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Flights from Launceston to Sunshine Coast

There are no direct flights from Launceston to Sunshine Coast. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 4h 25m door to door (39 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 25m
LSTMCYMEL

Launceston to Sunshine Coast at a glance

Fastest journey4h 25mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Launceston to Sunshine Coast

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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LST Melbourne (MEL) MCY
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Sat11:45 LST12:40 MEL1h 20m connection14:00 MEL15:10 MCYJetstar Airways
32 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 25m
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LST Sydney (SYD) MCY
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Thu10:15 LST11:41 SYD2h 04m connection13:45 SYD14:12 MCYJetstar Airways
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 57m
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LST Adelaide (ADL) MCY
Leg 1: Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~6h 54m
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LST Brisbane (BNE) MCY
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Alliance Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 42m
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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
1,736 km1,078 miles
Journey time
4h 25mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hSunshine Coast vs Launceston
Currency in Sunshine Coast
AUD
Airports
LST → MCY

Flights from Launceston to Sunshine Coast: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Launceston to Sunshine Coast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. 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 Launceston to Sunshine Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,736 km.
Where do you change planes between Launceston and Sunshine Coast?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), Adelaide (ADL) and Brisbane (BNE). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Melbourne, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Launceston and Sunshine Coast?
Launceston: Launceston Airport (LST). Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
What is the time difference between Launceston and Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast is 1 hour behind Launceston.

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