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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Launceston to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Launceston to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Launceston to Melbourne, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to Launceston, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Monday being 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 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 $91 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and August, where the average cost of tickets is $157 and $118 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Launceston and Melbourne?

Qantas Airways connects Launceston to Melbourne with up to 3 flights per day. Jetstar also offers 2 flights per day, while Virgin Australia follows with 2 flights per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Launceston and Melbourne Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Launceston to Melbourne Airport. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Virgin Australia at $65 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Launceston and Melbourne Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 8 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from Launceston and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 07m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 58 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Launceston and Melbourne Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Launceston to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Launceston at 6:20 am and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 7:25 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Launceston to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport jets off at 8:20 pm and lands at 9:25 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

February
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 42% increase 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Launceston to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Launceston and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from LST to Melbourne

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $43 or less one-way and $248 or less round-trip.
  • Passengers arriving at Melbourne Airport (MEL) can stay at the PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport, which is connected to the airport terminals via a walkway. Other hotel options include the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport and the ibis budget Melbourne Airport, which are both situated just a short walk from the terminals.
  • Luggage storage is available inside the Departures area at Launceston Airport (LST). Passengers can leave luggage they don’t want to fly with in a locker at the airport for up to 6 weeks. Prices cost between A$ 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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Launceston to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Launceston to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Launceston to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

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Nonstop returns

Melbourne to Launceston

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +7 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

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Top airlines 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.
7.7
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 667 reviews
6.8Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.6Comfort
7.9Boarding
6.8Food
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024BNE - MEL
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

Check in was awful. Crowded and staff was lazy. Service for food was slow, could have turned off the lights much earlier which could make the red eye flight much more convenient

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