Sydney (Mascot) to Launceston (Western Junction) (SYD–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.
SYD–LST is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 568 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ Jetstar | 14 | 320 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
| QF Qantas | 13 | 223, 320 | 1h45-1h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AI, HA, QR, SQ | 7 | 73H | 1h50 | – | – | AI, HA, QR, SQ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Launceston (Western Junction) from Sydney (Mascot)
| Metric | SYD→LST | CBR→LST |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SYD | – | 147 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 48 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · LST: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 6:00 PM in Launceston (Western Junction).
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
SYD–LST Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to LST
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Launceston Airport (LST) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYD to LST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to LST is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 568 miles (914 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Canberra (CBR).