Cheap flight from Launceston to Melbourne from $31

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Launceston to Melbourne?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Launceston to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Virgin Australia Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL).

• When is the best time to book flights from Launceston to Melbourne?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Launceston to Melbourne 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Launceston to Melbourne?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 88 flight per week flying from Launceston to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ744 (19:24) Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VA1361 (06:33)

• When are flight tickets from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Launceston to Melbourne is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Launceston to Melbourne on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Launceston to Melbourne on November 29, 2025 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at $34.

• Which airports can I fly to for Melbourne from Launceston?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Launceston Airport to Melbourne Airport (LST-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Melbourne Airport (MEL) Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB).

• Is there any time difference between Launceston and Melbourne?

  The time difference between Melbourne and Launceston is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Launceston to Melbourne?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.