Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Hobart (HBA)

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Hobart (HBA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Sat, 6 Sep. - Thu, 11 Sep.
MEL
Melbourne
HBA
Hobart
AU$152 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$152
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 6 Sep. from Melbourne to Hobart, returning Thu, 11 Sep., priced at AU$152 found 2 hours ago
Jetstar
Wed, 3 Dec. - Sat, 6 Dec.
MEL
Melbourne
HBA
Hobart
AU$162 Return, just found
AU$162
Return
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Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 3 Dec. from Melbourne to Hobart, returning Sat, 6 Dec., priced at AU$162 just found
Jetstar
Thu, 4 Sep. - Sun, 7 Sep.
MEL
Melbourne
HBA
Hobart
AU$172 Return, just found
AU$172
Return
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Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 4 Sep. from Melbourne to Hobart, returning Sun, 7 Sep., priced at AU$172 just found
Jetstar
Mon, 15 Sep. - Wed, 17 Sep.
MEL
Melbourne
HBA
Hobart
AU$178 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$178
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 15 Sep. from Melbourne to Hobart, returning Wed, 17 Sep., priced at AU$178 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Wed, 3 Dec. - Sat, 6 Dec.
MEL
Melbourne
HBA
Hobart
AU$188 Return, just found
AU$188
Return
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Virgin Australia
Tue, 17 Mar. - Sat, 21 Mar.
MEL
Melbourne
HBA
Hobart
AU$190 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$190
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 17 Mar. from Melbourne to Hobart, returning Sat, 21 Mar., priced at AU$190 found 8 hours ago
Jetstar
Wed, 3 Dec. - Sat, 6 Dec.
MEL
Melbourne
HBA
Hobart
AU$191 Return, just found
AU$191
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 3 Dec. from Melbourne to Hobart, returning Sat, 6 Dec., priced at AU$191 just found
Virgin Australia
Thu, 8 Jan. - Sun, 11 Jan.
MEL
Melbourne
HBA
Hobart
AU$192 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$192
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 8 Jan. from Melbourne to Hobart, returning Sun, 11 Jan., priced at AU$192 found 15 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun.
MEL
Melbourne
HBA
Hobart
AU$196 Return, found 4 hours ago
AU$196
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 28 May from Melbourne to Hobart, returning Thu, 4 Jun., priced at AU$196 found 4 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 22 Oct. - Fri, 31 Oct.
MEL
Melbourne
HBA
Hobart
AU$301 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$301
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 22 Oct. from Melbourne to Hobart, returning Fri, 31 Oct., priced at AU$301 found 5 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Hobart (HBA)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$139 - AU$317 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Melbourne to Hobart route information
Origin airport
Tullamarine
Destination airport
Hobart Intl.
Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$152
Distance
613 km
Average flight time
1 hour 19 mins

MEL to HBA Flights

Melbourne and Hobart Airports

Flights from Melbourne to Hobart bring you from the second-busiest airport in Australia to smaller, but no less efficient, grounds in Cambridge, Tasmania. Once you have your Melbourne plane tickets in hand, getting to the airport is easy. Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 23 km from the city, and has won several tourism awards, so you’re in good hands once you get there. The departures level is easily accessible for drop off at all terminals. If you drive yourself, ample parking is on-site at each terminal as well, and most car parks offer aerobridges for easy access to your gate. For lengthier trips, the long-term car park is serviced by a shuttle that runs every 15 minutes.

Once you land, you’re only 17 km northeast of Hobart. Shuttle buses and taxis take passengers into the city in about 20 minutes, but the most efficient way is to drive yourself. Car rentals in Hobart are easy to book and give you the freedom to make your own schedule. There is one car park at Hobart International Airport (HBA), which accommodates short- and long-term parking.

Route Information

Melbourne to Hobart flights take just over one hour and head 600 km south over the Bass Strait. Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Tigerair, and Qantas make nearly 20 daily flights, so cheap flights from Melbourne to Hobart are easy to find. You’ll be visiting the beach at Sandy Bay in no time.

Time to Travel

Expedia.com.au has discounts on flights to Hobart, and booking is simple. In no time you will be on your way to Tasmania, after scoring cheap tickets to Hobart from Melbourne. Get your holiday started now, so you can see Australia’s oldest theatre, the Theatre Royal, as soon as possible. Celebrate yachts at the Hobart Summer Festival, or tour the historic Georgian and Victorian architecture at any time of year. It is always a great time to visit Hobart.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from MEL to Hobart Airport?
If you're travelling from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to HBA, round-trip flights start from AU$152. This price is based on airfares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't wait around. Book now and save yourself money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Intl. Airport (HBA)?
We get that your situation can change unexpectedly, so we've made it as simple as possible for you to cancel your trip online. Just head to the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from MEL to Hobart Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for MEL to Hobart Intl. Airport (HBA) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from MEL to Hobart Intl. Airport (HBA)?
You won't need a lengthy novel for this flight — it's only 620 kilometres from Melbourne to Hobart. Sit down, order some snacks and you'll be in Hobart before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from MEL to Hobart Airport?
Jetstar (JQ) is the number one choice for many travellers. It offers 152 flights between MEL and Hobart Airport each month. Operating 147 flights a month on this route, Qantas (QF) is another top pick.
Are MEL to Hobart Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can sometimes score a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from MEL to Hobart Airport cropping up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not every airline releases prices that far in advance.

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