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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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Hobart.

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 $224 to $372, with an average of $281 over the past 12 months. Anything below $224 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 27% above the route average of $281. 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: 71% 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 $29–$177 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 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 21%, and Night flights for 7%.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Hobart are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $156, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Hobart Airport (HBA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 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 29 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 $250 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $324, a difference of $74. 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

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.