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Flights from Wellington to Launceston

There are no direct flights from Wellington to Launceston. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 7h 01m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 01m
WLGLSTMEL

Wellington to Launceston at a glance

Fastest journey7h 01mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Wellington 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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WLG Melbourne (MEL) LST
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Mon06:00 WLG07:57 MEL2h 03m connection10:00 MEL11:01 LSTAir New Zealand + Jetstar Airways
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 01m
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WLG Sydney (SYD) LST
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Tue06:30 WLG07:53 SYD5h 52m connection13:45 SYD15:24 LSTAir New Zealand + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 54m
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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
2,296 km1,426 miles
Journey time
7h 01mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hLaunceston vs Wellington
Currency in Launceston
AUD
Airports
WLG → LST

Flights from Wellington to Launceston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wellington 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 Wellington to Launceston?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,296 km.
Where do you change planes between Wellington 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 Wellington and Launceston?
Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG). Launceston: Launceston Airport (LST).
What is the time difference between Wellington and Launceston?
Launceston is 2 hours behind Wellington.

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