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Cheap flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport from $57

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LST — MEL
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Launceston to Melbourne are usually found in January or February, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Launceston to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Launceston to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Wed 10/1206:20LST - MEL
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1219:55MEL - LST
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$151
Tue 9/1209:05LST - MEL
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1221:45MEL - LST
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$171
Fri 12/1221:40LST - MEL
Nonstop1h 05mJetstar
Tue 16/1219:55MEL - LST
Nonstop1h 05mJetstar
Deal found 26/11$181
Wed 31/1221:40LST - MEL
Nonstop1h 05mJetstar
Sat 3/119:55MEL - LST
Nonstop1h 05mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$189
Wed 10/1219:00LST - MEL
Nonstop1h 05mJetstar
Sun 14/1207:20MEL - LST
Nonstop1h 05mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$209
Fri 12/1221:40LST - MEL
Nonstop1h 05mJetstar
Sun 14/1207:20MEL - LST
Nonstop1h 05mJetstar
Deal found 25/11$215
Thu 27/1116:05LST - MEL
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1207:20MEL - LST
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$223
Tue 30/1209:05LST - MEL
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/122:25MEL - LST
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$228
Sat 29/1119:00LST - MEL
Nonstop1h 05mJetstar
Sun 30/1107:20MEL - LST
Nonstop1h 05mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$240

Cheap flight deals from Launceston to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$146

One-way from

$57

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$254

Good round-trip deal

$235 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/1-16/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Launceston to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Launceston to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Launceston to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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LauncestonMelbourne

LST - MEL

LSTMEL

Launceston

Thu 11/12

11:30-12:40

Nonstop1h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

07:20-08:25

Nonstop1h 05m

$163

LauncestonMelbourne

LST - MEL

LSTMEL

Launceston

Sun 11/1

06:20-07:30

Nonstop1h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

22:25-23:35

Nonstop1h 10m

$166

LauncestonMelbourne

LST - MEL

LSTMEL

Launceston

Thu 11/12

09:05-10:10

Nonstop1h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

19:55-21:00

Nonstop1h 05m

$209

LauncestonMelbourne

LST - MEL

LSTMEL

Launceston

Fri 12/12

21:40-22:45

Nonstop1h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 14/12

07:20-08:25

Nonstop1h 05m

$215

LauncestonMelbourne

LST - MEL

LSTMEL

Launceston

Tue 30/12

09:05-10:10

Nonstop1h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 2/1

22:25-23:35

Nonstop1h 10m

$228

LauncestonMelbourne

LST - MEL

LSTMEL

Launceston

Thu 26/2

06:30-07:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

09:40-10:50

Nonstop1h 10m

$244

LauncestonMelbourne

LST - MEL

LSTMEL

Launceston

Fri 6/2

16:05-17:15

Nonstop1h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

15:30-19:50

1 stop4h 20m

$251

LauncestonMelbourne

LST - MEL

LSTMEL

Launceston

Thu 22/1

14:45-23:40

1 stop8h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

09:40-10:50

Nonstop1h 10m

$284

LauncestonMelbourne

LST - MEL

LSTMEL

Launceston

Fri 27/2

17:05-18:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

09:40-10:50

Nonstop1h 10m

$286

LauncestonMelbourne

LST - MEL

LSTMEL

Launceston

Tue 9/12

14:45-18:40

1 stop3h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 9/12

21:45-22:55

Nonstop1h 10m

$292

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Best time to book a flight from Launceston to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Launceston to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport (average of $74). Flying from Launceston to Melbourne Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $103). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LST to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Launceston to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

When flying from Launceston to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 78% versus a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Launceston to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 25 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Launceston to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 27 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Launceston to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
486 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Launceston to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Launceston to Melbourne?

    Launceston (LST) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Launceston to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Launceston; the airport handles an average of 26 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Launceston airport to Melbourne. It is only a 13.2 km journey to Launceston (LST) from Launceston’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly from Launceston to Melbourne Airport in about 1h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Launceston and Melbourne Airport is about 476 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Launceston to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $94. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $109 and $161, respectively. Jetstar is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Launceston to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Launceston to Melbourne Airport on time: United Airlines (95%), Singapore Airlines (80%), Qatar Airways (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Launceston to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $53. While the most popular route (Launceston - Melbourne) can be booked for $106 on average, our data indicates $399 when flying from Launceston to Melbourne Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Launceston to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Launceston to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Launceston to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Launceston to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Launceston to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Launceston to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Launceston to Melbourne Airport (average of $74). Flying from Launceston to Melbourne Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $103). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Launceston to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Launceston to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$94Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$107Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$149Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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