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You can fly direct with Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Average duration is 1h 09m
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Cheap Flights from Launceston to Melbourne (LST-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Launceston to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Launceston to Melbourne

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Launceston to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Launceston to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Launceston to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Launceston to Melbourne, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Launceston to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport is January, where tickets cost $103 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $174 and $168 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Launceston to Melbourne

 
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Low season

March
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.

When to book flights from Launceston to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Launceston to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Launceston to Melbourne flights

  • Can I fly directly from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    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.

  • Is parking available at Launceston Airport?

    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.

  • Is transport available at Melbourne Airport?

    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.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Launceston and Melbourne?

    A passport is not required to fly from Launceston to Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Launceston to Melbourne?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Launceston to Melbourne flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Launceston to Melbourne?

    There are nonstop flights from Launceston to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Launceston to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Launceston to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Launceston to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Launceston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Launceston to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Launceston with another airline. Booking your flights between Launceston and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Launceston to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Launceston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $72 or less one-way and $149 or less round-trip.
  • Passengers arriving at Melbourne Airport (MEL) can stay at the PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport, which is connected to the airport terminals via a walkway. Other hotel options include the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport and the ibis budget Melbourne Airport, which are both situated just a short walk from the terminals.
  • Luggage storage is available inside the Departures area at Launceston Airport (LST). Passengers can leave luggage they don’t want to fly with in a locker at the airport for up to 6 weeks. Prices cost between A$ 3 and A$ 8 depending on the size of locker you require.
  • Free trolleys are available to help you with your luggage at Launceston Airport. You’ll find these trolleys at the entrance of the Departures area, and you will need a A$ 1 deposit (but you will get this back when you’re finished with it).
  • Want to freshen up before you fly? Coin-operated showers are available inside the Departures area at Launceston Airport. You will get 3min of hot water with each A$ 1 piece you put in.

Prefer to fly direct from Launceston to Melbourne?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Launceston to Melbourne.
Find which airlines fly direct from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Launceston to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Launceston

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Launceston to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Launceston to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Launceston to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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JetstarOverall score based on 563 reviews
6.8Boarding
6.4Comfort
7.4Crew
5.7Food
5.0Entertainment
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Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

2.0 MediocrePaul, May 2026
SYD - MEL
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Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Horrible. The people that get this flights are very sick, dangerous and unhygienic

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

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