How to find cheap flights to Launceston Airport (LST)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Launceston Airport is $29. A return plane ticket to LST right now is $58.
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To find cheap tickets to Launceston, where Launceston Airport is located, book one month before your journey. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
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Best time to go to Launceston
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Launceston is typically June.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to LST, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience Launceston at its busiest, lock in your flights to LST for June. Being on holiday during high seasons generally means there's more to see and do than at other times.
Travel in April if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Launceston are usually more affordable.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Launceston is warmest in January, with averages of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in July, when they range from 1ºC (34ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF).
With four days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Launceston.
It rains the most in August, which gets around eight days of wet weather.
Flying to Launceston Airport (LST): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Launceston in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to Launceston Airport with one of these airlines:
If you want to fly with the most punctual carrier, book your LST plane ticket with Virgin Australia. Up to 74% of its flights to this airport land when expected.
You'll be touching down in the UTC+11 timezone at LST.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to LST. Choose one of these hotels close to Launceston Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Get your adventure started in no time with a car hire in LST. Rent your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Apex and experience parts of Launceston that you won't find in every travel brochure.
Launceston Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This percentage is a snapshot of how reliably flights from LST arrive without running late.
Launceston Airport is located in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
Getting to central Launceston from Launceston Airport (LST)
The distance from LST to central Launceston is about 16 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to LST.
Launceston comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
Launceston highlights
Put these leading sights on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Launceston:
Tasmanian Wine & Cheese Tours: Around 3 kilometres north-west of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Native Plant Garden: Find a nice place to sit and enjoy some time out here while exploring Launceston. You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres north of the centre.
Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift: Looking for more reasons to visit Launceston? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 2 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
How to get to Devonport from Launceston Airport (LST)
Heading straight for Devonport? From LST, it'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there. The city is about 113 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Launceston Airport (LST) to George Town
George Town is about 56 kilometres from Launceston Airport if you're going in that direction.
Travelling there by car takes roughly 50 minutes.
Explore more of Australia
There's a whole lot more to see and do in Australia, starting with Hobart. Museum of Old and New Art, Wineglass Bay Day Tours and World Heritage Area are must-do's in this city, which is around 153 kilometres south of Launceston. Hobart International Airport (HBA) is the closest airport in Hobart.
Another city in Australia that will quickly win you over is Burnie. From Launceston, it's around 121 kilometres north-west and serves up highlights like Penguin Observation Centre and Cooee Beach. Add a stop at Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden too.
Or venture to Devonport, about 80 kilometres north-west of Launceston. Penguin Viewing Platform, Spirit of the Sea and Back Beach are among the many reasons to go.