Launceston (Western Junction) to Melbourne (LST–MEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LST–MEL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Emirates and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 296 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas | 29 | 223, DH4 | 1h10-1h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 21 | DH4 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | 73H | 1h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| JQ Jetstar | 7 | 320 | 1h05 | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 73H | 1h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| VA Virgin Australia | 7 | 73H | 0h52 | – | – | – |
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 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 78 | 25 | 17 |
| Flight time | 0h 52m | 1h 10m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
LST: AEDT · MEL: AEDT
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 Air India, Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas, Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LST to MEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LST to MEL ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (476 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 155 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via HBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Devonport (DPO), Burnie (BWT) and Hobart (Cambridge) (HBA).