Cheap flights from Melbourne to Launceston

One-way fares from $61 · MEL → LST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Launceston → Melbourne
Cheapest fare
$61

Jetstar · Tue, 5 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from $61

Direct flights
Yes

Virgin Australia and Jetstar

Flight time
1h 10m

440 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Launceston

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $111
  2. December 2026 $102
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $61
  4. February 2027 $76

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart20:00 Tue, 5 JanMEL → LST 1h 10m · Direct
$61one way, per person
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About flights from Melbourne to Launceston

Melbourne (MEL) and Launceston (LST) are about 440 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 10m, and recent direct fares were with Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $61, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Melbourne to Launceston?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $61 with Jetstar, departing Tuesday 5 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $61 to $111.

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

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $61 one way.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Virgin Australia and Jetstar.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Launceston?

A direct flight takes about 1h 10m. Melbourne and Launceston are around 440 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Launceston?

Recent fares on this route were with Virgin Australia and Jetstar.

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