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Flights from Queenstown to Launceston

There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Launceston. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 5h 31m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 31m
ZQNLSTMEL

Queenstown to Launceston at a glance

Fastest journey5h 31mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Queenstown 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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ZQN Melbourne (MEL) LST
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Mon12:30 ZQN13:48 MEL1h 12m connection15:00 MEL16:01 LSTJetstar Airways
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 31m
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ZQN Sydney (SYD) LST
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Sat13:15 ZQN14:16 SYD1h 29m connection15:45 SYD17:24 LSTVirgin Australia Regional Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 09m
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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
1,789 km1,111 miles
Journey time
5h 31mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hLaunceston vs Queenstown
Currency in Launceston
AUD
Airports
ZQN → LST

Flights from Queenstown to Launceston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Launceston?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Queenstown to Launceston?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,789 km.
Where do you change planes between Queenstown and Launceston?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Melbourne, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Queenstown and Launceston?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Launceston: Launceston Airport (LST).
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Launceston?
Launceston is 2 hours behind Queenstown.

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