Brisbane to Launceston (Western Junction) (BNE–LST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,034 mi airlines charter/private 19/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 28m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JQ753+1
JQ Jetstar
320
11:30 AM
AEST TD
2:05 PM
AEST
2h 35m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF5753cs
QF Qant
320
11:30 AM
AEST TD
2:05 PM
AEST
2h 35m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1641+3
VA Virgin Australia
73H
2:50 PM
AEST TD
5:30 PM
AEST
2h 40m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR4223
QR Qatar
73H
2:50 PM
AEST TD
5:30 PM
AEST
2h 40m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR4229
QR Qatar
73W
2:50 PM
AEST TD
5:30 PM
AEST
2h 40m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ754
JQ Jetstar
320
2:43 PM
AEST
5:10 PM
AEST
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1642+3
VA Virgin Australia
73H
8:30 PM
AEST
11:00 PM
AEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 4h 10m 6EACAI AIJQQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Launceston (Western Junction) flights
MEL Melbourne 4h 26m 6EACAI AICXEK Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (Western Junction) flights
ADL Adelaide ~6h 10m 6EACCI VA Adelaide (ADL) to Launceston (Western Junction) flights
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Brisbane to Launceston (Western Junction)
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,034 mi 2h 40m nonstop

BNE–LST is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jetstar and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 1,034 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNE–LST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar Also: QF 7 320 2h35 QF
VA Virgin Australia Also: QR 3 73H 2h40 QR
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ, QF
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – QR, VA
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – QR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ + VA (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNE to LST direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNE to LST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
95
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Launceston (Western Junction) from Brisbane

Nearby airports with service to Launceston Airport.
Metric BNE→LST OOL→LST
Distance from BNE 59 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 19
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of BNE with service to Launceston Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Launceston (Western Junction) is 0 hours the same as Brisbane.
BNE: AEST · LST: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 6:00 PM in Launceston (Western Junction).
Distance & Flight Time
1,034 mi / 1,664 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Getting to BNE

The Airtrain runs from Brisbane CBD stations (Central, Roma Street, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane) to the Domestic and International terminals in 20 minutes. Walk-up fare is AUD 22.30 from city stations. Pre-booking online drops the price to AUD 10.95-18.96. Two adults traveling together pay AUD 32 total, and kids under 14 ride free with a paying adult. Services run every 15 minutes during peak and every 30 minutes off-peak, from 05:04 to 22:04 weekdays (06:04 weekends).

Uber and Didi from the CBD cost AUD 25-45 plus a AUD 4.86 airport access fee. The ride takes 20 minutes outside peak. Standard taxis are more expensive at AUD 55-80 plus the same airport fee. If you are south of the river (South Bank, West End), take the Airtrain from South Brisbane station. Gold Coast passengers connect via Helensvale station.

BNE–LST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brisbane to Launceston (Western Junction) route.
Route details
Distance1,034 mi / 1,664 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BNE
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LST
IATA / ICAOLST / YMLT
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Elevation562 ft / 171 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNE to LST flights.
Nonstop flights from Brisbane International Airport to Launceston Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,034 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BNE to LST: Jetstar and Virgin Australia.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne and Canberra.
Yes, return flights from LST to BNE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OOL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNE to LST

Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Launceston Airport (LST) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar and Virgin Australia. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BNE to LST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNE to LST is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,034 miles (1,664 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne and Canberra. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gold Coast (OOL).