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JQ Return flights from $114
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Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$114
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$121
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$129
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$129
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Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$129
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$129
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$129
Dep. Mon 06 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$129
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Wed 15 Jul$129
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Mon 29 Jun$129
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$129
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$129
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Sat 27 Jun$129
Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$129
Dep. Thu 25 JunRet. Mon 29 Jun$139
Dep. Thu 25 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$141
Dep. Thu 25 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$141
Dep. Thu 25 JunRet. Sat 27 Jun$141
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$141
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Thu 25 Jun$141
Dep. Sat 20 JunRet. Wed 24 Jun$141
Dep. Sat 20 JunRet. Sat 27 Jun$141
Dep. Sat 20 JunRet. Mon 29 Jun$141
Dep. Sat 20 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$141
Dep. Sat 20 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$141
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 15 Jul$144
Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Wed 15 Jul$144
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$146
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$146
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$154
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$154
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$154
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$154
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$154

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Launceston

Return fares from Melbourne to Launceston by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$159
Aug 2026
$96
Sep 2026
$242
Nov 2026
$228
Jan 2027
$140
Feb 2027
$57
Mar 2027
$252

The cheapest month to fly to Launceston is February 2027, with return fares from $57 — 77% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $252).

When Should You Fly to Launceston?

Based on the fares we've tracked, February is typically the cheapest month to fly to Launceston, with return fares from $57. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $252.

Across the year, return fares to Launceston average around $168. If you can travel in the off-peak months of February, August and January, you'll generally pay up to 66% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Launceston Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Launceston return airfares.

July 2026
$159
August 2026
$96
September 2026
$242
November 2026
$228
January 2027
$140
February 2027
$57
March 2027
$252

Average Melbourne to Launceston Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Launceston return airfares.

July 2026
$385
August 2026
$297
September 2026
$259
October 2026
$249
November 2026
$265
December 2026
$264
January 2027
$301
February 2027
$266
March 2027
$257
April 2027
$248

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Launceston

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Launceston?

The cheapest month to travel is typically February.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Launceston cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Launceston is $114.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Launceston is 23 June 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Launceston?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Launceston is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Launceston?

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Launceston take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 1 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Launceston?

The IATA code for Launceston is LST. It is located in Australia at coordinates -41.54284, 147.205.

When should you book flights to Launceston?

From our data, you should book flights to Launceston 30 days out.


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