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Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Launceston flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Melbourne Airport and Launceston. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Launceston (LST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston:

• Economy class
• Business Class

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Melbourne Airport to Launceston route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $147 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $213, a difference of $67. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne Airport to Launceston route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 20 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Launceston flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 10%.

Some of the most popular sights in Launceston are Albert Hall Convention Centre, Princess Theatre, and Boags Brewery. These are among the most viewed places in Launceston on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport to Launceston:

• Earliest: departs at 07:10 and lands at 08:24
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 22:59.

The flight takes about 1h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 34% above the route average of $180. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Launceston takes 1h 14m, covering 766 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Launceston are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $117, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

Virgin Australia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Jetstar has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Melbourne Airport to Launceston flights are:

• Virgin Australia: 81% on time
• Jetstar: 73% on time
• Qantas Airways: 61% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Launceston Airport (LST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Bargain Car Rentals
· Budget
· Ace Rental Cars
· East Coast Car Rentals
· Avis

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston range from $136 to $257, with an average of $180 over the past 12 months. Anything below $136 counts as a good deal.