Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Launceston Airport (LST): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Every week, there are 89 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, select the 06:00 Jetstar flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:40 with Virgin Australia Regional.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MEL to LST flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Launceston adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Australia:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Jetstar.
The most punctual carrier that operates MEL to LST flights is Virgin Australia Regional. Its services arrive as planned 76.92% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MEL and LST include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Adelaide Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Launceston Airport (LST)
Rs9,821 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs19,556. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEL to LST.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MEL to LST by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Launceston Airport (LST)
If you're landing on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LST:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Launceston Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Apex and explore beyond Launceston's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Launceston Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Launceston Airport (LST) to central Launceston
From Launceston Airport, Launceston is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Launceston Airport (LST)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Launceston Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Launceston. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
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 and 26ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MEL to LST sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Launceston has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia you'll want to see. About 451 kilometres north-west of Launceston, a trip to Melbourne will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.
Geelong is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 434 kilometres north-west of Launceston. No journey is complete without dropping by Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
