LST - MEL

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Cheap Flight Deals from Launceston to Melbourne (LST-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Launceston to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Launceston to Melbourne

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Launceston to Melbourne.
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20:45 - 21:50LST-MEL
1h 05mdirect
19:00 - 20:05MEL-LST
1h 05mdirect
$102Jetstar
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Tue, 21 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan
21:35 - 22:40LST-MEL
1h 05mdirect
06:15 - 07:20MEL-LST
1h 05mdirect
$104Jetstar
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Wed, 12 Feb - Mon, 17 Feb
21:35 - 22:40LST-MEL
1h 05mdirect
06:15 - 07:20MEL-LST
1h 05mdirect
$106Jetstar
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Wed, 19 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb
21:35 - 22:40LST-MEL
1h 05mdirect
19:50 - 20:55MEL-LST
1h 05mdirect
$107Jetstar
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Sat, 8 Feb - Tue, 18 Feb
06:20 - 07:30LST-MEL
1h 10mdirect
06:15 - 07:20MEL-LST
1h 05mdirect
Sat, 4 Jan - Wed, 8 Jan
21:40 - 22:45LST-MEL
1h 05mdirect
18:40 - 19:50MEL-LST
1h 10mdirect
Mon, 6 Jan - Mon, 13 Jan
06:20 - 07:30LST-MEL
1h 10mdirect
07:30 - 15:05MEL-LST
7h 35m1 stop
$369Virgin Australia
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Sat, 4 Jan - Wed, 8 Jan
06:20 - 07:30LST-MEL
1h 10mdirect
21:50 - 23:00MEL-LST
1h 10mdirect
$373Virgin Australia
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Thu, 6 Feb - Mon, 10 Feb
11:35 - 23:40LST-MEL
12h 05m2 stops
10:30 - 16:00MEL-LST
5h 30m1 stop
$796Qantas Airways
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Sun, 26 Jan - Wed, 29 Jan
11:35 - 23:40LST-MEL
12h 05m2 stops
06:00 - 16:00MEL-LST
10h 00m1 stop
$827Qantas Airways
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Wed, 22 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan

Flights from Launceston to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Launceston to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Launceston to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Launceston to Melbourne, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Launceston, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Launceston to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport is January, where tickets cost $142 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $222 and $198 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Launceston to Melbourne Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $161, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$53
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Launceston to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Launceston to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Launceston to Melbourne flights

  • Can I fly directly from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    There are several ways that you can fly directly from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Airport. When you book flights with airlines such as Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, you will usually fly direct.

  • Is parking available at Launceston Airport?

    Passengers can choose from several convenient parking options at Launceston Airport. Short-stay parking is situated just a brief walk from the terminals, while long-stay and undercover car parks are both directly connected to the terminals via walkways.

  • Is transport available at Melbourne Airport?

    Transport options are available for passengers arriving at Melbourne Airport. You can take the airport SkyBus, which departs from outside the Arrivals Hall and connects with Melbourne city centre. The bus takes around 50min to reach the city and usually costs A$ 15. Taxis are also available outside Melbourne Airport; a taxi to the city centre generally costs around A$ 45 and takes about 20min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport was $33 for a one-way ticket and $64 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Launceston to Melbourne?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Launceston to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Launceston to Melbourne?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Launceston and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Launceston to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from Launceston to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Launceston to Melbourne, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Launceston to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $197 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $326 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Launceston to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Launceston to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Launceston to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Launceston is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Launceston to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Launceston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Launceston to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Launceston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $91 or less one-way and $168 or less round-trip.
  • Passengers arriving at Melbourne Airport (MEL) can stay at the PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport, which is connected to the airport terminals via a walkway. Other hotel options include the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport and the ibis budget Melbourne Airport, which are both situated just a short walk from the terminals.
  • Luggage storage is available inside the Departures area at Launceston Airport (LST). Passengers can leave luggage they don’t want to fly with in a locker at the airport for up to 6 weeks. Prices cost between A$ 3 and A$ 8 depending on the size of locker you require.
  • Free trolleys are available to help you with your luggage at Launceston Airport. You’ll find these trolleys at the entrance of the Departures area, and you will need a A$ 1 deposit (but you will get this back when you’re finished with it).
  • Want to freshen up before you fly? Coin-operated showers are available inside the Departures area at Launceston Airport. You will get 3min of hot water with each A$ 1 piece you put in.
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Prefer to fly direct from Launceston to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Launceston to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Emirates, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +8 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Launceston

Monday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Launceston to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Launceston to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Launceston to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 455 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.5Food
7.5Comfort
6.5Entertainment
8.2Crew
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Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

10.0 ExcellentKieron, Dec 2024BNE - ADL
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Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good.

The flight was delayed by 45 minutes, but boarding, actual flight, and crew were great. However, there was Zero free food and only water, tea, or coffee to drink. Everything else was for sale. No onboard entertainment but it was a short flight.

Boarding was smooth after a 25 min delay. Notification of delay could be more efficient and change in boarding gate was not notified on the flights board or app.

I did not use the in flight entertainment, but the selection appeared to be decent. Take off was delayed, but otherwise the process was uneventful.

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

Headphone jacks worked poorly, seat recline was broken. Planes were rundown.

Delayed and missed connection, was not re-booked like other travelers so ended up being stuck for several hours due to no one handling my booking.

same as previous comments. i hate being on a plane that long. no problems w/anything else.

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

Much better than I expected for such a long flight.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

Good - better than other airlines in terms of food and seat comfort.

It’s a very long flight and there are so many people on board. Perhaps a warm washcloth now and then to freshen up

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Launceston to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/3Wed
directJetstar
1h 05mLST-MEL
$53
25/1Sat
directJetstar
1h 05mLST-MEL
$62
20/2Thu
directJetstar
1h 10mLST-MEL
$64
13/1Mon
directJetstar
1h 05mLST-MEL
$66
1/1Wed
directVirgin Australia
1h 10mLST-MEL
$80
14/4Mon
directVirgin Australia
1h 05mLST-MEL
$86
11/1Sat
directQantas Airways
1h 10mLST-MEL
$149
26/1Sun
1 stop
4h 25mLST-MEL
$272
1/1Wed
1 stop
11h 05mLST-MEL
$405
26/1Sun
2 stopsQantas Airways
10h 30mLST-MEL
$483

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Last minute flights from Launceston to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Launceston to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/12Wed
directVirgin Australia
1h 10mLST-MEL
11/1Sat
directVirgin Australia
1h 10mMEL-LST
$205
24/12Tue
directJetstar
1h 05mLST-MEL
28/12Sat
directJetstar
1h 05mMEL-LST
$214
28/12Sat
directJetstar
1h 05mLST-MEL
1/1Wed
directJetstar
1h 05mMEL-LST
$221
25/12Wed
directJetstar
1h 05mLST-MEL
29/12Sun
directJetstar
1h 05mMEL-LST
$227
27/12Fri
directJetstar
1h 05mLST-MEL
31/12Tue
directJetstar
1h 05mMEL-LST
$229
27/12Fri
directJetstar
1h 05mLST-MEL
31/12Tue
directJetstar
1h 05mMEL-LST
$230
25/12Wed
directJetstar
1h 05mLST-MEL
28/12Sat
directJetstar
1h 05mMEL-LST
$256
24/12Tue
multi-stopVirgin Australia
4h 55mLST-MEL
28/12Sat
directVirgin Australia
1h 10mMEL-LST
$400
25/12Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
12h 05mLST-MEL
11/1Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
9h 15mMEL-LST
$1,223
25/12Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
12h 05mLST-MEL
29/12Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
9h 40mMEL-LST
$1,730

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