Melbourne to Launceston Flights
You have a selection of 14 airlines when departing Tullamarine to Launceston. When flying from Tullamarine to Launceston you will cover 476 Km (296 Miles) with the flight time at approximately 1 Hour 22 Minutes. The airport code for Tullamarine is MEL and for Launceston it is LST.
The cost of your trip (flights) can change at weekends and at certain times of the day (if there is a choice of flights to your chosen destination. With the advent of cheap no frills flights it may be worth booking in advance if possible to get the best deal to Launceston Australia, perhaps late evening or midweek. Please book in advance if you want to take advantage of the best prices airlines have to offer as prices normally increase as time goes on.
Please see below the airlines that fly from Tullamarine (MEL) to Launceston (LST) and the amount of daily flights in operation.
| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight |
| Virgin Australia | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 09:40 | 21:40 |
| Qatar Airways | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 09:40 | 21:40 |
| Singapore Airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 09:40 | 21:40 |
| Etihad Airways | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 09:40 | 21:40 |
| Qantas | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 08:00 | 19:50 |
| Jetstar | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 08:00 | 19:50 |
| QantasLink | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 09:40 | 18:40 |
| Air New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 09:40 | 18:40 |
| United Airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:15 | 14:15 |
| Emirates | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:40 | 09:40 |
| Cathay Pacific | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:40 | 09:40 |
| China Eastern Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18:40 | 18:40 |
| Team Global Express | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 00:30 | 00:30 |
| Airwork | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 01:40 | 01:40 |
Virgin Australia offer the most direct flights from Tullamarine to Launceston with an average of 3 flights a week. The earliest flights are operated at 09:40 and the latest flights operated at 21:40 and the most common flight numbers are VA1362, VA1368, VA1380 and VA9531
For more details regarding Virgin Australia flight information and bookings you can visit them at virginaustralia.com.au
Please see below the times of flights from Virgin Australia. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.
| Day | Flight Times |
| Monday | 09:40, 14:15 and 21:40 |
| Tuesday | 09:40, 11:20, 14:15 and 21:40 |
| Wednesday | 09:40, 14:15 and 21:40 |
| Thursday | 09:40, 14:15 and 21:40 |
| Friday | 09:40, 14:15 and 21:40 |
| Saturday | 09:40, 14:15 and 17:50 |
| Sunday | 09:40, 14:15 and 21:40 |
Alternatively, there are other routes that depart Tullamarine and arrive at Launceston or other nearby airports. The table below gives you a summary of these.
| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
| Melbourne to Burnie | 0 | 378 km (235 miles) | 1 Hour 7 Minutes |
| Melbourne to Devonport | 0 | 411 km (256 miles) | 1 Hour 14 Minutes |
| Melbourne to Hobart | 0 | 617 km (383 miles) | 1 Hour 32 Minutes |
Remember to have some local currency before travelling to Launceston as there may not be a bureau de change open upon your arrival.
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