CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Melbourne TO Hobart
Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST)
Typically, flights to Hobart from Melbourne are cheaper when flying from Melbourne to Launceston, which has an average price of $156
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO HOBART FROM MELBOURNE | May | 22% cheaper | Flying from Melbourne to Hobart costs on average just $125 in May |
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO HOBART FROM MELBOURNE | December | 35% more expensive | It costs about $215 for flights to Hobart from Melbourne in December |
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO HOBART FROM MELBOURNE | December | 525% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Hobart from Melbourne in December than any other month |
If you combine Australia’s best features of a rugged coastline, pristine bays, quaint countryside, a somewhat tragic history, and a big dose of wildlife, what you are likely to get is Hobart and the other destinations on this island state of Tasmania. Its forests, parks, beaches, mountains, and lakes provide a wonderful getaway. You can indulge in outdoor activities such as hiking, trekking, surfing, kayaking or simply road-tripping. Peak tourist season is during the warm summer months of December – February with average temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius and several local festivals held all over Tasmania. March – May is autumn in Tasmania and one of the best times for touring the state. The famous Fagus trees turn a glorious red and yellow, making the large forested areas a wonderful sight to enjoy. To view the humpback whales, the best time to visit is during their migratory periods from May – July or September – November. In the winter months from June – August, the average temperature is approximately 12 degrees Celsius and the higher altitude areas do receive some snowfall.
$98 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to Hobart. This flight is from Melbourne and is 88% cheaper than most flights to Hobart. To find the cheapest price to Hobart from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
The month of February is another great option to travel to Hobart, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $205.
We recommend purchasing flights from Australia to Hobart 60 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Hobart for $250. However, in the past 72 hours, people saw flights from Australia for as low as $94.
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Hobart is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $239. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $301. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Hobart.
In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Australia to Hobart when you can find flight prices for as low as $250. Flying to Hobart in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Hobart, so prices are often more expensive at around $340 per ticket.
If you’re looking to do your hiking in warmer conditions, consider planning your flight to Hobart for January, February, and March. Parks like Freycinet National Park are popular hot spots in those months.
Those flying to Hobart could potentially find better pricing at Launceston Airport (149 km from Hobart city centre), depending on the month and departure airport.
Prices vary based on where travellers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Hobart is Launceston Airport where the average price is $805pp. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, Tigerair, Free Spirit Airlines and Sharp Airlines offer domestic flights from most Australian cities to Hobart and several destinations within Tasmania. Out of the 10 public airports in Tasmania, Hobart Airport and Launceston Airport are the international airports.
Airlines such as Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Tiger Airways and Virgin Blue operate flights in and out of Hobart Airport. However, this airport does not have any convenient public transport to travel to Hobart city centre.
Taxis
Taxis are easily available outside the main terminal building. A ride from Hobart Airport to the city will cost between $50 AUD – $70 AUD and take approximately 30 minutes.
Redline Coaches
Redline Airport Shuttles depart from outside the terminal after the arrival of every mainland flight and have several stops in the city close to most of the city hotels. Typical journey time is 45 – 55 minutes and one-way adult fare is $19.00 AUD while child fare is $15.00 AUD.
Car Rental
Renting a car is a great way to explore Tasmania. Several rental car companies have their offices in the arrival halls area. You can also look up some great deals on car rentals with momondo.
Tasmania has good roads, few freeways and motorways, and the drives are usually quite scenic. If you have not opted for a rental car, buses and coaches are a good way to get around the island.
Buses
Within Hobart, the Metro buses run across a fairly dense network and many of the attractions in the Hobart region are accessible by the Metro bus. Single adult cash fare ranges from $3.30 AUD – $6.90 AUD based on zones travelled. The Derwent Valley Link bus services the New Norfolk community, Derwent Valley and Hobart. Single adult fare from Hobart to Granton is $6.40 AUD while the farthest point to which the bus travels is Ellendale with a fare of $17.80 AUD. Outside of Hobart, other bus services such as Tassie Link, Redline Coaches and McDermotts Coaches offer tours and transfers to several locations within the island. The Mersey Link Bus Service offers connectivity in Davenport, Ambleside, Spreyton, The Tiers and Latrobe.
Coach Touring
Many national companies such as AAT Kings and APT offer traditional coach touring around Tasmania with year-round multi-day itineraries for budget, deluxe and luxury travellers. There are also many options for local sight-seeing tours and specialised tours with themes around wine trails, adventure activities, wildlife, or historic sites.
Ferries
There is a daily, 30-minute long ferry service to Maria Island from Triabunna Wharf, which is around 86 kilometres from Hobart. For Bruny Island, you can use the daily service operating from the wharf on Ferry Road in Kettering. This is a 35-minute drive from Hobart. The Ida Claire can take you from Cynthia Bay to Narcissus Point via Echo Point in approximately 30 minutes. Prior booking is essential to use this service.
Motorhomes and Caravans
Another popular way to explore Tasmania is by hiring a campervan, caravan or motorhome. There are ‘fee-pay’ as well as free sites around Tasmania and there is a good range of camp sites with all necessary facilities for the adventurous tourists.
No visa is required for domestic travellers within Australia. For foreign nationals, please check the Australian Government Immigration website.
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Find rentals in HobartIt is quite possible to experience all 4 seasons in a single day in Tasmania. Hence, remember to carry a warm jacket no matter when you travel. Do not expect to get good network coverage on your mobiles through many parts of the state. Keep in mind that many eateries close early and only take reservations well ahead of time, so plan ahead on your meal times and venues as far as possible. Do not underestimate the Tasmanian wilderness. Try not to hike alone, carry an emergency kit and plenty of water on your outdoor trips. Also carry a mosquito repellent.
Tasmania hosts several events and festivals almost round-the-year, so do check if there is one happening when you are visiting. Some of the better known festivals include Taste of Tasmania in Hobart around December – January, Chocolate Winterfest at Latrobe in August, Tasmanian Craft Fair at Deloraine in November, Blooming Tasmanian Flower and Garden Festival at Launceston in September, MONA FOMA and Dark MOFO at Hobart in January and June respectively, and the Tasmania Whisky Week held across the state in August.