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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
JQ753+1
JQ Jetstar
32Q
6:40 AM
AEST TD
10:15 AM
AEST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1641+3
VA Virgin Australia
73W
2:50 PM
AEST TD
5:30 PM
AEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ754
JQ Jetstar
320
2:45 PM
AEST
5:15 PM
AEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1642+3
VA Virgin Australia
73H
6:10 PM
AEST
8:40 PM
AEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Brisbane to Launceston (Western Junction)
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,034 mi 2h 40m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

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, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNE–LST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar 7 32Q 3h35
VA Virgin Australia 3 73W 2h40
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – JQ
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – VA
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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNE to LST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
88
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 10 1
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 to 3h 35m.
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 to 3h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
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 approximately 2h 40m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,034 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Jetstar and Virgin Australia.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from BNE to LST. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PER, MEL, SYD and ADL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNE to LST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNE to LST ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,034 miles (1,664 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via PER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gold Coast (OOL).