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August 1 - August 4

Cheapest

Earliest

MEL - City of Launceston

$119

$70

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August 5 - August 6

Cheapest

MEL - City of Launceston

$119

$70

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August 14 - August 20

Cheapest

MEL - City of Launceston

$111

$70

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August 27 - August 29

Cheapest

MEL - City of Launceston

$116

$70

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August 19 - August 22

Cheapest

MEL - City of Launceston

$115

$70

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August 3 - August 4

Cheapest

MEL - City of Launceston

$119

$70

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August 21 - August 25

Cheapest

MEL - City of Launceston

$115

$70

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August 6 - August 15

Cheapest

MEL - City of Launceston

$102

$70

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September 1 - September 11

Cheapest

MEL - City of Launceston

$113

$70

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September 11 - September 13

Cheapest

Best

MEL - City of Launceston

$133

$70

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Insights for flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston

A typical journey from Melbourne to City of Launceston takes about 5h 5m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 476 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston, understanding the typical journey time can help in planning.

Fares for flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston typically range from $118–$396, with a median of $263. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 15% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating some opportunities for savings.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston, the data shows that January is the most affordable month with a median fare of $66. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $72. Travelers can also find good value in April, where the median fare is $82.

Regarding direct flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once, with 49.5% of recent itineraries being non-stop. For flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Regular price: $91 - $198

Prices for flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston is typically between $91 and $198. The current lowest deal is $70 with Jetstar, for travel from Aug 1 to Aug 4.

now $70

Low $91

High $198

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Launceston is January, with a median price of $66. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $330. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $66

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $330

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Direct flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

$164

$81

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

$162

$81

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

$144

$82

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

$164

$101

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

$107

$81

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

$103

$81

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston

1 night

Jun 23 - Jun 24

$164 → $81

51%

8 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 23

$164 → $81

51%

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

$164 → $81

51%

6 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 22

$164 → $82

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Melbourne - City of Launceston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to City of Launceston are near the typical level of $263.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston, with a median price of $66.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 5h 5m

The typical flight time for this route is 5 hours and 5 minutes, covering 476 kilometers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston, providing a convenient travel option.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider flights with stopovers for more options

Nearly half of all deals for this route include stopovers, typically one, offering more choices.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure option for flights to City of Launceston.

📍 ~20 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$70

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure point for your journey to City of Launceston.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$223

City of Launceston main airports to arrive at

Launceston (LST)

Cheapest

Launceston Airport is an ideal arrival choice for flights from Melbourne to the City of Launceston.

📍 ~20 km from City of Launceston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$70

Airports nearby City of Launceston used as alternative

Hobart International (HBA)

Cheapest

Hobart International is a robust alternative with more flight options, serving as Tasmania's primary hub.

📍 ~160 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Devonport (DPO)

Devonport is a closer alternative for regional travel, especially for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~70 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$238

Burnie (BWT)

Burnie offers another regional port option in Northern Tasmania, though with limited services.

📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$223

Business & First Class Flight Deals to City of Launceston

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to City of Launceston

Historically, the cheapest prices for flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $255. Booking 60+ days out typically saw an average price of $265, while booking 0-6 days before departure resulted in an average price of $322. This suggests that planning a week or two ahead can offer better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to City of Launceston was considered to be $118 or less. The median price for this route was $263. Prices typically ranged up to $396 for the higher end of fares. These figures provide a useful benchmark for what to expect when searching for flights.

Based on historical data, January is typically the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston, with a median price of $66. February also offers good value, with a median price of $72. While April had a median price of $82, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $263.

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