Flying from Launceston Airport (LST) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
Canberra's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Launceston.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LST to CBR flight.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Launceston Airport to Canberra Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LST and CBR:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Launceston Airport (LST) to Canberra Airport (CBR)
At the moment, ج.م. 6,610 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Launceston Airport to Canberra Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 13,208. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LST to CBR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Launceston Airport to Canberra Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from LST to CBR is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Launceston Airport to Canberra Airport.
Handy information about Launceston Airport (LST)
68.35% of flights taking off from Launceston Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Launceston to Launceston Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LST? If you're boarding an early flight from Launceston Airport to Canberra Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)
Consider booking a hotel close to CBR if you're taking a late Launceston Airport to Canberra Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Canberra Airport rental car and explore Canberra and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Sixt and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Canberra Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
From Canberra Airport, Canberra is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)
February is the most popular month for flights from Launceston Airport to Canberra Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Canberra in January.
Book your flight from Launceston Airport to Canberra Airport for January if you want to go to Canberra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 31ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LST to CBR around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. About 241 kilometres north-east of Canberra, a visit to Sydney will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Canberra, Melbourne is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.
