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Flights from Sydney to Launceston

Nonstop flights from Sydney (SYD) to Launceston (LST) take about 1h 39m (914 km). Jetstar flies it. Lowest fare seen: $76 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Sydney to Launceston

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

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Sydney to Launceston fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $76 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$10130 Oct 2026 · Jetstar—
Nov 2026$9612 Nov 2026 · Jetstar—
Dec 2026$7617 Dec 2026 · Jetstar—
Jan 2027$1041 Jan 2027 · Jetstar—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $76 in December 2026, against $96 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Sydney 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 — Sydney to Launceston flights

How long is the flight from Sydney to Launceston?
A nonstop flight from Sydney (SYD) to Launceston (LST) takes about 1h 39m, covering 914 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 Sydney from Launceston by air?
The great-circle distance between Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport and Launceston Airport is 914 km (568 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Sydney to Launceston?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SYD–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 Sydney to Launceston cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SYD–LST was $76 USD with Jetstar (nonstop), departing 17 Dec 2026, 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 Sydney to Launceston?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $76 one-way, against $104 for January 2027, 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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