Melbourne to Launceston (Western Junction) (MEL–LST) — 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.
MEL–LST is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 296 miles in approximately 1h 10m. 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 | 35 | 223, 320, 32X, DH4 | 1h-1h20 | – | Oneworld | CX, EK, MH, MU |
| JQ Jetstar | 21 | 320 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AI, QR, SQ | 21 | 73H | 0h59-1h10 | – | – | AI, QR, SQ |
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 Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia. With 157 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEL to LST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEL to LST is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (476 km). There are approximately 157 weekly flights outbound and 175 return, totaling 332 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith, Canberra and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.