Flying from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Hobart Airport (HBA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Canberra Airport to Hobart Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Canberra and Hobart share the UTC+11 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Each week, there are six Canberra Airport to Hobart Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 10:10 Fly Corporate flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 15:45 with Qantas.
To ensure you catch your CBR to HBA flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Link Airways offers direct flights from Canberra Airport to Hobart Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Hobart — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Link Airways on this route.
Among carriers operating CBR to HBA flights, Qantas leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Canberra Airport to Hobart Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between CBR and HBA:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Hobart Airport (HBA)
At the moment, $174 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Canberra Airport to Hobart Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $380. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CBR to HBA.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Canberra Airport to Hobart Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CBR to HBA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Canberra Airport to Hobart Airport.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
73% of flights that leave from Canberra Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Canberra Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Canberra. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near CBR? If you're catching an early flight from Canberra Airport to Hobart Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hobart Airport (HBA)
If you're arriving on a late Canberra Airport to Hobart Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near HBA:
Travel at your own speed with a Hobart Airport rental car. Book your wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and experience more of Hobart and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Hobart Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Hobart Airport (HBA) to central Hobart
From Hobart Airport, Hobart is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Hobart Airport (HBA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Canberra Airport to Hobart Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Hobart in March.
Book your flight from Canberra Airport to Hobart Airport for January if you'd like to explore Hobart during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CBR to HBA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Hobart has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres north of Hobart, a trip to Launceston will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift, Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk and Hollybank Mountain Bike Park.
Around 225 kilometres north-west of Hobart, Burnie is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Penguin Observation Centre, Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden and South Burnie Foreshore Esplanade.