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

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 7:56 am
• Latest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 7:51 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 46m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Launceston:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Sydney to Launceston takes 1h 46m, covering 568 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 Sydney to Launceston range from $129 to $231, with an average of $169 over the past 12 months. Anything below $129 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $169 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $168 round-trip, compared to $281 via a layover through Melbourne (MEL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$100 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Launceston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Sydney to Launceston are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $134, which is 35% above the typical average for this route.

Launceston Airport (LST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Sydney to Launceston usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Launceston (LST).

Morning 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 Sydney to Launceston route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

Most connecting flights from Sydney to Launceston pass through Melbourne (MEL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Sydney to Launceston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $151 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $194, a difference of $43.

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 Sydney and Launceston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Jetstar
• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways

Among airlines operating Sydney to Launceston flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom; 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.