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Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to Hobart

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $133. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Hobart.$129 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $129, select.

Hobart.$133 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.

Hobart.$133 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.

Hobart.$137 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $137, select.

Hobart.$137 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $137, select.

Hobart.$139 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $139, select.

Hobart.$139 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar, returning Wed, 17 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $139, select.

Hobart.$139 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $139, select.

Hobart.$139 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $139, select.

Hobart.$139 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $139, select.

Hobart.$157 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jun, returning Tue, 22 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Tue, 22 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.

Hobart.$158 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.

Hobart.$158 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 18 May, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.

Hobart.$158 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.

Hobart.$159 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 May, returning Thu, 10 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.

Hobart.$159 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Hobart.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Hobart on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Hobart

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Hobart flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Melbourne to Hobart: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$129
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	414

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Hobart: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Hobart?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Hobart is $129. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Hobart?

1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Hobart.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Hobart?

Qantas, Qatar Airways and Jetstar fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Hobart.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne Tullamarine to Hobart?

As of July 2026, there are 421 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Hobart.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Hobart?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Hobart is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Hobart?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Hobart but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Hobart?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Hobart is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Hobart.

Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hobart Airport (HBA): what you need to know

Book a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Hobart's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Melbourne.
Flights from MEL to HBA start at 06:00 — the first with Jetstar. The last service of the day is at 21:50 with Virgin Australia Regional. In total, you can take your pick of 89 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MEL to HBA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport, so jetting off to Hobart (and then seeing more of Australia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Jetstar is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers MEL to HBA flights is Virgin Australia. Its services land as planned 67.18% of the time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEL and HBA:
- Sydney Airport
- Adelaide Airport
- Canberra Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hobart Airport (HBA)

At the moment, $61 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $129. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to HBA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from MEL to HBA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

63% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Hobart Airport (HBA)

The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HBA instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Hobart Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and explore beyond Hobart's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Hobart Airport around four weeks in advance.

When to fly to Hobart Airport (HBA)

The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport is March, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Hobart based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Hobart, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to HBA in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

Launceston is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Hobart. Around 161 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift, Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk and Hollybank Mountain Bike Park.
Burnie is another essential stop in Australia and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Hobart. No trip is complete without dropping by Penguin Observation Centre, Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden and South Burnie Foreshore Esplanade.