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Flights from Melbourne to Hobart

Airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Hobart

Choose from 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Hobart, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Hobart according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Melbourne to Hobart over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £36 and round-trip tickets from £71.

Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Hobart are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Melbourne to Hobart

The distance between Melbourne and Hobart is 608.82km. It takes around 1 hour 19 minutes on average to fly from Melbourne to Hobart. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight price£36
Cheapest return ticket price£71
Off-season travel monthDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance608.82km
Average flight time1 hour 19 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Melbourne–Hobart route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Melbourne to Hobart

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne to Hobart?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Melbourne to Hobart in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Hobart is January, with an average price of £42. The most expensive month is usually June, with average prices reaching £69.

£69
£56
£42
£29
    Cheapest
  • £56
    Apr
  • £51
    May
  • £69
    Jun
  • £56
    Jul
  • £68
    Aug
  • £57
    Sep
  • £61
    Oct
  • £61
    Nov
  • £56
    Dec
  • £42
    Jan
  • £58
    Feb
  • £55
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Melbourne to Hobart?

Average price of return flights from Melbourne to Hobart purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, May is often the cheapest month for fly from Melbourne to Hobart, with an average price of £124. April is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £202.

£202
£163
£124
£85
    Cheapest
  • £202
    Apr
  • £124
    May
  • £145
    Jun
  • £155
    Jul
  • £163
    Aug
  • £138
    Sep
  • £157
    Oct
  • £154
    Nov
  • £176
    Dec
  • £130
    Jan
  • £167
    Feb
  • £151
    Mar

During the Early May bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Hobart?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Melbourne to Hobart during Early May bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Early May bank holiday is scheduled for May 4. The lowest flight fares from Melbourne to Hobart are available on May 4, starting from £33.

£70
£52
£33
£15
    Cheapest
  • £64
    30
    Apr
  • £70
    1
    May
  • £67
    2
  • £53
    3
  • £33
    4
  • £52
    5
  • £46
    6

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Hobart (HBA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as £36 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MEL to HBA on Thu, May 21), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £71 departing on Mon, Apr 27 and returning on Wed, Apr 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Hobart with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 19 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Hobart (HBA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Hobart is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 136 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Hobart. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VA1320 (11:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Hobart, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, May 21, with one-way flights priced at just £36.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Hobart travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Hobart is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Hobart on April 22, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at £37.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Hobart, with Melbourne Airport to Hobart International Airport (MEL-HBA) is by far the most common option on this route: Hobart International Airport (HBA).
  • The time difference between Hobart and Melbourne is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.