Flights from Townsville to Launceston

There are no direct flights from Townsville to Launceston. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Melbourne, about 5h 34m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 34m

Townsville to Launceston at a glance

Fastest journey5h 34mVia Brisbane, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Townsville to Launceston

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

TSV Brisbane (BNE) LST

Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Mon12:00 TSV13:44 BNE1h 16m connection15:00 BNE18:34 LSTVirgin Australia Regional Airlines

9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 34m

TSV Melbourne (MEL) LST

Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Mon20:45 TSV00:40 MEL2h 05m connection02:45 MEL03:44 LSTJetstar Airways + Qantas

13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 59m

TSV Sydney (SYD) LST

Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Sat10:15 TSV13:39 SYD2h 06m connection15:45 SYD17:24 LSTJetstar Airways + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 09m

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 34mon current schedules
Time difference: +1hLaunceston vs Townsville
Currency in Launceston: AUD
Airports: TSV → LST

Flights from Townsville to Launceston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Townsville to Launceston?

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 Townsville to Launceston?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,466 km.

Where do you change planes between Townsville and Launceston?

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 Townsville and Launceston?

Townsville: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV). Launceston: Launceston Airport (LST).

What is the time difference between Townsville and Launceston?

Launceston is 1 hour ahead of Townsville.

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