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Flights from Hobart to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hobart to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hobart to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Hobart to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Hobart to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost £104 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is £158 and £146 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Hobart to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Hobart to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Hobart to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Hobart and Melbourne?

Jetstar connects Hobart to Melbourne with up to 4 flights per day. Qantas Airways also offers 3 flights per day, while Virgin Australia follows with 3 flights per day.

How many flights are there between Hobart and Melbourne Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 11 and 13 nonstop flights that take off from Hobart and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 21m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 89 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Hobart and Melbourne Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Hobart to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Hobart at 06:00 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 07:20.

What’s the latest departure time from Hobart to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Hobart to Melbourne Airport jets off at 20:45 and lands at 22:10.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Hobart to Melbourne

Low season

August

High season

March
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Hobart to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobart to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Hobart to Melbourne flights

  • What public transport is available from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne centre?

    When you arrive at Melbourne Airport, you can benefit from the Skybus City Express service. The bus service runs every day around the clock and costs approximately A$ 20 per person. Skybus also operates from Avalon Airport. If you don’t mind going slower, and cheaper, you can also head to the T4 Ground Transportation Centre at Melbourne Airport where public buses depart.

  • Can I find baby changing facilities at Melbourne Airport?

    Located throughout the entire airport, parents can also find plenty of baby changing facilities in the Arrivals Area of Melbourne Airport. In Terminal 2, they are in the International Arrivals Area; in Terminal 1, next to Amcal; and in Terminal 4, in the Domestic Arrivals Area.

  • Where is the car hire centre located at Melbourne Airport?

    With a range of international, renowned car hire operators serving Melbourne Airport, the car hire centre is its own area. You can find it opposite Terminal 2 and it is accessible through a walkway, so you don’t need to be bothered by bad weather.

  • Are there any lounges at Melbourne Airport?

    Departing travellers can benefit from free open-access lounges before going back home to Hobart. The House lounge can be found at Terminal 2 on the third floor, and the Marhaba Lounge at Terminal 2 is between Gate 9 and 11. Also close to Gate 9 is the Plaza Premium Lounge.

  • Is Hobart Airport open 24h?

    Hobart Airport operates under the usual opening hours of 4:00 to 22:30; however, the opening hours sometimes change if there is a late or early flight. Staying at the airport overnight is therefore not possible, but there are a few hotels within short driving range if you need to spend the night.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Hobart to Melbourne?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Hobart to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Hobart to Melbourne?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Hobart and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Hobart to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from Hobart to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Hobart to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Hobart to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Hobart to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Hobart is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Hobart to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Hobart with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Hobart to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Hobart up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Hobart to Melbourne

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Hobart? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £62 or less one-way and £165 or less round-trip.
  • Melbourne is served by two main airports: Tullamarine Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Avalon Airport (AVV). Better connections are available to Melbourne Airport, as there are more direct flights serving it from Hobart Airport (HBA).
  • If your final destination is not Melbourne, but, for example, Geelong, it is worth considering booking your flight to Avalon Airport. The airport is situated further out of Melbourne and is only a 25min ride from Geelong away.
  • Money-savvy travellers can book their flight from Hobart to Melbourne with the low-cost carrier Jetstar. The airline offers direct flights from Hobart to Melbourne Airport and one-stop flights to Avalon Airport.
  • Avoid the hassle of airport parking and travel to Hobart Airport with the SkyBus from Hobart centre. The bus stops at various points in the city, for example Brooke Street Pier and Collins Street, and departs every 30min.
  • If you want to park your car at Hobart Airport while you are in Melbourne, you can benefit from the long-term car park. Rates for 6–7 parking days lie at approximately A$ 110. Valet parking services are also available for your convenience.
  • Smokers can go to one of the two designated smoking areas available at Hobart Airport. They are situated at the ends of the terminal building and provide litter bins for the butts. You can notice them by the smoking signs.
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Prefer to fly direct from Hobart to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Hobart to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Hobart to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +9 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Hobart

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Southern, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Southern, +9 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, China Southern, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Southern, +9 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Southern, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Southern, +9 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, China Southern, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Southern, +9 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Southern, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Southern, +9 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Southern, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Southern, +9 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Southern, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, China Southern, +9 more

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Hobart - Melbourne Flights

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Hobart (HBA)Australia

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

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