⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Melbourne to Hobart flights

Melbourne (MEL) to Hobart (HBA): 384 miles (618 km) great-circle, about 1h 15m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $145 round-trip on Virgin Australia, nonstop, departing May 8, 2026.

VAVirgin AustraliaVA1334
Depart
MEL
Melbourne, Australia
21:10
2026-05-08
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Arrive
HBA
Hobart, Australia
Returns 21:00
2026-05-12
Stops
non-stop
Distance
384 mi
Est. nonstop time
1h 15m
Trip type
Round-trip
$145
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Melbourne to Hobart fare fly?

$145 round-trip, Virgin Australia VA1334, departing 2026-05-08 at 21:10, returning 2026-05-12. The recorded itinerary left on a Friday, returning on a Tuesday 4 nights later; the fare was observed 13 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Melbourne from Hobart?

  • Distance: 384 miles (618 km) great-circle, heading south.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 1h 15m.
  • Departure airport: Melbourne International Airport (MEL), Melbourne, Australia, UTC+10 on May 8, 2026.
  • Arrival: Hobart International Airport (HBA), Australia, UTC+10 on May 8, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within Australia.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 13 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Virgin Australia VA1334, non-stop, round-trip, 4 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Melbourne to Hobart fare compare with other routes from MEL?

At $145, it ranked 3rd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MEL (median $688). That is 37.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the MEL median of 14.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from MEL of similar length: Adelaide (398 mi) at $110 and Sydney (438 mi) at $122.

Virgin Australia had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 MEL routes. It is the 30th longest of the 30 routes we track from MEL.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Australia/Melbourne, Australia/Hobart; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Melbourne to Hobart flight questions

How far is Melbourne from Hobart by plane?

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Melbourne is about 384 miles (618 km) from Hobart on a great-circle line from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to Hobart International Airport (HBA), heading south. It is the 30th longest of the 30 routes we track from MEL. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Hobart?

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About 1h 15m nonstop by our estimate for 384 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Virgin Australia fare was nonstop. Routes from MEL of similar length: Adelaide (398 mi) at $110 and Sydney (438 mi) at $122.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Hobart?

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On May 8, 2026, Melbourne was on UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) and Hobart on UTC+10 (Australia/Hobart), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Melbourne was 12:00 in Hobart. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Melbourne to Hobart?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $145 per person round-trip on Virgin Australia flight VA1334, departing May 8, 2026, returning May 12, 2026, nonstop. At $145, it ranked 3rd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MEL (median $688). That is 37.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the MEL median of 14.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Melbourne to Hobart?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop Virgin Australia flight, VA1334, on May 8, 2026. From MEL, 8 of 30 were. Virgin Australia had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 MEL routes. Hobart International Airport (HBA) sits at 13 ft above sea level.

Which airports serve flights from Melbourne to Hobart?

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It departs Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia, and arrives at Hobart International Airport (HBA) in Hobart, Australia. A domestic Australia flight. More routes from Melbourne are on our Melbourne flights page. Confirm price, baggage and schedule on the booking page before you pay.

Where else near Hobart can you fly from Melbourne?

Sydney (SYD) $122Adelaide (ADL) $110Brisbane (BNE) $162Auckland (AKL) $418Proserpine (PPP) $244Nadi (NAN) $457All flights from Melbourne →

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