Launceston (Western Junction) to Gold Coast (LST–OOL) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 3h 43m AIJQQF → 6EACAI Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Gold Coast flights
MEL Melbourne 4h 5m AICXEK → 6EAICZ Melbourne (MEL) to Gold Coast flights
HBA Hobart (Cambridge) 17h 15m QF → JQ Hobart (Cambridge) (HBA) to Gold Coast flights
CBR Canberra 22h 15m VA → JQQRSQ Canberra (CBR) to Gold Coast flights
ADL Adelaide ~5h 40m VA → 6EJQQF Adelaide (ADL) to Gold Coast flights
PER Perth ~10h 25m → JQ Perth (PER) to Gold Coast flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Launceston (Western Junction) to Gold Coast
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 990 mi 2h 30m nonstop

LST–OOL had nonstop service from Virgin Australia, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 990 miles in 2h 30m.

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All flights from Gold Coast (OOL) Gold Coast to Launceston (Western Junction) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LST–OOL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VA Virgin Australia 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LST to OOL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
SYD ~3h 43m MEL ~4h 5m ADL ~5h 40m PER ~10h 25m HBA ~17h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
50
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Gold Coast from Launceston (Western Junction)

Nearby airports with service to Gold Coast Airport.
Metric LST→OOL HBA→OOL
Distance from LST – 91 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 4
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 35m
Hobart (Cambridge) (HBA) to Gold Coast flights
Airports within 200 miles of LST with service to Gold Coast Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Launceston (Western Junction), it's 6:00 PM in Gold Coast.
Distance & Flight Time
990 mi / 1,594 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

LST–OOL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Launceston (Western Junction) to Gold Coast route.
Route details
Distance990 mi / 1,594 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LST
Full nameLaunceston Airport
IATA / ICAOLST / YMLT
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Elevation562 ft / 171 m
Destination: OOL
Full nameGold Coast Airport
IATA / ICAOOOL / YBCG
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LST to OOL flights.
Nonstop flights from Launceston Airport to Gold Coast Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 990 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LST to OOL: Virgin Australia. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne and Hobart.
Yes, return flights from OOL to LST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HBA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LST to OOL

Launceston Airport (LST) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) had nonstop service from Virgin Australia, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LST to OOL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LST to OOL is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 990 miles (1,594 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne and Hobart. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hobart (Cambridge) (HBA).