Jetstar to Launch First Ever Direct Flights Between Melbourne and Hervey Bay

Starting June 20, 2024, Jetstar will launch new first-ever service between Melbourne and Queensland’s Hervey Bay.  The route will operate three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Jetstar Celebrates the Launch of New Service Between Melbourne and Hervey Bay Starting June 20, 2024 - Courtesy Jetstar

On Tuesday (November 14, 2023), Jetstar announced the launch of first-time service between Melbourne and Queensland’s Hervey Bay.  Launched in partnership with the Fraser Coast Regional Council, the route will operate three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays starting June 20, 2024.  Jetstar currently operates four weekly flights between Sydney and Hervey Bay, and with the new Melbourne service, will offer up to 3,800 seats weekly across the two routes.

In Tuesday’s route announcement, Jetstar’s Executive Manager – Customer, Jenn Armor, said,

“We know Melburnians love exploring Queensland, and with the strong demand we’ve seen for Hervey Bay out of Sydney, we’re expecting these new flights to be extremely popular.  Often referred to as the whale watching capital of the world, the Fraser Coast region offers beautiful beaches with calm waters, perfect for family getaways.  We’re excited to be able to provide a low-cost connection to this beautiful region in time for the mid-year school holidays, which in turn will boost local jobs and support tourism.” 

Also commenting on the launch of new service, Fraser Coast’s Mayor, George Seymour, said,

“Many residents have moved to Hervey Bay from Victoria, and these direct flights will help families and friends stay connected.  It will mean grandparents seeing their grandchildren more often, for example.  These flights will also be a huge boost for our tourism industry.  It will open the door for more people to discover the world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island), the best whale watching in the world and all the other fantastic attractions and experiences we have here on the Fraser Coast.” 

Jetstar's Schedule Between Melbourne and Hervey Bay - Courtesy Jetstar

Launched in in 2004, Jetstar Airways is wholly owned by the Qantas Group, and has to date carried over 350 million passengers, operating in both Australia and New Zealand.  The Jetstar Group also includes Jetstar Asia in Singapore and Jetstar Japan.  A low-cost carrier, Jetstar is committed to offering everyday low fares to enable more people to fly to more places.

Source: Jetstar Airways