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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Launceston

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Launceston

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Melbourne to Launceston, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways offers the lowest prices on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Launceston according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Launceston in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 44, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 97.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Melbourne to Launceston

The distance between Melbourne and Launceston is approximately 467.54km. It takes around 1 hour 16 minutes on average to fly from Melbourne to Launceston. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 44
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 97
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance467.54km
Average flight time1 hour 16 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Melbourne–Launceston route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Melbourne to Launceston.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

The average price of one-way flights from Melbourne to Launceston purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Launceston is January, with an average price of S$ 74, and the most expensive month is October, with an average price of up to S$ 140.

S$ 140
S$ 107
S$ 74
S$ 41
    Cheapest
  • S$ 112
    Jun
  • S$ 122
    Jul
  • S$ 100
    Aug
  • S$ 97
    Sep
  • S$ 140
    Oct
  • S$ 130
    Nov
  • S$ 107
    Dec
  • S$ 74
    Jan
  • S$ 110
    Feb
  • S$ 126
    Mar
  • S$ 131
    Apr
  • S$ 126
    May

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

The average price of round-trip flights from Melbourne to Launceston purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Launceston is June, with an average price of S$ 193, and the most expensive month is April, with an average price of up to S$ 289.

S$ 289
S$ 241
S$ 193
S$ 145
  • S$ 193
    Jun
  • S$ 208
    Jul
  • S$ 204
    Aug
  • S$ 235
    Sep
  • S$ 226
    Oct
  • S$ 233
    Nov
  • S$ 226
    Dec
  • S$ 194
    Jan
  • S$ 218
    Feb
  • S$ 216
    Mar
  • S$ 289
    Apr
  • S$ 227
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as S$ 44 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MEL to LST on Tue, Jul 7), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 97 departing on Sat, Jul 11 and returning on Fri, Jul 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Launceston with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 16 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Launceston is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 31 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Launceston. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/-/W/T/F/S -- JQ737 (15:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Launceston, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jul 7, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 44.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Launceston travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Launceston is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Launceston on June 20, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at S$ 98.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Launceston, with Melbourne Airport to Launceston Airport (MEL-LST) is by far the most common option on this route: Launceston Airport (LST).
  • The time difference between Launceston and Melbourne is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.