Melbourne to Launceston (Western Junction) (MEL–LST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEL–LST is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Virgin Australia and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 296 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AI, SQ | 23 | 73H | 1h10 | – | – | AI, SQ |
| JQ Jetstar Also: QF | 21 | 320 | 1h10 | – | – | QF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEL: AEST · LST: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 6:00 PM in Launceston (Western Junction).
No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.
MEL–LST Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEL to LST
Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Launceston Airport (LST) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar and Virgin Australia. With 155 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEL to LST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEL to LST ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (476 km). There are approximately 155 weekly flights outbound and 140 return, totaling 295 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.