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QF,VA Return flights from $190
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Dep. Fri 20 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$360
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Dep. Fri 02 OctRet. Wed 07 Oct$284
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Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Launceston from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne


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 06 July 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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