Cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville from $189

If you are unable to visit Townsville during the month of May, then departing from Melbourne during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $274.

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Townsville. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $317. Flights from Melbourne to Townsville on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $396. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Our data shows that the cheapest Melbourne to Townsville flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Townsville in the afternoon for as low as $336. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $677 on average. Flights to Townsville from Melbourne in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Townsville from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Townsville for around $350 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Townsville from Melbourne for as low as $274 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Townsville flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Jetstar and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Townsville

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Townsville from Melbourne according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 79% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Townsville. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Townsville on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 34% of flights between Melbourne and Townsville have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 102 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Thursday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Tuesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, Jetstar have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 35% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of November 2026, 2 flights take off from Melbourne and land in Townsville each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00, with 54% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of November 2026, 20 flights take off from Melbourne and land in Townsville each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 20% of weekly flights taking off on this day.