Launceston (Western Junction) to Melbourne (LST–MEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LST–MEL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 296 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: CX, EK, MH, MU, NZ | 34 | 223, 320, DH4 | 1h05-1h15 | – | Oneworld | CX, EK, MH, MU, NZ |
| JQ Jetstar | 21 | 320 | 1h05 | – | – | – |
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AI, QR, SQ | 20 | 73H | 1h05 | – | – | AI, QR, SQ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Melbourne from Launceston (Western Junction)
| Metric | LST→MEL | DPO→MEL | BWT→MEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LST | – | 48 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 161 | 73 | 27 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 10m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
LST: AEST · MEL: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Launceston (Western Junction), it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne.
SkyBus runs to Southern Cross Station in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24), operating 24/7. Tickets can be bought on the bus, app, or counter in arrivals. Suburban stops are available on selected services.Taxis from the rank cost AUD $55–75 to the CBD (30–40 min, more in traffic). Uber: AUD $35–55. Rental car desks are in the terminal; the off-airport option (cheaper) requires a shuttle. No suburban train exists yet; the airport is not on Melbourne's rail network. Myki transit cards do not cover MEL.
Melbourne's weather is famously variable. "Four seasons in one day" is a local cliché with real operational meaning. The city sits on Port Phillip Bay in a temperate zone. Summer (December–February) averages 25–30°C but can spike above 40°C during northerly heat events. These extreme heat days occasionally cause ground crew restrictions.
Winter (June–August) is cool at 7–14°C with rain and low cloud. Fog-related delays are occasional but not severe. Thunderstorms are most common October through March. Pack layers year-round. The weather changes rapidly. Disruption risk is low by global standards.
LST–MEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LST to MEL
Launceston Airport (LST) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia. With 161 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LST to MEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LST to MEL is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (476 km). There are approximately 161 weekly flights outbound and 167 return, totaling 328 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hobart, Canberra and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Devonport (DPO), Burnie (BWT) and Hobart (Cambridge) (HBA).