Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Qantas Frequent Flyer award space for HBA→MEL in economy and business class. Lowest economy: 5,700 points + $29.04 (economy space on 28 dates). Lowest business class: 19,300 points + $56.08 (business-class space on 27 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 5,700 points + $29.04
- economy space on 28 dates
- Lowest business class
- 19,300 points + $56.08
- business-class space on 27 dates
Qantas award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer award AwardTool observed on HBA→MEL in each cabin, in points plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 5,700 points + $29.04 | Nonstop | JQ, Qantas (QF) | 2 | 28 | See dates | |
| Business | 19,300 points + $56.08 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | 2 | 27 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed Qantas award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 5,700 points + $29.04 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 5,700 points + $29.04 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 5,700 points + $29.04 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 19,300 points + $56.08 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 19,300 points + $56.08 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 19,300 points + $56.08 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often Qantas award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Qantas Frequent Flyer in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 28 of 28 | 100% | |
| Business | 27 of 28 | 96% |
Best months to fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) with Qantas
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 5,700 (13 dates) | 19,300 (12 dates) | |
| 5,700 (9 dates) | 19,300 (9 dates) | |
| 5,700 (2 dates) | 19,300 (2 dates) | |
| 5,700 (2 dates) | 29,900 (2 dates) | |
| 5,700 (1 date) | 19,300 (1 date) | |
| 13,200 (1 date) | 19,300 (1 date) |
How to get Qantas points
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Capital One Miles: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Qantas vs other programs from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 8,000 pts + $48.70 | 20,000 pts + $48.70 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 5,500 pts + $51.80Lowest | 15,500 pts + $67.60 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 5,700 pts + $29.04 | 19,300 pts + $56.08 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 5,900 pts + $29.20 | 15,500 pts + $29.20Lowest |
Questions about Qantas award flights from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL)
How many points do you need to fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) with Qantas Frequent Flyer?
The lowest one-way Qantas Frequent Flyer awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Oct 19, 2026): economy 5,700 points + $29.04, with monthly lows of 5,700 points in 5 months and 13,200 points in 1 month, and award space on 28 departure dates; business class 19,300 points + $56.08, with monthly lows of 19,300 points in 5 months and 29,900 points in 1 month, and award space on 27 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (5,700 to 13,200 points) and business class (19,300 to 29,900 points), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest Qantas award from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL)?
In economy, 5,700 points + $29.04. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 23:21 UTC for an Oct 29, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed economy award space on 28 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 17:57 UTC). In business class, 19,300 points + $56.08. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 23:21 UTC for an Oct 29, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 27 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 17:57 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL) with Qantas?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Qantas Frequent Flyer award space in business class, and in economy from 5,700 points.
Which credit card points can book Qantas awards from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant), Capital One Miles (1:1, ~1-2 days) and Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest Qantas award prices from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Oct 2026 departures: 5,700 points (13 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.