What percentage of City of Launceston to Melbourne flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 60% of flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne have been direct. For routes that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that a majority of available options offer a non-stop journey, which can be more convenient for many travelers.

How many hours is the flight from City of Launceston to Melbourne?

The typical direct flight from City of Launceston to Melbourne has a duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 476 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time extends to 6 hours and 50 minutes. This difference highlights the significant time saving associated with choosing a direct route.

How often do cheap flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne come up?

Historically, cheap flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne come up frequently. This route is classified as having a high occurrence of good deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with regularity across the trailing 30 days, making it a route where opportunities for savings are common.

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LST - Melbourne
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A$215
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City of Launceston to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne

A typical journey from City of Launceston to Melbourne takes about 1h 5m, including connecting itineraries. For itineraries that include connections, the median travel time extends to 6h 50m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 476 km.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne, fares are typically between $83–$325, with a median of $175. Current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Approximately 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from City of Launceston to Melbourne? The data indicates that July is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $62. Following closely is January, with a median fare of $67, and August, where the median fare is $82. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

For flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne, 60% of recent fares were for non-stop itineraries. This indicates that a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect once. When an itinerary includes connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

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

Regular price: A$166 - A$411

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

The regular price range for this route is AUD166 to AUD411. The current lowest deal is AUD111 on Kayak for travel from Oct 26-Oct 27.

now A$111

Low A$166

High A$411

The cheapest time to fly from City of Launceston to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from LST to MEL is January, with a median price of $67. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $218. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$67

October

Most Expensive

Flights from A$218

Jan

Feb

Mar

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May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from City of Launceston to Melbourne

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LST - Melbourne

City of Launceston (LST) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$825

A$564

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LST - Melbourne

City of Launceston (LST) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$531

A$1,156

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LST - Melbourne

City of Launceston (LST) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$265

A$242

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LST - Melbourne

City of Launceston (LST) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$529

A$1,044

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LST - Melbourne

City of Launceston (LST) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$255

A$215

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LST - Melbourne

City of Launceston (LST) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$510

A$875

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A$432 → A$211

51%

2 nights

Aug 29 - Aug 31

A$415 → A$226

46%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

A$253 → A$114

55%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

A$297 → A$170

43%

Popular Airports to fly from City of Launceston to Melbourne

City of Launceston - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from City of Launceston to Melbourne are above the typical level at $111.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $62, followed by January at $67.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Direct flights typically take 1h 5m, while connecting flights average 6h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

60% of recent flights are direct

60% of recent flights on this route are direct, with Jetstar offering direct deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has offered 1 direct deal on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from City of Launceston to Melbourne are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

City of Launceston main airports to depart from

Launceston (LST)

Cheapest

Launceston Airport (LST) is a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne (MEL).

📍 ~14 km from City of Launceston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$115

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is the primary international airport serving the Melbourne metropolitan area.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$115

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport is a useful alternative, offering regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited frequencies.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by V/Line rail and car)

💸 Flights from ~A$553

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

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Best Elite deals to Melbourne

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From LST

Elite

Sep 18

Melbourne, Australia

45% AI deal score

$586

$476

Save $110

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From LST

Elite

Oct 24

Melbourne, Australia

44% AI deal score

$554

$476

Save $78

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From LST

Elite

Sep 29

Melbourne, Australia

44% AI deal score

$553

$476

Save $77

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From LST

Elite

Sep 25

Melbourne, Australia

43% AI deal score

$541

$476

Save $65

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From LST

Elite

Sep 29

Melbourne, Australia

43% AI deal score

$539

$476

Save $63

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From LST

Elite

Sep 23

Melbourne, Australia

43% AI deal score

$539

$476

Save $63

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From LST

Elite

Sep 26

Melbourne, Australia

43% AI deal score

$536

$476

Save $60

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From LST

Elite

Sep 27

Melbourne, Australia

43% AI deal score

$538

$476

Save $62

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From LST

Elite

Sep 28

Melbourne, Australia

43% AI deal score

$544

$476

Save $68

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From LST

Elite

Sep 22

Melbourne, Australia

43% AI deal score

$541

$476

Save $65

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From LST

Elite

Sep 15

Melbourne, Australia

42% AI deal score

$523

$476

Save $47

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From LST

Elite

Oct 24

Melbourne, Australia

42% AI deal score

$528

$476

Save $52

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the best prices for flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $175. Booking closer to departure, such as 0-6 days out, generally results in higher prices, averaging $445. Even booking 7-13 days before travel shows an average price of $184, which is higher than the optimal window.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from City of Launceston to Melbourne is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $83. The median price for this route over the same period was $175. Prices tend to increase significantly for flights above this threshold, with 75% of prices observed being $325 or less. Therefore, aiming for a price under $83 is advisable for a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from City of Launceston to Melbourne are July and January, with median prices of $62 and $67 respectively. August also offers relatively low prices, with a median of $82. These months are significantly more affordable compared to the annual median price of $175 for this route. Travelers looking for the best value should consider these periods.

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City of Launceston to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne

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

Regular price: A$166 - A$411

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

The regular price range for this route is AUD166 to AUD411. The current lowest deal is AUD111 on Kayak for travel from Oct 26-Oct 27.

now A$111

Low A$166

High A$411

The cheapest time to fly from City of Launceston to Melbourne

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$67

October

Most Expensive

Flights from A$218

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from City of Launceston to Melbourne

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LST - Melbourne

City of Launceston (LST) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$825

A$564

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LST - Melbourne

City of Launceston (LST) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$531

A$1,156

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LST - Melbourne

City of Launceston (LST) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$265

A$242

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LST - Melbourne

City of Launceston (LST) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$529

A$1,044

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LST - Melbourne

City of Launceston (LST) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$255

A$215

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LST - Melbourne

City of Launceston (LST) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$510

A$875

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A$432 → A$211

51%

2 nights

Aug 29 - Aug 31

A$415 → A$226

46%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

A$253 → A$114

55%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

A$297 → A$170

43%

Popular Airports to fly from City of Launceston to Melbourne

City of Launceston - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from City of Launceston to Melbourne are above the typical level at $111.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $62, followed by January at $67.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Direct flights typically take 1h 5m, while connecting flights average 6h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

60% of recent flights are direct

60% of recent flights on this route are direct, with Jetstar offering direct deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has offered 1 direct deal on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from City of Launceston to Melbourne are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

City of Launceston main airports to depart from

Launceston (LST)

Cheapest

Launceston Airport (LST) is a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne (MEL).

📍 ~14 km from City of Launceston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$115

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is the primary international airport serving the Melbourne metropolitan area.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$115

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport is a useful alternative, offering regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited frequencies.

Melbourne, Australia

42% AI deal score

$528

$476

Save $52

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Cheap Flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne

Today’s best flight deals from City of Launceston to Melbourne

City of Launceston to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne

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

The cheapest time to fly from City of Launceston to Melbourne

Direct flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from City of Launceston to Melbourne

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

Popular Airports to fly from City of Launceston to Melbourne

City of Launceston - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 1h 5m

60% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

City of Launceston main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

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Oct 24

Sep 29

Sep 25

Sep 29

Sep 23

Sep 26

Sep 27

Sep 28

Sep 22

Sep 15

Oct 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

How early should I book City of Launceston to Melbourne flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a City of Launceston to Melbourne flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from City of Launceston to Melbourne?

What percentage of City of Launceston to Melbourne flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from City of Launceston to Melbourne?

How often do cheap flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne come up?

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More routes from City of Launceston

Flights to Melbourne from other cities

City of Launceston to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne

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

The cheapest time to fly from City of Launceston to Melbourne

Direct flights from City of Launceston to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from City of Launceston to Melbourne

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

Popular Airports to fly from City of Launceston to Melbourne

City of Launceston - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 1h 5m

60% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

City of Launceston main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Sep 18

Oct 24

Sep 29

Sep 25

Sep 29

Sep 23

Sep 26

Sep 27

Sep 28

Sep 22

Sep 15

Oct 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

How early should I book City of Launceston to Melbourne flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a City of Launceston to Melbourne flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from City of Launceston to Melbourne?