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There are several ways that you can fly directly from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Airport. When you book flights with airlines such as Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, you will usually fly direct.

Passengers can choose from several convenient parking options at Launceston Airport. Short-stay parking is situated just a brief walk from the terminals, while long-stay and undercover car parks are both directly connected to the terminals via walkways.

Transport options are available for passengers arriving at Melbourne Airport. You can take the airport SkyBus, which departs from outside the Arrivals Hall and connects with Melbourne city centre. The bus takes around 50min to reach the city and usually costs A$ 15. Taxis are also available outside Melbourne Airport; a taxi to the city centre generally costs around A$ 45 and takes about 20min.

Among airlines operating Launceston to Melbourne Airport flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Launceston and Melbourne Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Launceston (LST) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$96 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Launceston to Melbourne Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $119 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $157, a difference of $38. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Launceston to Melbourne Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 22 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Launceston to Melbourne Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Melbourne Cricket Ground, Marvel Stadium and Crown Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Launceston to Melbourne Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 7:22 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 10:57 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 41% above the route average of $138. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport takes 1h 12m, covering 296 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Launceston to Melbourne Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $57, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Virgin Australia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Qantas Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Launceston to Melbourne Airport flights are:

• Virgin Australia: 82% on time
• Qantas Airways: 80% on time
• Jetstar: 73% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 78% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Alpha

Round-trip flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport range from $107 to $198, with an average of $138 over the past 12 months. Anything below $107 counts as a good deal.