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Typical prices: $120-$222
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Recent return flight deals to Launceston

Sat, 12 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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19:05 - 20:15MEL  Melbourne-LST Launceston
1h 10mdirect
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20:50 - 21:55LST  Launceston-MEL Melbourne
1h 05mdirect
$112Jetstar
Sat, 12 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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19:05 - 20:15MEL  Melbourne-LST Launceston
1h 10mdirect
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16:35 - 17:40LST  Launceston-MEL Melbourne
1h 05mdirect
$112Jetstar
Fri, 20 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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21:20 - 22:30MEL  Melbourne-LST Launceston
1h 10mdirect
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09:00 - 10:10LST  Launceston-MEL Melbourne
1h 10mdirect
$138Multiple Airlines
Thu, 17 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
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21:20 - 22:30MEL  Melbourne-LST Launceston
1h 10mdirect
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17:25 - 18:35LST  Launceston-MEL Melbourne
1h 10mdirect
$138Multiple Airlines
Sat, 9 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
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17:50 - 19:00MEL  Melbourne-LST Launceston
1h 10mdirect
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16:05 - 17:15LST  Launceston-MEL Melbourne
1h 10mdirect
$149Virgin Australia
Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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20:55 - 22:05MEL  Melbourne-LST Launceston
1h 10mdirect
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06:10 - 07:15LST  Launceston-MEL Melbourne
1h 05mdirect
$165Virgin Australia
Tue, 5 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan
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09:00 - 13:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LST Launceston
4h 10m1 stop Melbourne
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17:05 - 21:35LST  Launceston-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
4h 30m1 stop Melbourne
$305Qantas Airways
Thu, 14 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan
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06:00 - 09:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LST Launceston
3h 35m1 stop Melbourne
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06:30 - 11:25LST  Launceston-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
4h 55m1 stop Melbourne
$306Qantas Airways
Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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11:30 - 13:20CBR  Canberra-LST Launceston
1h 50mdirect
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13:50 - 15:35LST  Launceston-CBR Canberra
1h 45mdirect
$675Link Airways
Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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11:30 - 13:20CBR  Canberra-LST Launceston
1h 50mdirect
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13:50 - 15:35LST  Launceston-CBR Canberra
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$677Link Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Launceston

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Launceston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Launceston?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Launceston was found on the route from Melbourne, at $112 return. The most popular connection is from Sydney to Launceston, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $119 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Launceston?

A flight to Launceston costs $179 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $54 and departed from Melbourne Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Sydney to Launceston which costs $199 on average, and Melbourne to Launceston, which costs $150 on average.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Launceston?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Launceston is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $175. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $246 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Launceston?

The cheapest month for flights to Launceston is January, where tickets cost $191 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $305 and $300 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $116.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Launceston?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Launceston is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $190 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Launceston is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $257.

What is a good deal for flights to Launceston?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Launceston, 25% of our users found tickets to Launceston for the following prices or less: From Melbourne Airport $120 return, from Sydney $145 return, from Brisbane $283 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Launceston?

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low season

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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
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FAQs - booking Launceston flights

  • Are there any hotels located close to Launceston Airport?

    Launceston Airport does not have any hotels within the precinct. There are, however, many hotels that are close to the airport. A couple of recommended hotels are Abel Tasman Airport Motor Inn and Queens Arms Hotel. Both of these hotels are located in Launceston and are less than 10 km from the airport.

  • If I have some time to spare on a layover, what shops are available at Launceston Airport?

    At Launceston Airport, there is one store called The Launceston Store. This store has a variety of local and Tasmanian-themed gifts. The Launceston Store also carries a variety of travel essentials and books for your travels.

  • Are there any lifts at Launceston Airport?

    Yes, Launceston Airport has two sets of lifts. There are lifts for both departing and arriving passengers. The arrival lifts are behind the arrival’s stairs after the security check in, while the departure lifts are located after the screening point.

  • Is it possible to rent a car at Launceston Airport?

    There are six well-known car rental companies located at Launceston Airport, including Hertz, Thrifty and Avis. The car rental desks are situated next to the baggage claim area in the arrivals hall. It is advisable to make a reservation beforehand and simply collect the keys and your car on arrival.

  • Is there free Wi-Fi at Launceston Airport?

    There is free Wi-Fi access throughout the terminal at Launceston Airport. In order to access the Internet, connect to the ‘Airport Free Wi-Fi’ network and you will be prompted to answer a few short survey questions to start your session. The network is not encrypted so do be cautious when entering personal information.

  • Are there luggage storage facilities at Launceston Airport?

    There are luggage storage lockers situated not far from the check-in desks. Put your bags in the locker and pay with cash or credit card, at which point you will receive the pin code to open the locker when you return. Prices depend on the size of the locker and the length of time it is to be used for.

  • How do I get from Launceston Airport into Launceston city?

    You can catch a taxi from the taxi rank located outside the terminal building near to baggage reclaim. The fare is around AUD35 to AUD38 one way. Alternatively, there is a shuttle bus that stops at various hotels, as well as the casino and university. The fare for the bus starts at AUD15 one way.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Launceston?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Launceston was found on the route from Melbourne, at $112 return. The most popular connection is from Sydney to Launceston, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $119 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Launceston Airport from central Launceston?

    Launceston Airport is 13 km from the centre of Launceston.

  • What is the name of Launceston’s airport?

    All flights to Launceston land at Launceston Airport. The airport code is LST,and it can also be referred to as Launceston.

  • How much is a flight to Launceston?

    On average, a flight to Launceston costs $179. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $54 and departed from Melbourne Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Launceston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Launceston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Launceston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Launceston is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Launceston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Launceston with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Launceston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Launceston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Launceston

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Launceston? 25% of our users found return tickets to Launceston for the following prices or less: From Melbourne $104, from Brisbane $246, from Canberra $671
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Launceston flight deals.
  • Launceston Airport (LST) has facilities to help those with special needs. Launceston Airport has disabled parking, with bays that are designed for those who have disabilities, and wheelchairs can be provided by each airline. If you are in need of a wheelchair you will need to contact your airline at least 48h before you arrive. There are also staff throughout the airport that can assist any passengers.
  • Launceston Airport has ATM facilities. The ATMs at the airport are located throughout, before each security screening, and they give out Australian dollars.
  • Lost property at Launceston Airport is well handled by a specific lost property team. The lost property covers both the terminals and the car parks. If you have any enquiries regarding your lost property at Launceston Airport, contact Airport Management. If you have lost anything on the plane, however, you should contact your airline directly. You should also contact your airline for all luggage related issues.
  • There are direct flights to Launceston from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane on Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas (direct flight from Melbourne only). Note that flights with Virgin Australia are seasonal.
  • Travellers with babies on flights to Launceston will be relieved to know that there are two dedicated parents’ rooms at the airport, where you can change your baby’s nappy and enjoy peaceful surroundings for your feeding routine. One of these areas is located in the arrivals hall at one end of the terminal, while the other is located after security in the departures area of the airport.
  • If you are hungry when you arrive at Launceston Airport look no further than Boags Upper Deck restaurant, which serves a variety of freshly prepared meals suitable for any time of day. The dishes all contain locally sourced ingredients and can be enjoyed with a Boags beer on tap or a glass of Tasmanian wine, all while you look out at the view over the airfield and mountains beyond.
  • Travellers who smoke and need a cigarette after landing should note that smoking is not permitted inside the terminal building or outside the main entrance to the airport. Instead there is a designated smoking area at the southern end of the terminal building – this can be found on the maps displayed around the airport.
  • For travellers wanting to freshen up after their flight, there are shower facilities situated near the check-in desks. These are coin-operated showers (only AUD1 coins accepted) that will give you approximately three minutes of hot water per coin.
  • Any cycling enthusiasts who have flown to Launceston with their bicycles to see some of the sights while pedaling can make use of the Bike Port at Launceston Airport. This facility will enable you to reassemble your bike once it has been collected from the outsize baggage area. The Bike Port has a bicycle service station with cycle mounts and tools including air pumps, so you can put your bike together and get on with your travels quickly.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Launceston

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Launceston? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 471 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
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New aircraft and flight was running on time, but adverse weather conditions meant we were unable to land on the first two approaches. Third attempt resulted in a very smooth and safe landing.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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New aircraft and flight was running on time, but adverse weather conditions meant we were unable to land on the first two approaches. Third attempt resulted in a very smooth and safe landing.

Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

When I made the booking I was not aware I had to book our checked baggage separately. As we had no checked luggage booking, I had to pay A$120 per bag (total 2 bags) so you can imagine I was not pleased. I am an experienced traveller so something needs to be done to improve the booking app,

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

Tightly packed passengers, 40 minutes late, no in flight service, long wait for luggage.

From start to finish, every part of the experience was outstanding. The care and kindness shown to my 95-year-old mother was exceptional—truly 10 out of 10. From the assistance she received at Sydney Airport while boarding the plane to the help she was given when arriving at Wagga Wagga Airport, every staff member was friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. They made her feel comfortable, safe, and well looked after throughout her journey. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make my mother's trip such a wonderful experience. Your compassion and dedication are greatly appreciated.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Our flight was delayed twice and after we boarded it was delayed again as they were searching for a passenger's small bag. We arrived in Hobart one hour later.

A good standard flight, a little delayed, on the return flight, comfortable during cruise hour. The food was tasty, the tea pleasant, standing in the rain, on Launceston tarmac, was stupidity. Just delay the exit from the airplane, don’t have us standing around, while another plane slows its propellers. That’s common sense, but overall comfortable, clean toilet, good legroom, I paid for that, last on, first off, get a front row seat.

Cabin crew were really good. Flying in to Perth from Adelaide on domestic flight. The arrival for wheel chair use however has no air bridge provided. Unloading meant a scissor lift. Otherwise a good service.

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Horrible. The people that get this flights are very sick, dangerous and unhygienic

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

On time and well-priced... For a short flight, what more do you need?

The flight was fine. Unfortunately, my 5.00 pm flight was cancelled and I was moved to the 6.00 am flight the following morning. Jetstar arranged transport, accommodation close to the airport and dinner & breakfast, so all was good other than an overnight delay.

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