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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:56 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 9:46 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sydney to Hobart takes 1h 56m, covering 1,671 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.

Round-trip flights from Sydney to Hobart range from C$ 206 to C$ 354, with an average of C$ 261 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 206 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 27% above the route average of C$ 261. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 259 round-trip, compared to C$ 396 via a layover through Melbourne (MEL).

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 Sydney to Hobart flights are:

• Virgin Australia: 89% on time
• Qantas Airways: 85% on time
• Jetstar: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–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 Sydney to Hobart flights, with 58% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, Afternoon flights for 14%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 177 to C$ 1,226. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sydney to Hobart are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 116, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Sydney to Hobart usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) 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 Sydney to Hobart route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Sydney to Hobart route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 235 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 294, a difference of C$ 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 Sydney and Hobart. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar
• Virgin Australia

Among airlines operating Sydney 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 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

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

To transfer between Hobart airport and the city centre, you can take the SkyBus in front of the arrivals hall. The journey time is about 25 minutes and tickets are sold online and at the airport. A more convenient way, especially when you are travelling with a lot of luggage, is to book the Redliner Airport shuttle before your flight from Sydney to Hobart and it will drive you to your hotel.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport offers facilities and services that aim at making the transfer through the airport easy and comfortable for all travellers. Apart from accessible toilets and parking spaces, there are also hearing loops, wheelchair accessible water stations and accessible pick-up spaces in front of the airport building.

There are two hotels near Hobart Airport that you can reach on foot, but if you have a lot of luggage, it is better to use the airport shuttle service. Travelodge Hotel Hobart Airport provides a shuttle service for free, whereas Hobart Airport Tourist Park offers one for a small fee.

Yes, if you are planning to rent a car for the duration of your stay in Hobart, you can choose from seven companies at the Hobart Airport. It is also possible to book the car in advance before your flight from Sydney to Hobart via the airport website.