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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Hobart

MEL — HBA
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Hobart are usually found in January or May, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Hobart

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Hobart (HBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$149

One-way from

$78

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$204
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/10-15/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Hobart
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Hobart
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Hobart

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Hobart. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Hobart. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Hobart (average of $144). Flying from Melbourne to Hobart in February is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 HBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Hobart. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Hobart in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Hobart?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Hobart. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Hobart flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobart

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobart. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Hobart. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne to Hobart have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Hobart. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Melbourne to Hobart, you will be flying into Hobart. Hobart (HBA) is just 15.8 km from the centre vof the city. Hobart is the only Hobart airport and it handles 43 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Hobart from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Hobart?

    Departing from Melbourne to Hobart will take you 1h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 616 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Hobart round-trip from $118. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Jetstar, from $122, and Qantas Airways, from $234. Virgin Australia is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Hobart?

    Before booking your flight to Hobart from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: IndiGo (100%), United Airlines (82%), China Southern( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hobart?

    On average you can expect to pay $182 for a flight from Melbourne to Hobart. The cheapest flight overall is $73 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Hobart) is currently priced at $137.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Hobart?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Hobart 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 Hobart?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Hobart (average of $144). Flying from Melbourne to Hobart in February is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Hobart

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Hobart. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$118Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$122Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$234Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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