How to find cheap flights to Launceston Airport (LST)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Launceston Airport is $272. A round-trip plane ticket to LST right now is $604.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to LST goes up or down.
Around one month before your trip is a good time to book tickets to Launceston, where Launceston Airport is located. This is the general recommendation if you want to lock in the lowest prices.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Launceston by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will let you compare fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Launceston Airport.
Best time to go to Launceston
June is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to Launceston.
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to LST.
Travel to Launceston in January if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to LST, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
Travel in December if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Launceston are generally cheaper.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Launceston is warmest in January, with averages of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Ranging from 1ºC (34ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF), July is when temperatures are lowest.
With three days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Launceston.
August has the wettest weather. You can expect around eight days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Travelling to Launceston Airport (LST): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Launceston in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to Launceston Airport with one of these popular airlines:
If you want to jet away with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your LST plane ticket with Virgin Australia. Up to 74% of its flights into this hub land when expected.
When you land at LST, you'll be in the UTC+11 timezone.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to LST? These hotels close to Launceston Airport offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:
Launceston Airport has an on-time rating of 65%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Launceston Airport is located in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
Getting to central Launceston from Launceston Airport (LST)
Central Launceston is about 14 kilometres from LST.
You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to LST.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 35 minutes.
Launceston comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Launceston highlights
These popular attractions should be high on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Launceston:
Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift: An impressive preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres southwest of the centre.
Hollybank Mountain Bike Park: This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 14 kilometres north of the centre of Launceston.
How to get to Devonport from Launceston Airport (LST)
Heading for the nearby city of Devonport? It's about 113 kilometres from LST. Allow around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling from Launceston Airport (LST) to Ulverstone
Ulverstone is around 97 kilometres from Launceston Airport if you're going in that direction.
Going there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Explore more of Australia
Feel like exploring more? Hobart offers a fresh angle on your visit to Australia. It's about 153 kilometres south of Launceston and features Museum of Old and New Art, Mount Wellington and Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. The most convenient airport for this city is Hobart Airport (HBA).
Burnie is another standout destination in Australia and is roughly 121 kilometres northwest of Launceston. Zero in on some of the best places like Penguin Observation Centre, Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden and South Burnie Foreshore Esplanade.
Or set out for Devonport, about 80 kilometres northwest of Launceston. Penguin Viewing Platform, Bass Strait Maritime Centre and Mersy Bluff Lookout are just a taste of what's waiting.
