Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Launceston Airport (LST): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Launceston Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Take your pick of 162 weekly Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Launceston Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Jetstar is the earliest flight available. Jetstar operates the last service of the day at 18:10.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SYD to LST flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Launceston Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Launceston holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Australia:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Jetstar.
With a dependable 84.11% of services arriving as scheduled, Jetstar is the most punctual carrier for SYD to LST flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Launceston Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SYD and LST include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Launceston Airport (LST)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Launceston Airport flight is 35 €. A round-trip fare right now is 70 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SYD to LST, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Launceston Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SYD to LST by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Launceston Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Launceston Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Launceston Airport (LST)
If you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Launceston Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LST:
Explore without limits with a Launceston Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Apex and experience more of Launceston and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Launceston Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Launceston Airport (LST) to central Launceston
Launceston Airport to the centre of Launceston has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Launceston Airport (LST)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Launceston Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Launceston. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Launceston Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Launceston, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to LST in July. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Launceston has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres north-west of Launceston, a visit to Melbourne will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.
Around 434 kilometres north-west of Launceston, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.