Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Hobart Airport (HBA): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Perth Airport to Hobart Airport.
Hobart's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Hobart three hours ahead of Perth.
Pack your bags and choose from five weekly Perth Airport to Hobart Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PER to HBA flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Virgin Australia offers direct flights from Perth Airport to Hobart Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Hobart — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Virgin Australia on this route.
Virgin Australia is the most punctual carrier operating PER to HBA flights. A dependable 96.3% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Perth Airport to Hobart Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PER and HBA:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Hobart Airport (HBA)
Currently, $266 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to Hobart Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $540. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from PER to HBA, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Perth Airport to Hobart Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Finding cheap flights from PER to HBA is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Perth Airport to Hobart Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Perth Airport, data shows 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Perth Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Perth. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near PER. Whether you've booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Hobart Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Hobart Airport (HBA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Perth Airport to Hobart Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HBA instead:
Pick up a Hobart Airport rental car and explore Hobart and beyond with your own set of wheels. SafeDrive Car Rentals, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Hobart Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Hobart Airport (HBA) to central Hobart
From Hobart Airport, Hobart is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Hobart Airport (HBA)
January is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Hobart Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Hobart in March.
Book your flight from Perth Airport to Hobart Airport for January if you want to visit Hobart during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PER to HBA in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Hobart, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel about 161 kilometres north to Launceston to tick off its popular sights. From Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift to Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk and Hollybank Mountain Bike Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 225 kilometres north-west of Hobart, Burnie is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Penguin Observation Centre, Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden and South Burnie Foreshore Esplanade.