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$53 Find cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston

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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Launceston (MEL-LST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Launceston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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18:35 - 19:40MEL-LST
1h 05mdirect
20:20 - 21:25LST-MEL
1h 05mdirect
$105Jetstar
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Thu, 23 May - Thu, 30 May
18:35 - 19:40MEL-LST
1h 05mdirect
20:20 - 21:25LST-MEL
1h 05mdirect
$111Jetstar
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Thu, 2 May - Thu, 9 May
09:55 - 11:00MEL-LST
1h 05mdirect
20:20 - 21:25LST-MEL
1h 05mdirect
$116Jetstar
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
09:55 - 11:00MEL-LST
1h 05mdirect
20:20 - 21:25LST-MEL
1h 05mdirect
$122Jetstar
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Fri, 17 May - Mon, 20 May
20:55 - 22:00MEL-LST
1h 05mdirect
20:20 - 21:25LST-MEL
1h 05mdirect
Mon, 6 May - Tue, 7 May
20:55 - 22:00MEL-LST
1h 05mdirect
10:15 - 11:20LST-MEL
1h 05mdirect
$173Virgin Australia
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Wed, 22 May - Thu, 30 May
20:55 - 22:00MEL-LST
1h 05mdirect
12:10 - 13:15LST-MEL
1h 05mdirect
Tue, 30 Apr - Wed, 1 May
08:30 - 09:35MEL-LST
1h 05mdirect
16:00 - 20:05LST-MEL
4h 05m1 stop
$284Virgin Australia
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Thu, 6 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
09:30 - 13:20MEL-LST
3h 50m1 stop
14:30 - 18:35LST-MEL
4h 05m1 stop
$1,050Qantas Airways
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Tue, 18 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
11:45 - 13:20MEL-LST
25h 35m2 stops
14:30 - 16:50LST-MEL
26h 20m2 stops
$1,214Qantas Airways
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Mon, 29 Apr - Tue, 30 Apr

Flights from Melbourne to Launceston - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Launceston on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston is May, where tickets cost $148 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is $244 and $201 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Launceston, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 67 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Jetstar offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $53. KAYAK users also found Melbourne to Launceston return flights on Jetstar from $105 and on Virgin Australia from $173.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Launceston?

Qantas Airways connects Melbourne to Launceston with up to 3 flights per day. Virgin Australia also offers 3 flights per day, while Jetstar follows with 2 flights per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Launceston?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston.
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 $84 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

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

Each day, there are between 8 and 10 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Launceston, with an average flight time of 1h 07m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 60 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Launceston take?

The duration of a direct flight to Launceston from Melbourne is typically 1h 05m. The journey crosses a distance of 766 km.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 08:20 and will be landing in Launceston at 09:30.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Launceston jets off at 20:55 and lands at 22:00.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$53
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Launceston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Launceston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Launceston flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Launceston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Launceston was $34 for a one-way ticket and $68 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Launceston?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Launceston, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    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 $175 and an overall rating of 7.7, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $306 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne 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 from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to Launceston

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $72 or less one-way and $116 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Launceston?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Launceston, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Launceston

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

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Direct returns

Launceston to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Melbourne to Launceston

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Launceston. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne 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.
7.7
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 680 reviews
7.6comfort
6.8food
8.0boarding
6.8entertainment
8.4crew
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024BNE - MEL
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

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

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

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

Would be better if can provide small free snacks on a long flight

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I was allocated an exit row seat and was told to move so it could be given away to someone who had purchased two extra legroom seats and one regular seat but wanted the three to sit together. I was also charged for entertainment after booking but before checking in, and the ground crew couldn't do anything about refunding it. When the whole plane was given access to the entertainment as an apology for the flight being four hours late, I was told they couldn't do anything about that either, so I was charged for something I didn't want even though it would have been free anyway

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

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

Worst flying experience of my life. FIVE HOURS delayed! Rude and unhelpful staff and poor communication from the grounds team. Never flying Jetstar again

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Launceston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
14/5Tue
directJetstar
1h 05mMEL-LST
$53
8/5Wed
directJetstar
1h 05mMEL-LST
$56
14/5Tue
directJetstar
1h 05mMEL-LST
$57
25/5Sat
directJetstar
1h 05mMEL-LST
$59
14/5Tue
directJetstar
1h 05mMEL-LST
$60
7/5Tue
directJetstar
1h 05mMEL-LST
$71
2/6Sun
directVirgin Australia
1h 05mMEL-LST
$76
20/10Sun
directVirgin Australia
1h 05mMEL-LST
$77
9/5Thu
directVirgin Australia
1h 05mMEL-LST
$83
9/5Thu
2 stops
15h 40mMEL-LST
$611

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Launceston

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Launceston that are departing in the next 10 days.
29/4Mon
direct
1h 05mMEL-LST
30/4Tue
direct
1h 05mLST-MEL
$237
29/4Mon
direct
1h 05mMEL-LST
6/5Mon
direct
1h 05mLST-MEL
$269
25/4Thu
direct
1h 10mMEL-LST
27/4Sat
direct
1h 05mLST-MEL
$292
25/4Thu
direct
1h 10mMEL-LST
26/4Fri
direct
1h 05mLST-MEL
$309
26/4Fri
directJetstar
1h 05mMEL-LST
28/4Sun
directJetstar
1h 05mLST-MEL
$336
25/4Thu
multi-stopJetstar
12h 20mMEL-LST
26/4Fri
directJetstar
1h 05mLST-MEL
$342
25/4Thu
directVirgin Australia
1h 05mMEL-LST
28/4Sun
directVirgin Australia
1h 05mLST-MEL
$354
29/4Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
19h 00mMEL-LST
6/5Mon
directVirgin Australia
1h 05mLST-MEL
$467
29/4Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
25h 35mMEL-LST
30/4Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
26h 20mLST-MEL
$1,214
26/4Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
7h 20mMEL-LST
28/4Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 50mLST-MEL
$2,797

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Melbourne - Launceston Flights

Departure:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Launceston (LST)Australia

Return flight deals:

Launceston - Melbourne

Cabin classes:

$1,034
$62