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Flights from Launceston to Townsville

There are no direct flights from Launceston to Townsville. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Melbourne, about 5h 21m door to door (36 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 21m
LSTTSVMEL

Launceston to Townsville at a glance

Fastest journey5h 21mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Launceston to Townsville

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 Brisbane (BNE) TSV
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Wed15:45 LST17:01 BNE1h 14m connection18:15 BNE20:06 TSVJetstar Airways
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 21m
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LST Melbourne (MEL) TSV
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Sat11:45 LST12:40 MEL2h 20m connection15:00 MEL16:49 TSVJetstar Airways
26 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 04m
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LST Sydney (SYD) TSV
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Sat18:15 LST19:44 SYD11h 01m connection06:45 SYD08:15 TSVVirgin Australia Regional Airlines + Jetstar Airways
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 00m
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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
2,466 km1,531 miles
Journey time
5h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hTownsville vs Launceston
Currency in Townsville
AUD
Airports
LST → TSV

Flights from Launceston to Townsville: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Launceston to Townsville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. 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 Townsville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,466 km.
Where do you change planes between Launceston and Townsville?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE), Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Launceston and Townsville?
Launceston: Launceston Airport (LST). Townsville: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV).
What is the time difference between Launceston and Townsville?
Townsville is 1 hour behind Launceston.

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