Question 1

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

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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.

Question 2

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

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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.

Question 3

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

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Launceston flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 4

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Launceston

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The most flights from MEL to LST are scheduled on a Friday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Launceston ranges from 1.2 - 3.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Launceston when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Launceston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Question 7

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

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Before booking your flight to Launceston from Melbourne Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (80%), Virgin Australia (80%), Alliance Airlines( 79%).

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Launceston?

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Flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston are found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Launceston.

Question 9

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

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Find a great deal and save up to 68% by booking at least 32 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Melbourne Airport to Launceston within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $101.

Question 10

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Launceston from Melbourne Airport average $104. You can even find prices in January for less than $104, as users have found deals to Launceston from as low as $50. The month of April appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Launceston from Melbourne Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 27%.

Question 11

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

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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 69% on airfare.

Question 12

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

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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 18 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 2 different airlines.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

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

Question 15

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

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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.

Popular in	April
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$105
Good round-trip deal	$196 or less
Good one-way deal	$82 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$58	Average$100	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$88	Average$177	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%

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