Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Launceston Airport (LST): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Choose from 67 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Jetstar is the earliest flight you can take. Virgin Australia Regional operates the latest service of the day at 21:50.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to LST flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport, so getting to Launceston (and then visiting more of Australia!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Qantas is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 67.21% of its services landing on schedule, Virgin Australia is the most punctual carrier operating MEL to LST flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MEL and LST:
Sydney Airport
Brisbane Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Launceston Airport (LST)
R 654 is the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,309. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MEL to LST.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MEL to LST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
63% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Launceston Airport (LST)
Consider booking a hotel near LST if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Launceston Airport rental car and discover Launceston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Apex are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Launceston Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Launceston Airport (LST) to central Launceston
Launceston Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Launceston. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Launceston Airport (LST)
January is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Launceston in March.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport for January if you want to go to Launceston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to LST in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Launceston has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres north-west of Launceston, a trip to Melbourne will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne's Gardens and Melbourne Park.
Around 434 kilometres north-west of Launceston, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.
