Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL) flights
An economy award from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL) starts at 5,700 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $24.10. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL): Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. The two airports are 296 miles (476 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Burnie, King Island and Canberra and more.
How many miles LST to MEL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar | 5,700 | $24.10–67.75 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 6,000 | $15–45 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas | 7,500 | $35–65 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Virgin Australia | 8,000 | $43–73 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar | 8,000 | $15–395 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Australia | 8,000 | $15–45 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15–45 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15–45 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar | 12,000 | $15–45 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $24.10–67.75 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LST to MEL
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book LST to MEL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar, Qantas
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Virgin Australia
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Australia VelocityBooks Virgin Australia
LST to MEL with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Burnie (BWT)Sharp Airlines, then Rex Airlines and QantasSHZL
- Via King Island (KNS)Sharp Airlines, then Rex AirlinesSHZL
- Via Canberra (CBR)Link Airways, then Qantas, Virgin Australia and 2 moreFC+1
- Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar, Virgin Australia and 1 more the whole way
- Via Adelaide (ADL)Virgin Australia the whole way
LST to MEL: common questions
How many miles does LST to MEL cost?
In economy it starts at 5,700 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $24.10. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (6,000), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LST to MEL?
Jetstar, Qantas (oneworld) and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL).
How far is Launceston from Melbourne by plane?
Launceston (LST) and Melbourne (MEL) are 296 miles (476 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LST to MEL award flights?
15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus and 7 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Launceston and Melbourne?
The most direct connections are through Burnie (BWT), King Island (KNS), Canberra (CBR), Sydney (SYD) and Adelaide (ADL). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Sydney.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.