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Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST)

MEL — LST
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Launceston are usually found in January or February, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$98

Good round-trip deal

$95 or less

Good one-way deal

$46 or less
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Launceston

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Launceston. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LST?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Launceston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport to Launceston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 71% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Launceston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Launceston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Launceston. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne Airport to Launceston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Launceston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Launceston from Melbourne?

    Located just 8.2 mi from the city center, Launceston is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Launceston from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Launceston (LST) should be relatively easy as there are 21 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Launceston round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston round-trip from $58. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Virgin Australia. Jetstar is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Launceston?

    Before booking your flight to Launceston from Melbourne Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Cathay Pacific (88%), Alliance Airlines (87%), Emirates( 87%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Launceston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Launceston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Launceston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Launceston

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Launceston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$58Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$88Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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