Can I fly direct from Melbourne to City of Launceston?

Yes, direct flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston are available. Historically, approximately 45.1% of all observed flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop before reaching their destination.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to City of Launceston?

The direct flight from Melbourne to City of Launceston typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 476 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 10 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should consider this difference when planning their journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston come up frequently. This route is considered to have a high availability of deals. Travelers can often find competitive prices when searching for this particular route.

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2026-11-11 – 2026-11-18
MEL - City of Launceston
48% AI deal score
A$143
A$114
Round trip
2027-03-02 – 2027-03-30
MEL - City of Launceston
47% AI deal score
A$134
A$114
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2026-10-06 – 2026-10-14
MEL - City of Launceston
49% AI deal score
A$149
A$115
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-13
MEL - City of Launceston
69% AI deal score
A$155
A$115
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2026-10-03 – 2026-10-14
MEL - City of Launceston
47% AI deal score
A$138
A$115
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2026-11-23 – 2026-11-24
MEL - City of Launceston
68% AI deal score
A$151
A$115
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2026-11-25 – 2026-11-30
MEL - City of Launceston
68% AI deal score
A$150
A$115
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2026-11-23 – 2026-11-30
MEL - City of Launceston
48% AI deal score
A$145
A$115
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2026-11-10 – 2026-11-17
MEL - City of Launceston
48% AI deal score
A$142
A$115
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MEL - City of Launceston
68% AI deal score
A$151
A$115
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Melbourne to City of Launceston: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston

A typical journey from Melbourne to City of Launceston takes about 1h 10m, including itineraries with connections. While a meaningful share of recent fares are non-stop, the rest typically involve one stopover. 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, fares typically range from $137–$395, with a median of $282. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston? The data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $66. This is followed by February, where the median fare is $72, and April, with a median of $82.

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

Regular price: A$121 - A$295

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 AUD121 to AUD295. The current lowest deal is AUD114 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 6-Oct 14.

now A$114

Low A$121

High A$295

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 $65. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $341. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$65

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$341

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - City of Launceston

Melbourne (AVV) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

A$753

A$478

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

A$138

A$115

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

A$141

A$115

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

A$135

A$115

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

A$130

A$115

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

A$149

A$115

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A$318 → A$237

25%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

A$195 → A$116

41%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

A$192 → A$116

40%

3 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 11

A$192 → A$116

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Melbourne - City of Launceston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January, February, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 10m

Direct flights to City of Launceston typically take 1 hour 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

45.1% of flights are direct

Historically, 45.1% of flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston are historically frequent.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$110

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for travelers flying from Melbourne to City of Launceston.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$283

City of Launceston main airports to arrive at

Launceston (LST)

Cheapest

Arrive at Launceston Airport for convenient access to the City of Launceston and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$112

Airports nearby City of Launceston used as alternative

Hobart International (HBA)

Cheapest

Hobart International is the largest airport in Tasmania, offering a comprehensive flight schedule despite significant driving time to Launceston.

📍 ~150 km from City of Launceston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$155

Business & First Class Flight Deals to City of Launceston

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Best Elite deals to City of Launceston

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From MEL

Elite

Oct 22

City of Launceston, Australia

69% AI deal score

$738

$474

Save $264

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

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Sep 29

City of Launceston, Australia

69% AI deal score

$754

$474

Save $280

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 23

City of Launceston, Australia

69% AI deal score

$750

$474

Save $276

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 13

City of Launceston, Australia

69% AI deal score

$720

$474

Save $246

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 15

City of Launceston, Australia

69% AI deal score

$720

$474

Save $246

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Sep 30

City of Launceston, Australia

69% AI deal score

$742

$474

Save $268

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Sep 30

City of Launceston, Australia

69% AI deal score

$744

$474

Save $270

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 15

City of Launceston, Australia

69% AI deal score

$750

$474

Save $276

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Sep 29

City of Launceston, Australia

69% AI deal score

$754

$474

Save $280

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 15

City of Launceston, Australia

69% AI deal score

$738

$474

Save $264

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Sep 29

City of Launceston, Australia

68% AI deal score

$719

$474

Save $245

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 09

City of Launceston, Australia

68% AI deal score

$702

$474

Save $228

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to City of Launceston

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston have been found when booking 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $255. Booking 60+ days out also typically yields competitive prices, averaging $265. Prices tend to be higher for very last-minute bookings (0-6 days out), averaging $322, and for bookings made 14-27 days in advance, where the average price is $339.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to City of Launceston is typically around $137 or less. The median price for this route has been $282. Travelers should aim for prices below the median, as 75% of prices observed were $395 or less.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston, with a median price of $66. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $72. The annual median price for this route is $282, indicating that certain months offer significantly lower fares than the yearly average.

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Melbourne to City of Launceston: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston

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

Regular price: A$121 - A$295

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 AUD121 to AUD295. The current lowest deal is AUD114 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 6-Oct 14.

now A$114

Low A$121

High A$295

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$65

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$341

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - City of Launceston

Melbourne (AVV) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

A$753

A$478

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

A$138

A$115

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

A$141

A$115

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

A$135

A$115

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

A$130

A$115

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - City of Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) - City of Launceston (LST)

Jetstar

A$149

A$115

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A$318 → A$237

25%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

A$195 → A$116

41%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

A$192 → A$116

40%

3 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 11

A$192 → A$116

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Melbourne - City of Launceston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January, February, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 10m

Direct flights to City of Launceston typically take 1 hour 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

45.1% of flights are direct

Historically, 45.1% of flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston are historically frequent.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$110

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for travelers flying from Melbourne to City of Launceston.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$283

City of Launceston main airports to arrive at

Launceston (LST)

Cheapest

Arrive at Launceston Airport for convenient access to the City of Launceston and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$112

Airports nearby City of Launceston used as alternative

Hobart International (HBA)

Cheapest

Hobart International is the largest airport in Tasmania, offering a comprehensive flight schedule despite significant driving time to Launceston.

City of Launceston, Australia

68% AI deal score

$702

$474

Save $228

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to City of Launceston

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston

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

Melbourne to City of Launceston: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston

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

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Direct flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to City of Launceston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Melbourne - City of Launceston route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 10m

45.1% of flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

City of Launceston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby City of Launceston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to City of Launceston

Best Elite deals to City of Launceston

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to City of Launceston

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

How much should a flight from Melbourne to City of Launceston cost?

What's the best month to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston?

Can I fly direct from Melbourne to City of Launceston?

How long is the flight from Melbourne to City of Launceston?

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

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Flights to City of Launceston from other cities

Melbourne to City of Launceston: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston

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

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Direct flights from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to City of Launceston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston

Melbourne - City of Launceston route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 10m

45.1% of flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

City of Launceston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby City of Launceston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to City of Launceston

Best Elite deals to City of Launceston

Oct 22

Sep 29

Oct 23

Oct 13

Oct 15

Sep 30

Sep 30

Oct 15

Sep 29

Oct 15

Sep 29

Oct 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to City of Launceston

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

How much should a flight from Melbourne to City of Launceston cost?

What's the best month to fly from Melbourne to City of Launceston?