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Flights from Darwin to Launceston

There are no direct flights from Darwin to Launceston. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 7h 31m door to door (21 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 31m
DRWLSTMEL

Darwin to Launceston at a glance

Fastest journey7h 31mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Darwin to Launceston

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DRW Melbourne (MEL) LST
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Mon02:00 DRW07:30 MEL2h 30m connection10:00 MEL11:01 LSTQantas + Jetstar Airways
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 31m
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DRW Sydney (SYD) LST
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Fri01:45 DRW07:21 SYD6h 09m connection13:30 SYD15:09 LSTQantas + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 54m
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DRW Brisbane (BNE) LST
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Mon01:15 DRW05:10 BNE6h 20m connection11:30 BNE15:01 LSTJetstar Airways
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 16m
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DRW Adelaide (ADL) LST
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Virgin Australia
Self-transfer likely ~8h 06m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,590 km2,229 miles
Journey time
7h 31mon current schedules
Time difference
+1.5hLaunceston vs Darwin
Currency in Launceston
AUD
Airports
DRW → LST

Flights from Darwin to Launceston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Darwin to Launceston?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Darwin to Launceston?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,590 km.
Where do you change planes between Darwin and Launceston?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Adelaide (ADL). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Melbourne, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Darwin and Launceston?
Darwin: Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW). Launceston: Launceston Airport (LST).
What is the time difference between Darwin and Launceston?
Launceston is 1.5 hours ahead of Darwin.

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