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Among airlines operating Melbourne to Hobart flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Melbourne and Hobart. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Jetstar
• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways

Flights from Melbourne to Hobart may depart from several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL). Flights usually arrive at Hobart (HBA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne to Hobart:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $220 return, compared with $679 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$138 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Melbourne to Hobart pass through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Melbourne to Hobart route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $195 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $253, a difference of $58. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne to Hobart route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne to Hobart flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 7%.

Some of the most popular sights in Hobart are Hobart CBD, Salamanca Place, and Theatre Royal. These are among the most viewed places in Hobart on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne to Hobart:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:19
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 23:29.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 27% above the route average of $220. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Melbourne to Hobart takes 1h 19m, covering 963 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Melbourne to Hobart are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $141, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Melbourne to Hobart flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 85% on time
• Virgin Australia: 83% on time
• Jetstar: 72% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Hobart Airport (HBA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Bargain Car Rentals
· YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
· Budget
· East Coast Car Rentals
· SafeDrive Car Rentals

Return flights from Melbourne to Hobart range from $175 to $291, with an average of $220 over the past 12 months. Anything below $175 counts as a good deal.