Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Launceston, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Launceston are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $195 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $282 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Launceston take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Melbourne generally make it to Launceston in 1h 05m. The flying distance between the two cities is 766 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Launceston per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 8 and 10 direct flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Launceston, with an average flight time of 1h 14m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 63 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Launceston per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 8 and 10 direct flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Launceston, with an average flight time of 1h 14m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 63 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Launceston?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Launceston was $60 for a one-way ticket and $112 for a return.

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Launceston?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne and Launceston are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (24 flights per week), Virgin Australia (20 flights per week), and Jetstar (19 flights per week).

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Launceston?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne and Launceston are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (24 flights per week), Virgin Australia (20 flights per week), and Jetstar (19 flights per week).

Question 8

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Launceston?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Launceston on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

Question 9

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Launceston?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Launceston on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

Question 10

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Launceston?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 08:10 and will be landing in Launceston at 09:30.

Question 11

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Launceston?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Launceston jets off at 20:55 and lands at 22:05.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Launceston?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Launceston. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $69 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 13

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Launceston?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Launceston. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $69 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 14

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Launceston?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Launceston flight route.

Question 15

Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Launceston.

Question 16

On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Launceston?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Launceston?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston is January, where tickets cost $138 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $228 and $226 respectively.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Launceston?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston is January, where tickets cost $138 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $228 and $226 respectively.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 from Melbourne to Launceston.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 23

How often are flights from Melbourne to Launceston delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Melbourne and Launceston historically see delays in approximately 25% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 84 minutes.

Question 24

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Launceston flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Virgin Australia have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 19% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 25

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 26

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Launceston flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Launceston?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Launceston?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Melbourne to Launceston were found on Jetstar ($112) and Virgin Australia ($150).

Question 30

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Melbourne to Launceston were found on Jetstar ($112) and Virgin Australia ($150).

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Launceston, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Launceston, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 33

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Launceston?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Launceston from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $117 and $213 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $112 on Jetstar (12 Sept–15 Sept).

Question 34

What are the most popular airlines flying to Launceston?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Launceston is Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

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