Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston from $73

The cheapest month to fly to Launceston from Melbourne Airport is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $142, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Launceston during the month of January, then departing from Melbourne Airport during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $155.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Launceston from Melbourne Airport is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $144. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Melbourne Airport to Launceston on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $207. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Launceston is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Melbourne Airport to Launceston in the afternoon for as low as $169. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around $206. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Melbourne to Launceston for the best Melbourne - Launceston flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Launceston from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Launceston for around $183 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Launceston from Melbourne Airport for as low as $127 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne Airport to Launceston flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Jetstar and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Launceston

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Launceston from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 75% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Launceston. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Launceston on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 24% of flights between Melbourne and Launceston have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 84 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Virgin Australia have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 19% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

The number of flights available between Melbourne Airport and Launceston is 25 per day as of October 2026. The most frequent departure time is 15:00, with 44% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

As of October 2026, there are 181 flights per week flying from Melbourne Airport to Launceston. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sun, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.