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Cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Launceston

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of June. Take advantage of this per

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Airlines that fly from Melbourne to Launceston

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

10%Trains in Launceston are 10% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$5.50

Launceston$5.00

MealMid-priced restaurant

0%A meal in Launceston costs roughly the same as in Melbourne.

Melbourne$25.00

Launceston$25.00

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

30%Taxis are 30% more expensive in Launceston than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$5.10

Launceston$6.50

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

12%Coffee in Launceston is 12% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$5.38

Launceston$4.75

Distance: 445 kms

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 kms

Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city centre: 50 kms

Launceston airports

Launceston Airport (LST)How far from city centre: 13 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Launceston

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Launceston?

The total flight time between Melbourne and Launceston is of around 1 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 444.79 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Melbourne to Launceston?

When you fly from Melbourne to Launceston the average price is $158.86. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Launceston at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Launceston is $41. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Launceston expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Launceston costs an average of 6.50 AUD, 27% more expensive than Melbourne, with a fare of 5.10 AUD,

while train tickets costs 9% less in Launceston: 5.00 AUD against 5.50 AUD in Melbourne.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in both Launceston and Melbourne.

The price of the coffee is around 12% cheaper in Launceston, with an average of 4.75 AUD, while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.38 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Launceston?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Melbourne. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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