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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Hobart from $78

MEL — HBA
30 Sep — 7 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Hobart are usually found in January or August, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hobart

Wed 7/1006:00 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 27/1021:10 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 26/8$148
Thu 1/1016:10 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 27/1013:45 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 27/8$155
Wed 28/1006:50 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Thu 29/1013:45 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 30/8$156
Sat 3/1006:00 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 13/1021:00 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 30/8$162
Sat 3/1006:00 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Fri 30/1022:20 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 28/8$165
Tue 27/1006:50 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Thu 29/1016:50 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 28/8$167
Tue 15/906:00 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 22/921:00 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 28/8$169
Tue 10/1106:50 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Wed 25/1121:10 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 28/8$170
Wed 7/1020:55 -
1 stop11h 40m
Wed 28/1019:30 -
1 stop12h 05m
Deal found 30/8$325
Wed 25/1106:00 -
1 stop12h 50m
Wed 2/1208:35 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 30/8$364
Wed 28/1006:00 -
1 stop7h 35m
Thu 29/1008:35 -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 27/8$396
Sun 29/1106:00 -
1 stop12h 50m
Mon 7/1208:35 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 28/8$401

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Hobart

Round-trip from

$148

One-way from

$78

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$191
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/10-27/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Hobart
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Hobart
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneHobart

MEL Melbourne - HBA Hobart

MELHBA

Melbourne

Fri 8/1

06:50-08:05

Nonstop1h 15m

Hobart

Sat 16/1

22:20-23:40

Nonstop1h 20m

$155

MelbourneHobart

MEL Melbourne - HBA Hobart

MELHBA

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

16:10-17:30

Nonstop1h 20m

Hobart

Tue 27/10

13:45-15:10

Nonstop1h 25m

$159

MelbourneHobart

MEL Melbourne - HBA Hobart

MELHBA

Melbourne

Thu 8/10

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Hobart

Mon 12/10

22:20-23:45

Nonstop1h 25m

$193

MelbourneHobart

MEL Melbourne - HBA Hobart

MELHBA

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

13:00-14:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Hobart

Tue 22/9

21:00-22:20

Nonstop1h 20m

$201

MelbourneHobart

MEL Melbourne - HBA Hobart

MELHBA

Melbourne

Sun 22/11

06:50-08:05

Nonstop1h 15m

Hobart

Sun 22/11

22:20-23:40

Nonstop1h 20m

$201

MelbourneHobart

MEL Melbourne - HBA Hobart

MELHBA

Melbourne

Tue 22/9

21:10-22:30

Nonstop1h 20m

Hobart

Mon 28/9

20:20-21:45

Nonstop1h 25m

$211

MelbourneHobart

MEL Melbourne - HBA Hobart

MELHBA

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Hobart

Mon 21/9

21:00-22:20

Nonstop1h 20m

$212

MelbourneHobart

MEL Melbourne - HBA Hobart

MELHBA

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

06:50-08:05

Nonstop1h 15m

Hobart

Fri 13/11

22:20-23:40

Nonstop1h 20m

$248

MelbourneHobart

MEL Melbourne - HBA Hobart

MELHBA

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

22:10-23:30

Nonstop1h 20m

Hobart

Mon 19/10

22:20-23:45

Nonstop1h 25m

$261

MelbourneHobart

MEL Melbourne - HBA Hobart

MELHBA

Melbourne

Sat 19/9

19:05-20:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Hobart

Sun 8/11

22:20-23:40

Nonstop1h 20m

$265

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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

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 $172). Flying from Melbourne to Hobart in October is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Hobart in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Hobart

The most flights from ME1 to HBA are scheduled on a Sunday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Hobart flights typically cost between $165 and $299 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $148 on Jetstar (7 Oct–27 Oct).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Hobart delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Hobart have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 88 minutes.

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

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

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

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 Hobart flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 47 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 day to fly from Melbourne to Hobart?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobart

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
473 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,087 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • 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 38 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 $90. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $97, and Qantas Airways, from $194. Jetstar is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Hobart one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $67 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $85 and Qantas Airways from $135 one-way.

  • 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: United Airlines (84%), China Eastern (83%), LATAM Airlines( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hobart?

    On average you can expect to pay $187 for a flight from Melbourne to Hobart. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Hobart) is currently priced at $155.

  • 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 $172). Flying from Melbourne to Hobart in October is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$90Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$97Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$194Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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