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Australia's only island state is best accessed by air at its 2 major airports, Hobart and Launceston, along with smaller airports like Devonport and Burnie.
All of Australia's major carriers, Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar, fly to Tasmania and all often offer bargains during sales. We've seen flights going for as low as $30 each way in a good sale. Here's how to get them.
Virgin Australia
Flights within Australia from $49 each way
Ends
Available on select travel dates from April – September 2022. Destinations include Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Darwin, Cairns and more. Sample fare is Ballina-Sydney. T&Cs apply.
Flight Centre - Domestic
Up to 50% off flights across Australia
Ends
Available for travel until 28 February 2022. Destinations include Adelaide, Melbourne, Cairns, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Perth and more.
Kayak
Up to 50% off: Australia flights from $32 with Jetstar
Ends
Available on flights from 1 December 2021 – 28 February 2022. Destinations include Sydney, Newcastle, Gold Coast, Hobart and more. Sample fare is Adelaide–Melbourne.
Skyscanner
Up to 50% off Qantas flights
Ends
Available on flights until 28 February 2022 to destinations including Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Hobart, Adelaide, Hamilton Island, Cairns, Darwin, Broome and more.
Cheap Flights
Flights to Cuba from $1,121 return
Ends
Available on select travel dates. Sample fare is Sydney-Havana. Other flights depart from Hobart, Melbourne and more.
Flight Centre - Domestic
Sunshine Coast flights from $89 each way
Ends
Available on Qantas flights until 28 February 2022. Sample fare departs from Sydney. Other flights depart from Melbourne and Canberra. T&Cs apply.
Virgin Australia
Melbourne flights from $69 each way
Ends
Available on select flight dates from January – June 2022. Sample fare departs from Launceston. Other flights depart from Newcastle and more. T&Cs apply.
Virgin Australia
Hobart flights from $79 each way
Ends
Available on select dates from 20 January – 12 June 2022. Sample fare departs from Melbourne.
Tasmania's airport:
Hobart Airport (HBA)
Get the best price:
May to September
Book in advance by:
35-49 days
Best airline (price):
Jetstar
If you're flying on a budget carrier, like Jetstar, you can get fares for as low as $30-$50 each way during a flight sale, depending on where in Australia you're coming from.
Those prices are usually available from cities like Sydney and Melbourne. Expect to pay at least double that if you're coming from further afield like Adelaide or Brisbane.
Full-service flights with airlines like Qantas and Virgin Australia can cost as much as double Jetstar's fares, but if you require checked baggage, entertainment and meals, this could be worth the cost. Virgin Australia does occasionally have promo codes too, where you can save 10-15% on non-sale fares.
May to September are the cheapest months to fly to Tasmania, as the weather is much less desirable to most tourists during the winter. That said, snow is unlikely outside of the alpine areas, so unless you're planning on doing much hiking at altitude, this could be a great time to get a deal if you don't mind layering up.
These months also tend to see prices of hotels, car hire and campervan rentals drop too.
On the contrary, the summer months from December to March tend to be the priciest time to visit, although they are the best times to visit Tasmania weather-wise.
Cheapest months to fly:
May to September
Priciest months to fly:
December to March
You can fly to Tasmania in as little as 75 minutes from the eastern side of Australia, but if you're coming from the west coast, it can take more than 4 hours. These times are for direct flight options.
The major airlines in Australia service the following airports:
| Departure city | Points required for a return Qantas flight | Points required for a return Virgin flight |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 24,000 | Not available |
| Alice Springs | 40,600 | Not available |
| Brisbane | 24,000 | Not available |
| Cairns | 36,000 | Not available |
| Darwin | 36,000 | Not available |
| Gold Coast | 24,000 | Not available |
| Melbourne | 16,000 | Not available |
| Perth | 36,000 | Not available |
| Sydney | 24,000 | Not available |
| Departure city | Points required for a return Qantas flight | Points required for a return Virgin flight |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 24,000 | 23,600 |
| Alice Springs | 36,000 | Not available |
| Brisbane | 19,200 | 23,600 |
| Cairns | 28,800 | Not available |
| Darwin | 36,000 | Not available |
| Gold Coast | 24,000 | Not available |
| Melbourne | 16,000 | 15,600 |
| Perth | 36,000 | Not available |
| Sydney | 12,800 | 15,600 |
| Departure city | Points required for a return Qantas flight | Points required for a return Virgin flight |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 19,200 | Not available |
| Alice Springs | 36,000 | Not available |
| Brisbane | 24,000 | 23,600 |
| Cairns | 36,000 | Not available |
| Darwin | 40,600 | Not available |
| Gold Coast | 19,200 | Not available |
| Melbourne | 16,000 | 15,600 |
| Perth | 36,000 | 35,600 |
| Sydney | 24,000 | 23,600 |
| Departure city | Points required for a return Qantas flight | Points required for a return Virgin flight |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 24,000 | Not available |
| Alice Springs | 36,000 | Not available |
| Brisbane | 24,000 | Not available |
| Cairns | 36,000 | Not available |
| Darwin | 36,000 | Not available |
| Gold Coast | 24,000 | Not available |
| Melbourne | 16,000 | Not available |
| Perth | 36,000 | Not available |
| Sydney | 24,000 | Not available |
Offer may be withdrawn at any time
Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
Offer may be withdrawn at any time
Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
Whether you're flying to Hobart or Launceston, flights to Tasmania are best booked at least 5 to 7 weeks in advance of your departure.
However, Jetstar sales often offer cheap fares much further in advance and are worth taking advantage of.
The 2 largest airports in Tasmania are located in Hobart and Launceston, along with smaller airports in Devonport and Burnie on the north coast.
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