Flights from Melbourne Flights to Launceston

Direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston

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Last updated on: 04-02-2026

Melbourne

Australia

MEL

Melbourne Airport

Launceston

Australia

LST

Launceston Airport

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Flight schedule

Distance

295 miles · (475 km)

Flight time

1 hour and 5 minutes

Airlines

Jetstar
Qantas
Virgin Australia

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Airbus A220-300
Airbus A320-100/200
Airbus A321-100/200
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q

Melbourne to Launceston Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Melbourne to Launceston. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from MEL to LST, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Launceston

What is the best time to visit Launceston?

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime

Launceston is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.

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The best time to visit Launceston is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.

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Airlines flying from Melbourne to Launceston

Airline-specific flight schedules from Melbourne to Launceston

In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from Melbourne MEL to Launceston LST. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their MEL LST flight schedule.

Jetstar (JQ)

Qantas (QF)

Virgin Australia (VA)

Jetstar flight schedulefrom Melbourne to Launceston

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Qantas flight schedulefrom Melbourne to Launceston

Qantas is a member of Oneworld

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Virgin Australia flight schedulefrom Melbourne to Launceston

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Melbourne to Launceston Flights

Flights from MEL to LST are operated 71 times a week, with an average of 10 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:50 - 21:45. The earliest flight departs at 06:50, the last flight departs at 21:45. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Melbourne to Launceston takes 1 hour and 5 minutes. The flight distance between Melbourne and Launceston is 295 miles (or 475 km).

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