$66+ Cheap flights to Tasmania

Peak season Travellers taking cheap flights to Tasmania are spoiled for choice when it comes to destinations and activities on this remarkably diverse and wild island. From Hobart, the capital, with its stunning coastal setting, to beautiful, bird-full Bruny Island and Port Arthur, the historic former penal settlement. The east coast beaches are pristine, white-sanded and bordered by the bluest of seas. Across the island, to the west, small villages give way to the Tarkine wilderness and the World Heritage Area, which accounts for about 20 per cent of Tasmania. Peak season for tourists taking flights to Tasmania is summer (December to February) which is the warmest time of year with temperatures averaging between 17C and 23C. This is also when all attractions are open and activities and tours are up and running. Major summer events to note when booking flight tickets include the Falls Festival, MONA FOMA, Taste of Tasmania, Cygnet Folk Festival and the Wooden Boat Festival (every two years). Off season Winter (May to August) is low season with temperatures hovering between 3C and 11C. It’s not necessarily a bad time of year to visit if you want to see snow, and there are a number of winter festivals taking place. This is when you can get the cheapest flights to Tasmania and accommodation deals, making it a great time to visit if you’re on a budget.

Flights from Sydney to Tasmania – 1 hr 55 mins Flights from Melbourne to Tasmania – 1 hr 15 mins Flights from Brisbane to Tasmania – 2 hrs 45 mins Flights from Perth to Tasmania – 5 hrs 55 mins

Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia operate flights to Tasmania from Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, while low-cost airline Tigerair operates flights from Melbourne. Just a couple of airlines offer flights around Tasmania. Airlines of Tasmania offer flights from Launceston to Flinders Island as well as tours to South West World Heritage Area. Tasair offers Hobart-Devonport, Devonport-King Island and Burnie-King Island flights.

Your flight will land at Hobart International Airport (HBA) in Cambridge located 17km north east of Hobart. A bus service is available for every flight for passengers to the Hobart CBD. Taxis are also situated at the airport. For those planning to explore Tasmania, hiring a car or camper van is the best idea. Several car-rental companies have desks at the airport.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Tasmania on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Tasmania.

Burnie Wynyard is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tasmania. One-way flights to Burnie Wynyard typically cost $54, while return flights cost around $86.

A return flight to Tasmania will typically cost around $145, however they can be found for as little as $60.

For those looking to save time traveling to Tasmania, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 5 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Hobart can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Hobart has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Big4 Hobart Airport Tourist Park is the closest property to Hobart (0.0 km away from Hobart).