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

LST — MEL
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Launceston to Melbourne are usually found in January or March, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$94

Good one-way deal

$73 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Launceston-Melbourne flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Launceston to Melbourne.
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Launceston to Melbourne in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Launceston-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Launceston-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Launceston-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Launceston-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Launceston-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Launceston to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Launceston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Launceston to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport is 45 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport (average of $45). Flying from Launceston to Melbourne Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $69). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Launceston to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Launceston to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 93% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Jetstar from Launceston to Melbourne Airport 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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
514 reviews

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.8

Food

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Tracy,Jan 2026

SYD - MEL

My tickets have been cancelled this morning at 3am for 6:30am’ scheduled. I had to contact myself to reschedule it. I finally confirmed flight at 9:40am, however it delayed to 11am… I missed the pickup at Mel airport and need to pay double amount …. Such a bad experience
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
514 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
514 reviews

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.8

Food

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Tracy,Jan 2026

SYD - MEL

My tickets have been cancelled this morning at 3am for 6:30am’ scheduled. I had to contact myself to reschedule it. I finally confirmed flight at 9:40am, however it delayed to 11am… I missed the pickup at Mel airport and need to pay double amount …. Such a bad experience

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Launceston to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Launceston to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from Launceston (LST) if they book a flight from Launceston to Melbourne. On average, Launceston has 26 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 1 airline. Launceston is conveniently located just 8.2 mi from Launceston’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Launceston to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $67 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Launceston to Melbourne Airport for 44% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Launceston to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    $32 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $50 and $77, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Launceston, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (95%), Qatar Airways (82%), Virgin Australia( 77%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport (average of $45). Flying from Launceston to Melbourne Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $69). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Launceston to Melbourne

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Launceston to Melbourne. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$67Average$132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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