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Cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Launceston

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 5 mFlights between Melbourne and Launceston take, on average, 1 h and 5 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£31Cheapest price for a flight between Melbourne and Launceston found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsMelbourne AirportFor flights from Melbourne to Launceston

Destination airportLaunceston AirportFor the route from Melbourne to Launceston

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Melbourne to Launceston

Airlines flying this routeVirgin Australia, JetstarAirline(s) with flights between Melbourne to Launceston

One-way average Price£69The average price for a flight Melbourne - Launceston at Opodo is £69, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Launceston when departing from Melbourne

Airlines that fly from Melbourne to Launceston

Jetstar

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Last checked on Fri 06/11

Distance: 276 mi

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Launceston airports

Book your Melbourne to Launceston flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Melbourne to Launceston (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £31, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Melbourne to Launceston takes roughly 1 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Melbourne–Launceston route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL)

The weather in Launceston

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Launceston, temperatures average around 24ºC in the warmest months and roughly 3ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 25ºC
Lows: down to 2ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: February
Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Melbourne to Launceston

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Melbourne to Launceston:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Launceston. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Launceston

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Melbourne to Launceston?

When you fly from Melbourne to Launceston the average price is £69. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Launceston at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Launceston is 31 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Launceston?

The most popular months to book a flight from Melbourne to Launceston are January, September and August, based on the searches of our customers.

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

The best time of the year to go to Launceston when flying from Melbourne depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Launceston from Melbourne in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Melbourne - Launceston.

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Launceston?

The total flight time between Melbourne and Launceston is of around 1 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 276.38 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Launceston compared to Melbourne?

While in Melbourne temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Launceston can experience temperatures up to 18º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 8º ºC in Launceston, compared to the 11º ºC average in Melbourne.

Which are the airlines with flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Melbourne to Launceston are:

Jetstar.
Virgin Australia.
Qantas Airways.

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