Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Launceston Airport (LST): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Perth Airport to Launceston Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your PER to LST flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Virgin Australia Regional is your ticket to exploring Launceston (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Perth Airport to Launceston Airport offered by this airline.
Virgin Australia Regional is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for PER to LST flights is Virgin Australia Regional.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Launceston Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PER and LST include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Launceston Airport (LST)
Right now, $244 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to Launceston Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $523. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from PER to LST, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Perth Airport to Launceston Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Perth Airport to Launceston Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of all flights departing from Perth Airport, 73.04% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Perth to Perth Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to PER? If you're catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Launceston Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Launceston Airport (LST)
If you're getting in on a late Perth Airport to Launceston Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near LST:
Pick up a Launceston Airport rental car and discover Launceston and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Apex are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Launceston Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Launceston Airport (LST) to central Launceston
Launceston Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Launceston. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Launceston Airport (LST)
January is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Launceston Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Launceston in April.
Lock in your flight from Perth Airport to Launceston Airport for January if you want to explore Launceston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PER to LST in July. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Launceston is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. Around 451 kilometres north-west of Launceston, a visit to Melbourne will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 434 kilometres north-west of Launceston. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among the biggest draws.