Launceston

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

MEL — LST
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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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

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Launceston

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 June 30, 2025.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$120

Good one-way deal

$86 or less
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Launceston.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Launceston

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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 June 27, 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 June 30, 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 65% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Launceston

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Launceston. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

The most flights from MEL to LST are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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  • 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 22 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 2 different airlines.

  • 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: Etihad Airways (93%), Qatar Airways (89%), United Airlines( 89%).

  • 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$58Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$88Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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