Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay?

Direct flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay are not the most common option. In the trailing 90 days, only 12.5% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay?

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay has a duration of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1569 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to about 5 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for longer durations if their itinerary includes connections.

How often do Melbourne to Hervey Bay flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Melbourne to Hervey Bay route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for more affordable fares. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial for securing a good deal on this route.

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To Hervey Bay

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2027-01-16 – 2027-01-19
MEL - Hervey Bay
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A$378
A$208
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Melbourne to Hervey Bay: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

Most itineraries for flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay connect at least once, with only 12.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay, you'll find that fares typically range from $462–$720, with a median of $583. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, and about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Hervey Bay takes approximately 11h 53m, including connections. This medium-haul route covers a distance of 1569 kilometers.

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Hervey Bay is often in December, with a median fare of $81. Other affordable months include April, where the median fare is $208, and August, with a median fare of $216.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

Regular price: A$419 - A$627

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is AUD 419 to AUD 627. The current lowest deal is AUD 207 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 12 to Dec 13.

now A$207

Low A$419

High A$627

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Hervey Bay is December, with a median price of $81. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $657. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from A$81

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$657

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Hervey Bay

Melbourne (MEL) - Hervey Bay (HVB)

Jetstar

A$981

A$600

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Hervey Bay

Melbourne (AVV) - Hervey Bay (HVB)

Jetstar

A$765

A$492

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Hervey Bay

Melbourne (AVV) - Hervey Bay (HVB)

Jetstar

A$672

A$412

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Hervey Bay

Melbourne (MEL) - Hervey Bay (HVB)

Jetstar

A$765

A$451

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Hervey Bay

Melbourne (MEL) - Hervey Bay (HVB)

Jetstar

A$712

A$451

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Hervey Bay

Melbourne (MEL) - Hervey Bay (HVB)

Jetstar

A$652

A$389

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

5 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 18

A$1,076 → A$396

63%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

A$1,061 → A$409

61%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

A$1,025 → A$379

63%

13 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 30

A$1,037 → A$435

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

Melbourne - Hervey Bay route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Hervey Bay are below the typical level at $207.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Hervey Bay, with a median price of $81.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 11h 53m

Flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay typically take 11h 53m, covering a distance of 1569 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 12.5% of recent flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that has offered direct flights on the Melbourne to Hervey Bay route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$127

Hervey Bay main airports to arrive at

Hervey Bay (HVB)

Cheapest

Hervey Bay Airport is a convenient arrival point for direct access to Hervey Bay and surrounding areas.

📍 ~12 km from Hervey Bay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$127

Airports nearby Hervey Bay used as alternative

Bundaberg (BDB)

Bundaberg is the closest alternative, offering a similar regional flight network to Hervey Bay.

📍 ~100 km from Hervey Bay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$583

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Hervey Bay

Historically, booking flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay 60 or more days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked in this window was $220. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure had an average price of $264, while those booked 7-13 days out averaged $687. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to significant savings on this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay is considered to be $462 or less. The median price for this route across the same period was $583. Fares above $720 are typically in the higher price range for this route.

Historically, December has shown the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay, with a median price of $81 across the trailing 270 days. April also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $208. The overall annual median price for this route was $583, indicating that certain months can provide substantial savings.

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Melbourne to Hervey Bay: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

Most itineraries for flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay connect at least once, with only 12.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Hervey Bay takes approximately 11h 53m, including connections. This medium-haul route covers a distance of 1569 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

Regular price: A$419 - A$627

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is AUD 419 to AUD 627. The current lowest deal is AUD 207 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 12 to Dec 13.

now A$207

Low A$419

High A$627

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

December

Cheapest

Flights from A$81

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$657

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Hervey Bay

Melbourne (MEL) - Hervey Bay (HVB)

Jetstar

A$981

A$600

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Hervey Bay

Melbourne (AVV) - Hervey Bay (HVB)

Jetstar

A$765

A$492

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Hervey Bay

Melbourne (AVV) - Hervey Bay (HVB)

Jetstar

A$672

A$412

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Hervey Bay

Melbourne (MEL) - Hervey Bay (HVB)

Jetstar

A$765

A$451

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Hervey Bay

Melbourne (MEL) - Hervey Bay (HVB)

Jetstar

A$712

A$451

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Hervey Bay

Melbourne (MEL) - Hervey Bay (HVB)

Jetstar

A$652

A$389

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay

5 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 18

A$1,076 → A$396

63%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

A$1,061 → A$409

61%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

A$1,025 → A$379

63%

13 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 30

A$1,037 → A$435

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Hervey Bay