Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Hobart, Virgin Australia or Jetstar?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Hobart are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of £139 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £132 and an overall rating of 6.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Hobart take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to Hobart will take on average 1h 20m to travel the 383 miles flying distance from Melbourne.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 11 and 15 direct flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Hobart, with an average flight time of 1h 19m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 93 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart was £41 for a one-way ticket and £83 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Hobart?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne and Hobart are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Jetstar (37 flights per week), Virgin Australia (29 flights per week), and Qantas Airways (27 flights per week).

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Hobart?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Melbourne to Hobart, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Hobart?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Melbourne you will be using Melbourne. You will be landing at Hobart, also known as Hobart.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart jets off at 22:10 and lands at 23:30.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Hobart?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Hobart. They are Jetstar and Virgin Australia. The cheapest airline for this route is Virgin Australia, with the best return deal found costing £54. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Hobart?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Are there accessibility services at Hobart Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when you travel to Hobart Airport you can request wheelchair assistance prior to your flight. There are accessible toilets available at the airport, an audio loop device and disabled parking areas.

Question 14

Are there parent rooms at Hobart Airport for travelling with children?

Accepted Answer

Yes, at Hobart International Airport, there are two parenting rooms available for passengers. There is one located in the arrivals hall next to the toilets at Gate 1. The other parenting room is located in departures, beside the security and screening.

Question 15

Can I fly from Melbourne to Hobart directly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are daily direct flights from Melbourne to Hobart. You can find direct flights with Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Airlines, with a flight time of less than 1h 30min on average.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Hobart is January, where tickets cost £92 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £128 and £126 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 Melbourne to Hobart.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 Hobart with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 Hobart from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 21

How often are flights from Melbourne to Hobart delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Melbourne and Hobart historically see delays in approximately 23% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 88 minutes.

Question 22

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Hobart flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Virgin Australia have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 17% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hobart?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Melbourne to Hobart were found on Jetstar (£83) and Virgin Australia (£117).

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Question 28

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Hobart from Melbourne Airport usually cost between £87 and £159 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £83 on Jetstar (8 Dec–14 Dec).

Question 29

What are the most popular airlines flying to Hobart?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Hobart is Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia.

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