Find Cheap Flights from Launceston to Melbourne

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$84	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Launceston to Melbourne is currently $84
Cheapest one-way flight	$42	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Launceston to Melbourne is currently $42
Last-minute weekend getaway	$187	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Launceston to Melbourne is currently $187
Cheapest business class flights	$486	Virgin Australia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Launceston to Melbourne is currently $486

Fastest flight	1 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Launceston to Melbourne takes 1 hr 5 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 Launceston to Melbourne is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically October.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $75–140
October Most expensive	Typical prices: $125–260

Popular airlines from Launceston to Melbourne

Qantas

Nonstop

from $246

Typical price: $220–350

25 weekly nonstop flights

LST - MEL Every day

111 weekly connecting flights

LST - MEL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $84

Typical price: $90–220

20 weekly nonstop flights

LST - MEL Every day

276 weekly connecting flights

LST - AVV, MEL Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $124

Typical price: $120–260

22 weekly nonstop flights

LST - MEL Every day

136 weekly connecting flights

LST - MEL Every day
Sharp Airlines

5 weekly connecting flights

LST - MEB Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Launceston to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Launceston to Melbourne are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $75 to $140.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Launceston to Melbourne 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 Launceston to Melbourne is $246, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Launceston to Melbourne is $84, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Launceston to Melbourne is $124, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Launceston to Melbourne starts at $84 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $42 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

1 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Launceston to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Launceston to Melbourne.
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 Launceston to Melbourne 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 Launceston to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 25 nonstop flights and 111 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Launceston Airport (LST) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

In terms of flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 20 nonstop flights and 276 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Launceston Airport (LST) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Launceston to Melbourne are:

Virgin Australia offers 22 nonstop flights and 136 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Launceston Airport (LST) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Sharp Airlines offers 5 connecting flights per week. Sharp Airlines flies from Launceston Airport (LST) to Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Launceston to Melbourne 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 Launceston to Melbourne is $246, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Launceston to Melbourne is $84, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Launceston to Melbourne is $124, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.

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

There are 25 Qantas direct flights from Launceston to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Jetstar direct flights from Launceston to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Virgin Australia direct flights from Launceston to Melbourne 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 Launceston and Melbourne at price $187 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 25 Qantas direct flights from Launceston to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Jetstar direct flights from Launceston to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Virgin Australia direct flights from Launceston to Melbourne 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 Launceston to Melbourne on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Launceston and Melbourne start at $84 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Launceston to Melbourne, 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 Launceston and Melbourne start at $486 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Launceston and Melbourne start at $84 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14.

To book business class trips from Launceston to Melbourne, 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 Launceston and Melbourne starts at $187 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Launceston and Melbourne at price $187 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Launceston to Melbourne, 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.