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

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 8:44 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 10:59 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 14m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Melbourne Airport to Launceston takes 1h 14m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston range from $98 to $185, with an average of $130 over the past 12 months. Anything below $98 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $130 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

• Virgin Australia: 81% on time
• Jetstar: 73% on time
• Qantas Airways: 66% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Launceston flights, with 46% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 18%, and night flights for 9%.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Launceston are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $111, which is 42% above the typical average for this route.

Launceston Airport (LST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• Budget
• Ace Rental Cars
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Avis

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Melbourne Airport to Launceston route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 19m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $106 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $154, a difference of $48.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar
• Virgin Australia

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Launceston flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.