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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Hobart from £40

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — HBA
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Hobart are usually found in May or January, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hobart
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Hobart. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 February 2026.

Sat 7/319:10
MEL
-
HBA
Nonstop1h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 14/321:05
HBA
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2£80
Wed 25/306:40
MEL
-
HBA
Nonstop1h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 1/421:00
HBA
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2£81
Sat 21/319:10
MEL
-
HBA
Nonstop1h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 24/321:05
HBA
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2£84
Thu 9/419:05
MEL
-
HBA
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Wed 15/421:00
HBA
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2£86
Wed 9/919:05
MEL
-
HBA
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Sun 13/907:55
HBA
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2£90
Tue 14/406:00
MEL
-
HBA
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Sun 19/421:00
HBA
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/2£91
Sat 30/506:00
MEL
-
HBA
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Fri 5/621:00
HBA
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/2£92
Fri 13/306:40
MEL
-
HBA
Nonstop1h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 17/321:05
HBA
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2£93
Fri 13/306:40
MEL
-
HBA
Nonstop1h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 19/314:00
HBA
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2£97
Thu 22/1006:00
MEL
-
HBA
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Sun 25/1022:20
HBA
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2£100
Fri 15/519:05
MEL
-
HBA
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Sat 6/621:00
HBA
-
MEL
Nonstop1h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2£102

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Hobart

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Hobart (HBA). 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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£80

One-way from

£40

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£117

Good round-trip deal

£84 or less

Good one-way deal

£74 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/3-14/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Hobart
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Hobart
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Hobart that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Hobart that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Hobart

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneHobart

MEL - HBA

MELHBA

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

19:10-20:25

Nonstop1h 15m

Hobart

Sat 14/3

21:05-22:25

Nonstop1h 20m

£80

MelbourneHobart

MEL - HBA

MELHBA

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

06:55-08:15

Nonstop1h 20m

Hobart

Sun 26/4

07:55-09:15

Nonstop1h 20m

£80

MelbourneHobart

MEL - HBA

MELHBA

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

06:40-07:55

Nonstop1h 15m

Hobart

Wed 1/4

21:00-22:20

Nonstop1h 20m

£81

MelbourneHobart

MEL - HBA

MELHBA

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

06:55-08:15

Nonstop1h 20m

Hobart

Sun 26/4

18:10-19:35

Nonstop1h 25m

£81

MelbourneHobart

MEL - HBA

MELHBA

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

06:40-07:55

Nonstop1h 15m

Hobart

Tue 17/3

19:45-21:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£81

MelbourneHobart

MEL - HBA

MELHBA

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Hobart

Tue 14/4

21:00-22:20

Nonstop1h 20m

£86

MelbourneHobart

MEL - HBA

MELHBA

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

06:40-07:55

Nonstop1h 15m

Hobart

Wed 25/3

16:50-18:15

Nonstop1h 25m

£86

MelbourneHobart

MEL - HBA

MELHBA

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

20:00-21:15

Nonstop1h 15m

Hobart

Fri 3/4

21:00-22:20

Nonstop1h 20m

£86

MelbourneHobart

MEL - HBA

MELHBA

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

19:05-20:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Hobart

Fri 8/5

18:10-19:35

Nonstop1h 25m

£91

MelbourneHobart

MEL - HBA

MELHBA

Melbourne

Fri 3/7

06:00-07:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Hobart

Sun 5/7

07:55-09:15

Nonstop1h 20m

£102

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Hobart

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Hobart. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart, you should look to book at least 67 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart (average of £34). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Hobart in October is currently the most expensive (average of £48). 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 MEL to HBA?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Hobart. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 February 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Hobart in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart?

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobart

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobart. 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 Hobart. Reviews last updated 9 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne Airport to Hobart by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
518 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Hobart. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Hobart from Melbourne?

    Located just 9.8 mi from the city center, Hobart is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Hobart from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Hobart (HBA) should be relatively easy as there are 40 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Hobart will take you 1h 15m. Melbourne Airport and Hobart are separated by a distance of 383 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Hobart is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £32 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at £55. Jetstar is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Hobart?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Hobart are Air India (92%), Virgin Australia (80%) and Singapore Airlines (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Hobart?

    On average you can expect to pay £114 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart. The cheapest flight overall is £39 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Hobart) is currently priced at £54.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Hobart?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Hobart 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 Melbourne Airport to Hobart?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart (average of £34). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Hobart in October is currently the most expensive (average of £48). 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 Melbourne to Hobart

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Hobart. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest£32Average£111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£55Average£106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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