Sydney (Mascot) to Launceston (Western Junction) (SYD–LST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SYD–LST is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Air India and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 568 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas | 14 | 223 | 1h45-1h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | 73H | 1h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| VA Virgin Australia | 7 | 73H | 1h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEDT · LST: AEDT
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 Air India, Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYD to LST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to LST ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 568 miles (914 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via MEL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.