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Cheap flights from Hobart to Melbourne Airport from $72

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HBA — MEL
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Hobart to Melbourne are usually found in May or July, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hobart to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$137

One-way from

$77

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$264

Good round-trip deal

$228 or less

Good one-way deal

$124 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/3-21/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Hobart to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Hobart to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Hobart to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobart to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Sat 22/316:45HBA - MEL
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sat 29/306:35MEL - HBA
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Deal found 18/2$139
Fri 1/812:50HBA - MEL
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 15/808:35MEL - HBA
Nonstop1h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/2$225
Sat 22/217:50HBA - MEL
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/218:45MEL - HBA
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$246
Thu 20/306:15HBA - MEL
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 23/308:20MEL - HBA
Nonstop1h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/2$442

Find flights from Hobart to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Hobart to Melbourne 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Fly from

Hobart

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HobartMelbourne

HBA - MEL

HBAMEL

Hobart

Sat 22/3

16:45-18:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 29/3

06:35-07:50

Nonstop1h 15m

$139

HobartMelbourne

HBA - MEL

HBAMEL

Hobart

Sat 22/2

17:50-19:15

Nonstop1h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 24/2

18:45-20:00

Nonstop1h 15m

$246

HobartMelbourne

HBA - MEL

HBAMEL

Hobart

Sat 22/2

17:50-19:15

Nonstop1h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 23/2

08:35-09:55

Nonstop1h 20m

$253

HobartMelbourne

HBA - MEL

HBAMEL

Hobart

Thu 20/3

06:15-07:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

08:20-09:40

Nonstop1h 20m

$442

HobartMelbourne

HBA - MEL

HBAMEL

Hobart

Sat 8/3

20:40-22:00

Nonstop1h 20m

$72

HobartMelbourne

HBA - MEL

HBAMEL

Hobart

Sat 22/2

17:50-19:15

Nonstop1h 25m

$110

HobartMelbourne

HBA - MEL

HBAMEL

Hobart

Fri 21/3

06:15-07:40

Nonstop1h 25m

$179

HobartMelbourne

HBA - MEL

HBAMEL

Hobart

Mon 10/3

20:25-07:35

1 stop11h 10m

$216

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Best time to book a flight from Hobart to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Hobart to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Hobart to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Hobart to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Hobart to Melbourne Airport is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hobart to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Hobart to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 HBA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobart to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Hobart to Melbourne Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 73% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Hobart to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Hobart to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Hobart to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Hobart to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

The most flights from HBA to MEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Hobart to Melbourne to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
817 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobart to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Hobart to Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Hobart, you will be flying from Hobart, which is the city’s only airport. Hobart (HBA) is located 15.8 km from the centre of Hobart. There are 31 flights from Hobart to Melbourne per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($137), Virgin Australia ($225), and Qantas Airways ($376) offers the cheapest pricing from Hobart to Melbourne Airport. Jetstar is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Hobart to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $77. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Hobart to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Hobart to Melbourne Airport consider choosing United Airlines(97%), Etihad Airways(90%) or Qatar Airways(90%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $348 for a flight from Hobart to Melbourne Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $83 while the most popular route, (Hobart - Melbourne) is currently priced at $134.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hobart to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Hobart to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 4 airlines flying from Hobart to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Hobart to Melbourne. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RexCheapest$119Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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JetstarCheapest$121Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$123Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$180Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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