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Flights from Melbourne to Launceston

Nonstop flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) take about 1h 6m (476 km). Jetstar flies it. Lowest fare seen: $48 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Melbourne to Launceston

Carriers on MEL–LST according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Melbourne to Launceston fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $48 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$9128 Oct 2026 · Jetstar—
Nov 2026$7123 Nov 2026 · Jetstar—
Dec 2026$714 Dec 2026 · Jetstar—
Feb 2027$5926 Feb 2027 · Jetstar—
Mar 2027$483 Mar 2027 · Jetstar—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $48 in March 2027, against $71 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Melbourne to Launceston, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Melbourne to Launceston flights

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Launceston?
A nonstop flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) takes about 1h 6m, covering 476 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Melbourne from Launceston by air?
The great-circle distance between Melbourne Airport and Launceston Airport is 476 km (296 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Launceston?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MEL–LST route include Jetstar. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Melbourne to Launceston cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MEL–LST was $48 USD with Jetstar (nonstop), departing 3 Mar 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Launceston?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in March 2027 were cheapest, from $48 one-way, against $91 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Australia to Launceston?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Launceston visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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