were things other passengers did so it was nothing i or REX could change

Really enjoyed flying with Rex the boarding and booking baggage on was easier than most. I will beat using Rex next time.

On time and a quick flight and staff vert good

This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Would be better if can provide small free snacks on a long flight

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I was allocated an exit row seat and was told to move so it could be given away to someone who had purchased two extra legroom seats and one regular seat but wanted the three to sit together. I was also charged for entertainment after booking but before checking in, and the ground crew couldn't do anything about refunding it. When the whole plane was given access to the entertainment as an apology for the flight being four hours late, I was told they couldn't do anything about that either, so I was charged for something I didn't want even though it would have been free anyway

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst flying experience of my life. FIVE HOURS delayed! Rude and unhelpful staff and poor communication from the grounds team. Never flying Jetstar again

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Hobart found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/20Mon
nonstopJetstar
1h 15mMEL-HBA
$44
5/14Tue
nonstopJetstar
1h 15mMEL-HBA
$49
7/1Mon
nonstopJetstar
1h 15mMEL-HBA
$58
5/23Thu
nonstopJetstar
1h 15mMEL-HBA
$65
4/30Tue
nonstopVirgin Australia
1h 15mMEL-HBA
$77
5/21Tue
nonstopRex
1h 20mMEL-HBA
$78
6/7Fri
nonstopJetstar
1h 15mMEL-HBA
$96
5/11Sat
nonstopRex
1h 20mMEL-HBA
$98
5/11Sat
1 stopVirgin Australia
25h 45mMEL-HBA
$194
5/11Sat
2 stopsVirgin Australia
22h 05mMEL-HBA
$298

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Hobart

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Hobart that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/26Fri
nonstopJetstar
1h 15mMEL-HBA
4/30Tue
nonstopJetstar
1h 25mHBA-MEL
$255
4/28Sun
nonstopJetstar
1h 15mMEL-HBA
5/2Thu
nonstopJetstar
1h 25mHBA-MEL
$258
4/24Wed
nonstopVirgin Australia
1h 15mMEL-HBA
4/28Sun
nonstopVirgin Australia
1h 20mHBA-MEL
$324
4/25Thu
nonstopQantas Airways
1h 15mMEL-HBA
4/28Sun
nonstopQantas Airways
1h 20mHBA-MEL
$495
4/28Sun
nonstopVirgin Australia
1h 15mMEL-HBA
5/1Wed
multi-stopVirgin Australia
10h 45mHBA-MEL
$661

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Melbourne - Hobart Flights

Departure:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Hobart (HBA)Australia

Return flight deals:

Hobart - Melbourne

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$87

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