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title: "Melbourne (MEL) to Hobart (HBA) flights: who flies it"
description: "Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from MEL to HBA, about 101 flights a week, covering 384 miles. See award seats by date on 2LNR, the next 14 days free."
canonical: "https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-hba"
url: "https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-hba.md"
date_modified: "2026-10-18T05:10:47Z"
---

# Melbourne to Hobart (MEL-HBA): nonstop flights and award space

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly nonstop between Melbourne (MEL) and Hobart (HBA), roughly 101 times a week. The timetable below shows the nonstop scheduled at 1h 15m to 1h 20m for the 384 miles. 2LNR tracks award seats on Qantas across every MEL to HBA date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

Schedule last confirmed October 18, 2026. Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

Updated October 24, 2026.

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101

Flights a week, 4-week average

1h 15m to 1h 20m

Scheduled flight time

384 mi

Nonstop distance

Free

To get started

## Melbourne to Hobart flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for MEL to HBA starting October 23, 2026, last checked against our schedule feed on October 18, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

Scheduled nonstop departures from Melbourne (MEL) to Hobart (HBA)

| Date | Flight | Airline | Departs MEL | Arrives HBA | Duration | Aircraft |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Fri, Oct 23 | JQ 701 | Jetstar | 06:00 | 07:20 | 1h 20m | [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a320.md) |
| Fri, Oct 23 | QF 1291 | Qantas | 08:00 | 09:20 | 1h 20m | [Airbus A220-300](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf/a220-300.md) |
| Fri, Oct 23 | VA 1316 | Virgin Australia | 08:45 | 10:05 | 1h 20m | [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-800.md) |
| Fri, Oct 23 | VA 1320 | Virgin Australia | 10:50 | 12:10 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | VA 1324 | Virgin Australia | 13:15 | 14:35 | 1h 20m | [Boeing 737 MAX 8](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-max-8.md) |
| Fri, Oct 23 | JQ 707 | Jetstar | 14:35 | 15:50 | 1h 15m | Airbus A320 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | QF 1295 | Qantas | 16:05 | 17:25 | 1h 20m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | JQ 709 | Jetstar | 16:10 | 17:30 | 1h 20m | Airbus A320 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | JQ 713 | Jetstar | 19:05 | 20:25 | 1h 20m | Airbus A320 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | QF 1297 | Qantas | 20:05 | 21:25 | 1h 20m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | VA 1330 | Virgin Australia | 20:20 | 21:40 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | VA 1334 | Virgin Australia | 22:10 | 23:30 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | JQ 701 | Jetstar | 06:00 | 07:20 | 1h 20m | Airbus A320 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | QF 1291 | Qantas | 08:05 | 09:25 | 1h 20m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | VA 1316 | Virgin Australia | 08:45 | 10:05 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | VA 1320 | Virgin Australia | 10:50 | 12:10 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | QF 1293 | Qantas | 12:30 | 13:50 | 1h 20m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | VA 1324 | Virgin Australia | 13:15 | 14:35 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | JQ 707 | Jetstar | 14:35 | 15:50 | 1h 15m | Airbus A320 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | JQ 709 | Jetstar | 16:10 | 17:30 | 1h 20m | Airbus A320 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | QF 1295 | Qantas | 16:25 | 17:45 | 1h 20m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | VA 1330 | Virgin Australia | 18:20 | 19:40 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | JQ 713 | Jetstar | 19:05 | 20:25 | 1h 20m | Airbus A320 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | JQ 701 | Jetstar | 06:50 | 08:05 | 1h 15m | [Airbus A321](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a321.md) |
| Sun, Oct 25 | QF 1003 | Qantas | 08:05 | 09:25 | 1h 20m | [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf/737-800.md) |
| Sun, Oct 25 | QF 1291 | Qantas | 08:20 | 09:40 | 1h 20m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | JQ 703 | Jetstar | 10:45 | 12:00 | 1h 15m | Airbus A321 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | VA 1320 | Virgin Australia | 10:50 | 12:10 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | JQ 705 | Jetstar | 12:00 | 13:15 | 1h 15m | [Airbus A321neo family](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a321neo.md) |
| Sun, Oct 25 | QF 1293 | Qantas | 12:35 | 13:55 | 1h 20m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | QF 1295 | Qantas | 15:50 | 17:10 | 1h 20m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | VA 1326 | Virgin Australia | 15:50 | 17:10 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | JQ 709 | Jetstar | 16:10 | 17:30 | 1h 20m | Airbus A320 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | VA 1330 | Virgin Australia | 18:20 | 19:40 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | JQ 713 | Jetstar | 19:15 | 20:30 | 1h 15m | Airbus A320 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | QF 1297 | Qantas | 20:05 | 21:25 | 1h 20m | Airbus A220-300 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | JQ 715 | Jetstar | 20:25 | 21:40 | 1h 15m | Airbus A320 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | VA 1334 | Virgin Australia | 21:10 | 22:30 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | JQ 701 | Jetstar | 06:50 | 08:05 | 1h 15m | Airbus A321 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | QF 1003 | Qantas | 08:05 | 09:25 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |

Showing the first 40 of 96 scheduled MEL to HBA departures across 7 days with service, starting October 23, 2026. Every remaining date is on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline hasn't filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are the equipment the airline filed, named where the code pins down one type and shown as the family or the bare code where it doesn't. Swaps can happen up to departure.

See every MEL to HBA date on the interactive map

## Aircraft on the Melbourne to Hobart nonstop

In the schedule table on this page, Jetstar flies the [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a320.md), the [Airbus A321](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a321.md), and the [Airbus A321neo family](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a321neo.md). Virgin Australia flies the [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-800.md) and the [Boeing 737 MAX 8](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-max-8.md). Qantas flies the [Airbus A220-300](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf/a220-300.md) and the [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf/737-800.md). Each linked aircraft page shows where that airline schedules it. Airlines can swap aircraft up to departure.

## Award seats on MEL to HBA departures

2LNR tracks award seats on Qantas, date by date. Open the calendar for Melbourne to Hobart to see whether a seat exists before you move points, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

Qantas award space was open on 3 of the 14 Melbourne to Hobart departure dates from October 19 to November 1 that 2LNR checked in the 7 days to October 19, 2026.

### See real availability

Award seats by date on the MEL to HBA departures 2LNR tracks, checked against live inventory so you know what's open before you book.

### Set an alert

Premium inventory turns over fast. Watch this route on Pro and 2LNR notifies you when space appears on a date you're tracking.

### Plan on the map

See MEL to HBA on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics.

## Airlines flying Melbourne to Hobart nonstop

Carriers operating MEL to HBA nonstop in the current schedule. Where 2LNR tracks the carrier, its departures show award space by date.

- [Jetstar (JQ) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/jq.md)\
  [The aircraft JQ flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq.md)
- [Virgin Australia (VA) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/va.md)\
  [The aircraft VA flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va.md)
- [Qantas (QF) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/qf.md)\
  [The aircraft QF flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf.md)

See MEL to HBA on the interactive map →

## Frequently asked questions about MEL to HBA

**How long is the flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Hobart (HBA)?**

Scheduled flight times from Melbourne (MEL) to Hobart (HBA) run from 1h 15m to 1h 20m across the departures in the schedule table on this page. The nonstop covers about 384 miles, and airlines adjust scheduled times by season, so confirm with the airline before you book.

**Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to HBA?**

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly MEL to HBA nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on Qantas.

**How many flights a week are there from MEL to HBA?**

About 101 nonstop flights a week run between Melbourne (MEL) and Hobart (HBA) in the current schedule, operated by Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next.

**What time do flights from MEL to HBA depart?**

Scheduled MEL to HBA nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 06:00 and 22:10, local time at Melbourne. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft.

**Which flights operate MEL to HBA nonstop?**

The schedule table on this page lists 18 flight numbers for MEL to HBA nonstops, including JQ 701, JQ 709, and JQ 713 on Jetstar; VA 1316, VA 1320, and VA 1330 on Virgin Australia; and QF 1291 and QF 1295 on Qantas. The table lists each departure by date with its times and aircraft.

**How do I check award availability on MEL to HBA?**

Open the MEL to HBA route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on Qantas, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

Flying the other way? See [HBA to MEL nonstop flights and award space](https://2lnr.com/routes/hba-mel.md).

Award seats rather than schedules? See [Qantas award availability](https://2lnr.com/awards/qf.md).

Looking beyond this route? See [every route from Melbourne (MEL)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel.md), or [every route from Hobart (HBA)](https://2lnr.com/routes/hba.md).

Nonstops from Melbourne (MEL) to other airports within 150 miles of Hobart (HBA):

- [Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-lst.md), 91 miles from HBA
- [Melbourne (MEL) to Devonport (DPO)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-dpo.md), 128 miles from HBA

Distances are great-circle between the airports, not driving distance.

- [How to plan an upgrade by route](https://2lnr.com/guides/upgrade-strategy.md)
- [How to read award availability by date](https://2lnr.com/guides/award-availability.md)

## See MEL to HBA award space by date

See what's open by date on this route, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

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