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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport 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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Hobart takes 1h 19m, covering 993 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.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Hobart range from $178 to $295, with an average of $223 over the past 12 months. Anything below $178 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 27% above the route average of $223. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 Airport to Hobart flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 86% on time
• Virgin Australia: 83% on time
• Jetstar: 72% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Hobart are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 39% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hobart usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Hobart (HBA).

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.

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 Airport to Hobart route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Melbourne Airport to Hobart route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $198 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $257, a difference of $59. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Jetstar
• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways

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

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport 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.

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.

Yes, when you travel to Hobart Airport you can request wheelchair assistance prior to your flight. There are accessible toilets available at the airport, an audio loop device and disabled parking areas.

Yes, at Hobart International Airport, there are two parenting rooms available for passengers. There is one located in the arrivals hall next to the toilets at Gate 1. The other parenting room is located in departures, beside the security and screening.

Yes, there are daily direct flights from Melbourne to Hobart. You can find direct flights with Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Airlines, with a flight time of less than 1h 30min on average.

Among the services offered at the Melbourne Airport are shower facilities, water fountains, a first aid station, baggage storage and numerous ATMs. There are also some basic childcare facilities that can be used by parents who are travelling with babies.

If you have a lot of heavy luggage with you, consider using an affordable Redline Airporter shuttle service that will drop you off at your hotel. To use the service, you have to book it in advance, at least 2 hours before the time you need to be picked up. There is also SkyBus link to the city centre, which runs every day and picks up in front of the arrivals area. You can buy the tickets online before your flight from Melbourne to Hobart or from the ticket machines at the airport.

Though not many, you will find a few restaurants and cafes where you can grab a bite when you arrive at Hobart Airport. You can order a meal at The Market Place or at The Trattoria Prego and have a cup of coffee at BLACK Café. There is also Iron House Bar where you can enjoy some snacks and drinks.

There are a few hotels near Hobart Airport, for example, Travelodge Hotel Hobart Airport, which is next to the airport and can be reached via shuttle service. Similarly, Hobart Airport Tourist Park is located within a few minutes’ drive of the airport and a shuttle service is included in the price. Another alternative is Wyndham Vacation Resorts Seven Mile Beach, which is located about 10 minutes from the airport by car and also offers airport transfers for an additional fee.