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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville from $136

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Cheap Melbourne to Townsville flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$136

Fastest flight time

3h 00m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Townsville

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Townsville from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $136. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Townsville found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $242.
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Townsville takes 3h 00m
Direct flights go from Melbourne to Townsville on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Jetstar and Qantas Airways..
There is 1 airport near Townsville: Townsville (TSV)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Townsville

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville?

February. The cheapest time of year to fly to Townsville from Melbourne is February. The most expensive is December.

What is the cheapest day to depart Melbourne for Townsville?

Wednesday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Wednesday. The most expensive is usually Sunday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Townsville?

In the afternoon. Melbourne to Townsville flights are approximately 48% more expensive in the morning than in the afternoon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Townsville from Melbourne?

Jetstar. Jetstar, Qantas Airways, and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Townsville

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Townsville flight route?

Melbourne - Townsville. Fly from Melbourne to Townsville for the best Melbourne - Townsville flight prices

How far in advance should you book Melbourne to Townsville flights?

51 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Melbourne to Townsville is approximately 51 days to departure

How many flights depart from Melbourne to Townsville on average per day?

As of March 2024, 2 flights take off from Melbourne and land in Townsville each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 16:00, with 71% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Melbourne to Townsville on average per week?

As of March 2024, 15 flights take off from Melbourne and land in Townsville each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Monday, with 20% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne to Townsville flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Melbourne to Townsville.

When you’re planning your trip from Melbourne to Townsville, the most popular airport-to-airport route is Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport. You may be looking for an airport near Melbourne Airport to depart from when travelling to Townsville and Melbourne Avalon Airport, located in Melbourne is a great option. The cheapest route from Melbourne to Townsville is MEL — TSV with an average price of $242 RT during the month of March.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)$242
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Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) to Townsville Airport (TSV)$570
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Easily compare return flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Melbourne to Townsville by changing tabs
Jetstar
10 May
MEL16:00Melbourne
3h 05m
TSV19:05Townsville
12 May
TSV19:45Townsville
3h 10m
MEL22:55Melbourne
Multiple Airlines
21 Apr
MEL07:10Melbourne
5h 20m
1 stop
TSV12:30Townsville
22 Apr
TSV19:45Townsville
3h 10m
MEL22:55Melbourne
Virgin Australia
11 May
MEL09:10Melbourne
7h 20m
1 stop
TSV16:30Townsville
17 May
TSV09:00Townsville
6h 20m
1 stop
MEL15:20Melbourne
Jetstar
29 May
MEL16:00Melbourne
3h 05m
TSV19:05Townsville
31 May
TSV19:45Townsville
3h 10m
MEL22:55Melbourne
Jetstar
29 Apr
MEL16:00Melbourne
3h 05m
TSV19:05Townsville
13 May
TSV19:45Townsville
3h 10m
MEL22:55Melbourne
Qantas Airways
1 Apr
MEL06:00Melbourne
7h 10m
1 stop
TSV12:10Townsville
23 May
TSV09:20Townsville
7h 55m
1 stop
MEL17:15Melbourne

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne to Townsville

If you're looking for one-way flights from Melbourne to Townsville, view some of our deals below provided by Jetstar and Virgin Australia
Jetstar
4 Sept
MEL17:05Melbourne
3h 00m
TSV20:05Townsville
Virgin Australia
5 Sept
MEL17:10Melbourne
4h 55m
1 stop
TSV22:05Townsville
Jetstar
5 Sept
MEL17:05Melbourne
3h 00m
TSV20:05Townsville

Search last-minute flights to Townsville from Melbourne

Find and compare return flight prices for your last-minute flight from Melbourne to Townsville
Jetstar
7 Apr
MEL07:30Melbourne
26h 10m
1 stop
TSV09:40Townsville
13 Apr
TSV19:45Townsville
3h 10m
MEL22:55Melbourne
Multiple Airlines
7 Apr
MEL20:55Melbourne
36h 45m
2 stops
TSV09:40Townsville
13 Apr
TSV19:45Townsville
3h 10m
MEL22:55Melbourne
Virgin Australia
4 Apr
MEL18:40Melbourne
5h 25m
1 stop
TSV23:05Townsville
7 Apr
TSV06:05Townsville
17h 45m
1 stop
MEL23:50Melbourne
Jetstar
7 Apr
MEL16:00Melbourne
3h 05m
TSV19:05Townsville
13 Apr
TSV19:45Townsville
3h 10m
MEL22:55Melbourne
Multiple Airlines
4 Apr
MEL11:40Melbourne
3h 05m
TSV13:45Townsville
7 Apr
TSV19:45Townsville
3h 10m
MEL22:55Melbourne
Jetstar
4 Apr
MEL20:15Melbourne
13h 25m
1 stop
TSV08:40Townsville
7 Apr
TSV19:45Townsville
3h 10m
MEL22:55Melbourne

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Townsville

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to Townsville with momondo
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JetstarPriceFrom $222Free cancellationRating
6.8
720 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $225Free cancellationRating
7.7
729 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $394Free cancellationRating
7.7
1,060 reviews
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Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Melbourne to Townsville flight tickets
Virgin Australia
11 May
MEL09:10Melbourne
7h 20m
1 stop
TSV16:30Townsville
17 May
TSV09:00Townsville
6h 20m
1 stop
MEL15:20Melbourne
Virgin Australia
21 Apr
MEL07:10Melbourne
5h 20m
1 stop
TSV12:30Townsville
22 Apr
TSV06:05Townsville
7h 15m
1 stop
MEL13:20Melbourne
Virgin Australia
29 May
MEL06:00Melbourne
6h 30m
2 stops
TSV12:30Townsville
31 May
TSV06:05Townsville
6h 15m
1 stop
MEL12:20Melbourne

Jetstar flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Our best Jetstar deals on Melbourne to Townsville flight tickets
Jetstar
10 May
MEL16:00Melbourne
3h 05m
TSV19:05Townsville
12 May
TSV19:45Townsville
3h 10m
MEL22:55Melbourne
Jetstar
29 May
MEL16:00Melbourne
3h 05m
TSV19:05Townsville
31 May
TSV19:45Townsville
3h 10m
MEL22:55Melbourne
Jetstar
29 Apr
MEL16:00Melbourne
3h 05m
TSV19:05Townsville
13 May
TSV19:45Townsville
3h 10m
MEL22:55Melbourne

  • How far is Melbourne to Townsville by plane?

    Melbourne and Townsville are 2068.3 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 3h 05m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Townsville Airport?

    Prices for flights from Melbourne to Townsville Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Townsville Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Townsville Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Townsville Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Townsville Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Townsville Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Townsville Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


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Finding the right flight to Townsville from Melbourne is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Townsville quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Townsville with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Melbourne to Townsville flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Melbourne and Townsville by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Townsville from Melbourne. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.


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