Cheap flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay from $105

MEL — HVB
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Hervey Bay are usually found in February or May, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

Thu 10/1207:20 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 13/1209:30 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 5/11$345
Sat 12/1207:20 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 16/1214:05 -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 8/11$361
Sat 12/1207:20 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 17/1209:30 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 8/11$374
Thu 26/1107:20 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 30/1114:05 -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 6/11$393
Thu 3/1207:20 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 6/1214:05 -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 5/11$405
Thu 10/1206:00 -
1 stop8h 20m
Sun 13/1214:05 -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 5/11$480
Thu 3/1206:00 -
1 stop8h 20m
Sun 6/1214:05 -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 5/11$489
Thu 10/1206:45 -
1 stop7h 35m
Sun 13/1214:05 -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 5/11$512
Fri 11/1206:00 -
1 stop8h 20m
Wed 16/1214:05 -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 8/11$543
Fri 27/1106:00 -
1 stop8h 20m
Mon 30/1114:05 -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 7/11$560
Thu 10/1206:00 -
1 stop8h 20m
Sun 13/1214:10 -
2 stops18h 35m
Deal found 5/11$576
Sat 12/1221:15 -
1 stop17h 25m
Thu 17/1214:05 -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 8/11$619

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

Round-trip from

$215

One-way from

$105

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$329
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/4-8/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Hervey Bay
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Hervey Bay
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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MelbourneHervey Bay

MEL Melbourne - HVB Hervey Bay

MELHVB

Melbourne

Sat 6/3

07:25-08:50

Nonstop2h 25m

Hervey Bay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

MelbourneHervey Bay

MEL Melbourne - HVB Hervey Bay

MELHVB

Melbourne

Thu 7/1

06:00-13:20

1 stop8h 20m

Hervey Bay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$240

MelbourneHervey Bay

AVV Melbourne Avalon - HVB Hervey Bay

AVVHVB

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 4/1

20:55-13:20

1 stop17h 25m

Hervey Bay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$247

MelbourneHervey Bay

MEL Melbourne - HVB Hervey Bay

MELHVB

Melbourne

Tue 5/1

07:25-08:50

Nonstop2h 25m

Hervey Bay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$259

MelbourneHervey Bay

AVV Melbourne Avalon - HVB Hervey Bay

AVVHVB

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 6/3

14:50-13:20

1 stop23h 30m

Hervey Bay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$261

MelbourneHervey Bay

MEL Melbourne - HVB Hervey Bay

MELHVB

Melbourne

Sat 2/1

07:25-08:50

Nonstop2h 25m

Hervey Bay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$278

MelbourneHervey Bay

MEL Melbourne - HVB Hervey Bay

MELHVB

Melbourne

Mon 4/1

20:50-13:20

1 stop17h 30m

Hervey Bay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$310

MelbourneHervey Bay

AVV Melbourne Avalon - HVB Hervey Bay

AVVHVB

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 1/1

08:10-13:20

1 stop6h 10m

Hervey Bay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$317

MelbourneHervey Bay

MEL Melbourne - HVB Hervey Bay

MELHVB

Melbourne

Fri 1/1

06:00-13:20

1 stop8h 20m

Hervey Bay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$319

MelbourneHervey Bay

AVV Melbourne Avalon - HVB Hervey Bay

AVVHVB

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 2/1

06:00-12:45

1 stop7h 45m

Hervey Bay

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$326

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hervey Bay from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay (average of $231). Flying from Melbourne to Hervey Bay in September is currently the most expensive (average of $467). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to HVB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Hervey Bay flights typically cost between $297 and $352 in April.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $215 on Jetstar (27 Apr–8 May).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Hervey Bay have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Hervey Bay flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Hervey Bay flights?

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay?

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hervey Bay

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Melbourne to Hervey Bay by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Requested special assistance (wheelchair) for my 95yo mother, but airport staff forgot about it. When it can time to board she wasn’t able to. We had to wait until all passengers had boarded & wait for ground staff to arrive with wheelchair

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Requested special assistance (wheelchair) for my 95yo mother, but airport staff forgot about it. When it can time to board she wasn’t able to. We had to wait until all passengers had boarded & wait for ground staff to arrive with wheelchair

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Requested special assistance (wheelchair) for my 95yo mother, but airport staff forgot about it. When it can time to board she wasn’t able to. We had to wait until all passengers had boarded & wait for ground staff to arrive with wheelchair

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Hervey Bay from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay, you will be flying into Hervey Bay. Hervey Bay (HVB) is just 12.5 km from the centre vof the city. Hervey Bay is the only Hervey Bay airport and it handles 1 inbound flight from Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Hervey Bay from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay?

    Airlines like Jetstar fly from Melbourne to Hervey Bay in about 7h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Melbourne and Hervey Bay is about 1568 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Hervey Bay round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Hervey Bay, with prices starting at $161. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $352 round trip. Jetstar is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay?

    The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Hervey Bay is $127. On average you can expect to pay $246. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Hervey Bay), can usually be booked for $284.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Hervey Bay flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Hervey Bay by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay (average of $231). Flying from Melbourne to Hervey Bay in September is currently the most expensive (average of $467). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$161Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$352Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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