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

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 7:29 am
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 11:44 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

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

A direct flight from Hobart to Melbourne Airport takes 1h 24m, covering 993 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Hobart to Melbourne Airport range from C$ 191 to C$ 318, with an average of C$ 242 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 191 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the C$ 242 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

• Virgin Australia: 87% on time
• Qantas Airways: 83% on time
• Jetstar: 69% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 32–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Hobart to Melbourne Airport flights, with 36% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, Evening flights for 14%, and Night flights for 14%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 186 to C$ 1,673. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Hobart to Melbourne Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 129, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Simba Car Hire

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Hobart to Melbourne Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Hobart to Melbourne Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 213 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 304, a difference of C$ 91.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Jetstar
• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Immigration Museum, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Rod Laver Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Hobart to Melbourne Airport 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Australia: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

When you arrive at Melbourne Airport, you can benefit from the Skybus City Express service. The bus service runs every day around the clock and costs approximately A$ 20 per person. Skybus also operates from Avalon Airport. If you don’t mind going slower, and cheaper, you can also head to the T4 Ground Transportation Centre at Melbourne Airport where public buses depart.

Located throughout the entire airport, parents can also find plenty of baby changing facilities in the Arrivals Area of Melbourne Airport. In Terminal 2, they are in the International Arrivals Area; in Terminal 1, next to Amcal; and in Terminal 4, in the Domestic Arrivals Area.

With a range of international, renowned car hire operators serving Melbourne Airport, the car hire centre is its own area. You can find it opposite Terminal 2 and it is accessible through a walkway, so you don’t need to be bothered by bad weather.

Departing travellers can benefit from free open-access lounges before going back home to Hobart. The House lounge can be found at Terminal 2 on the third floor, and the Marhaba Lounge at Terminal 2 is between Gate 9 and 11. Also close to Gate 9 is the Plaza Premium Lounge.

Hobart Airport operates under the usual opening hours of 4:00 to 22:30; however, the opening hours sometimes change if there is a late or early flight. Staying at the airport overnight is therefore not possible, but there are a few hotels within short driving range if you need to spend the night.