Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Launceston

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Launceston and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$84	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Sun, Jul 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Launceston is currently $84
Cheapest one-way flight	$42	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Launceston is currently $42
Last-minute weekend getaway	$133	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Launceston is currently $133
Cheapest business class flights	$486	Virgin Australia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Launceston is currently $486

Fastest flight	1 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Launceston takes 1 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Launceston is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $75–150
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $110–255

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Launceston

Qantas

Nonstop

from $246

Typical price: $220–350

25 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - LST Every day

176 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LST Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $124

Typical price: $120–255

21 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - LST Every day

203 weekly connecting flights

MEL - LST Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $84

Typical price: $90–215

20 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - LST Every day

251 weekly connecting flights

AVV, MEL - LST Every day
Sharp Airlines

8 weekly connecting flights

MEB - LST Every Mon, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Launceston

Launceston Airport (LST)

Launceston Australia 13 min 8 mi
Hobart International Airport (HBA)

Hobart Australia 2 hr 13 min 98 mi
Devonport Airport (DPO)

Devonport Australia 1 hr 7 min 41 mi
Burnie Airport (BWT)

Burnie Australia 1 hr 52 min 79 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Launceston

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Launceston are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $75 to $150.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Launceston recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $84. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $42.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Launceston is $246, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Launceston is $124, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Launceston is $84, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Launceston starts at $84 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $42 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

1 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Launceston.

Most travellers visit in summer between Nov–Apr. The temperate, 4-season climate features mild summers and cool winters with morning fog; weather can be changeable at any time of year. Festivale (Feb) features outdoor concerts and local food and wine, while Taste of the Tamar (Jul) offers tastings from local wine producers. The Tasmanian Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival (Nov) showcases independent and arthouse productions.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Launceston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Melbourne to Launceston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Melbourne to Launceston.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 25 nonstop flights and 176 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Launceston Airport (LST) .

In terms of flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 20 nonstop flights and 251 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Launceston Airport (LST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Launceston are:

Virgin Australia offers 21 nonstop flights and 203 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Launceston Airport (LST) .
Sharp Airlines offers 8 connecting flights per week. Sharp Airlines flies from Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB) to Launceston Airport (LST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Launceston.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Launceston recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $84. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $42.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Launceston is $246, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Launceston is $124, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Launceston is $84, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct from Melbourne to Launceston.

There are 25 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Launceston at price $133 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct from Melbourne to Launceston.

There are 25 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Launceston start at $84 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Launceston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Launceston start at $486 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Launceston start at $84 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Launceston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Launceston starts at $133 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Launceston at price $133 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Launceston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.