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Flights from Sunshine Coast to Launceston

There are no direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Launceston. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 4h 16m door to door (71 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 16m
MCYLSTMEL

Sunshine Coast to Launceston at a glance

Fastest journey4h 16mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Sunshine Coast 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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MCY Melbourne (MEL) LST
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Mon15:45 MCY19:07 MEL0h 53m connection20:00 MEL21:01 LSTJetstar Airways
49 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 16m
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MCY Sydney (SYD) LST
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Sat11:30 MCY14:05 SYD1h 40m connection15:45 SYD17:24 LSTVirgin Australia Regional Airlines
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 54m
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MCY Adelaide (ADL) LST
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Virgin Australia
Self-transfer likely ~6h 54m
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MCY Brisbane (BNE) LST
Leg 1: Alliance Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional 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 16mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hLaunceston vs Sunshine Coast
Currency in Launceston
AUD
Airports
MCY → LST

Flights from Sunshine Coast to Launceston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sunshine Coast to Launceston?
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 Sunshine Coast to Launceston?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,736 km.
Where do you change planes between Sunshine Coast and Launceston?
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 Sunshine Coast and Launceston?
Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY). Launceston: Launceston Airport (LST).
What is the time difference between Sunshine Coast and Launceston?
Launceston is 1 hour ahead of Sunshine Coast.

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