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Cheap flights from Hervey Bay to Melbourne Airport

HVB — MEL
3 set — 10 set1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Hervey Bay to Melbourne are usually found in February or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hervey Bay to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 29 agosto 2025.

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$449

Good round-trip deal

$316 or less

Good one-way deal

$187 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Hervey Bay to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hervey Bay to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Hervey Bay to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hervey Bay to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Hervey Bay to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 HVB to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Hervey Bay to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 agosto 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Hervey Bay to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 29 agosto 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Hervey Bay to Melbourne Airport, such as Qantas Airways and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
469 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Hervey Bay to Melbourne, you will be flying from Hervey Bay. Hervey Bay (HVB) is just 12.5 km from the centre of the city. Hervey Bay is the only Hervey Bay airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Hervey Bay on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Hervey Bay to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $216 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $545. You may be able to fly from Hervey Bay to Melbourne Airport for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hervey Bay to Melbourne 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 Hervey Bay to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hervey Bay to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Hervey Bay to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 Hervey Bay to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Hervey Bay to Melbourne. 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 29 agosto 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$216Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$545Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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