Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Launceston

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$296	Jetstar 1 stop 14 hr Sun, Jun 14 — Tue, Jun 23	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Launceston is currently $296
Cheapest one-way flight	$148	Jetstar 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Launceston is currently $148
Last-minute weekend getaway	$388	Virgin Australia 1 stop 12 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Launceston is currently $388
Cheapest business class flights	$1,122	Virgin Australia 1 stop 9 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Launceston is currently $1,122

Fastest flight	5 hr 35 min	The fastest flight with stops from Cairns to Launceston takes 5 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Launceston is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $290–385
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $340–440

Popular airlines from Cairns to Launceston

Virgin Australia

from $332

Typical price: $330–435

176 weekly connecting flights

CNS - LST Every day
Qantas

from $521

Typical price: $640–1,000

65 weekly connecting flights

CNS - LST Every day
Jetstar

from $296

Typical price: $325–580

53 weekly connecting flights

CNS - LST Every day

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 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 Cairns to Launceston

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Launceston are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $290 to $385.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Launceston recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $296. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $148.

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

The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Launceston is $332, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Launceston is $521, flying from Jun 21 to Jun 29.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Launceston is $296, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 23.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Launceston starts at $296 from Sun, Jun 14 to Tue, Jun 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $148 and departs on Thu, Jun 11.

5 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns 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 Cairns 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 Cairns 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 Cairns to Launceston.

In terms of flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 176 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Launceston Airport (LST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairns to Launceston are:

Qantas offers 65 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Launceston Airport (LST) .
Jetstar offers 53 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Launceston Airport (LST) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Launceston recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $296. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $148.

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

The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Launceston is $332, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Launceston is $521, flying from Jun 21 to Jun 29.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Launceston is $296, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 23.

No airline flies direct from Cairns to Launceston.

There are 176 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Cairns to Launceston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 65 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Launceston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 53 Jetstar connecting flights from Cairns 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 Cairns and Launceston at price $388 is offered by Virgin Australia from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Cairns to Launceston.

There are 176 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Cairns to Launceston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 65 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Launceston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 53 Jetstar connecting flights from Cairns 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 no direct flights from Cairns to Launceston.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns 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 Cairns and Launceston start at $1,122 from Mon, Jun 8 to Sun, Jun 14 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Launceston start at $296 from Sun, Jun 14 to Tue, Jun 23.

To book business class trips from Cairns 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 Cairns and Launceston starts at $388 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Launceston at price $388 is offered by Virgin Australia from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns 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.