Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Hobart International Airport (HBA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hobart International Airport.
Hobart's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Sydney.
Every week, there are 170 Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hobart International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 06:10 Jetstar flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 19:20 with Qantas.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to HBA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Traveling during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hobart International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Hobart (and then other destinations in Australia) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Jetstar is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 81.41% of services landing on schedule, Virgin Australia Regional is the most punctual carrier operating SYD to HBA flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hobart International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SYD and HBA include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Canberra Airport
Gold Coast Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hobart International Airport flight is $48. A return fare right now is $99. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SYD to HBA.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hobart International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Finding cheap flights from SYD to HBA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hobart International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, data shows 69.62% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hobart International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SYD:
Arriving at Hobart International Airport (HBA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hobart International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HBA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Hobart International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive to explore Hobart and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Hobart International Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Hobart International Airport (HBA) to central Hobart
From Hobart International Airport, Hobart is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hobart International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Hobart in April.
When booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hobart International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Hobart, with the temperature ranging from 48ºF to 75ºF.
August sees average temperatures of between 37ºF and 55ºF. Search for cheap tickets from SYD to HBA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Hobart, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel around 100 miles north to Launceston to check off its top attractions. From City Park to Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Australia, head for Burnie, roughly 140 miles north-west of Hobart. Penguin Observation Centre, Burnie Regional Museum and Makers' Workshop are key highlights.
