Flying from Launceston Airport (LST) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 9 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Launceston and Melbourne have the same timezone — UTC+11.
You can choose from 990 weekly flights from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The 06:00 departure with Jetstar is the earliest flight out between LST and MEL. Jetstar operates the last service of the day at 22:15.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
An easy journey from LST to MEL is all it takes to get to Melbourne, Australia. You'll have a range of carriers that run direct flights from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, including:
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the top stopovers between LST and MEL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Adelaide Airport
Brisbane Airport
Once you've booked cheap ticket from LST to MEL, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't required since you're travelling within Australia. As long as you have some other identity document, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Launceston Airport (LST) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is Rs9,206. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs18,413. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flights from LST to MEL.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Launceston Airport (LST)
To get to Launceston Airport from central Launceston, it takes around 17 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near LST. Whether you have an early flight from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're on a late flight from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near MEL:
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 42 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
Before locking in your flight from Launceston Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from LST to MEL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
After locking in your flights from LST to MEL, you'll want to find a place to stay in Melbourne. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are must-have experiences during your Melbourne visit.
Complete your Melbourne trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Melbourne.
