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 2 airlines with nonstop service. Virgin Australia and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 296 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AI, QR, SQ | 25 | 73H | 1h05 | – | – | AI, QR, SQ |
| JQ Jetstar Also: QF | 21 | 320 | 1h05-1h08 | – | – | QF |
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 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 140 | 79 | 22 |
| 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 Jetstar and Virgin Australia. With 140 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LST to MEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LST to MEL ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (476 km). There are approximately 140 weekly flights outbound and 155 return, totaling 295 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ADL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Devonport (DPO), Burnie (BWT) and Hobart (Cambridge) (HBA).