Melbourne to Hobart (Cambridge) (MEL–HBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEL–HBA is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 384 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ Jetstar | 33 | 320, 321 | 1h15-1h19 | – | – | – |
| QF Qantas | 26 | 223, 73H | 1h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| VA Virgin Australia | 24 | 73H | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 23 | 223 | 1h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 21 | 321 | 1h15 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 18 | 223 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| AI Air India | 6 | 73W | 1h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEDT · HBA: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 6:00 PM in Hobart (Cambridge).
No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.
MEL–HBA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEL to HBA
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Hobart International Airport (HBA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 151 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEL to HBA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEL to HBA ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 384 miles (618 km). There are approximately 151 weekly flights outbound and 145 return, totaling 296 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via OOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.