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Cheap flights from Townsville to Melbourne from $181

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Jetstar Logo
21:00 - 00:10TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
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17:10 - 20:10MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$239Jetstar
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Sat, 13 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
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21:00 - 00:10TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
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17:10 - 20:10MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$256Jetstar
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Fri, 5 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
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21:00 - 00:10TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
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17:10 - 20:10MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$267Jetstar
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Jetstar Logo
20:10 - 00:15TSV-MEL
3h 05mdirect
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17:25 - 19:25MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$276Jetstar
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Fri, 28 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
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18:50 - 23:00TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
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16:10 - 18:10MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$287Jetstar
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Fri, 17 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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18:50 - 23:00TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
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16:10 - 18:10MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$290Jetstar
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Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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06:05 - 13:20TSV-MEL
7h 15m1 stop
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17:10 - 20:10MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$355
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
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11:40 - 17:20TSV-MEL
5h 40m1 stop
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14:10 - 19:30MEL-TSV
5h 20m1 stop
$468Virgin Australia
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
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06:05 - 13:20TSV-MEL
7h 15m1 stop
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16:10 - 21:45MEL-TSV
6h 35m1 stop
$476Virgin Australia
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Sat, 27 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
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06:05 - 13:20TSV-MEL
6h 15m1 stop
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07:10 - 11:00MEL-TSV
4h 50m1 stop
$482Virgin Australia
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Virgin Australia flights from Townsville to Melbourne

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Townsville to Melbourne flight tickets
Virgin Australia
6 Sept
TSV11:40Townsville
5h 40m
1 stop
MEL17:20Melbourne
13 Sept
MEL14:10Melbourne
5h 20m
1 stop
TSV19:30Townsville
$468
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Virgin Australia
27 Sept
TSV06:05Townsville
7h 15m
1 stop
MEL13:20Melbourne
6 Oct
MEL16:10Melbourne
6h 35m
1 stop
TSV21:45Townsville
$476
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Virgin Australia
5 Oct
TSV06:05Townsville
6h 15m
1 stop
MEL13:20Melbourne
12 Oct
MEL07:10Melbourne
4h 50m
1 stop
TSV11:00Townsville
$482
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Jetstar flights from Townsville to Melbourne

Our best Jetstar deals on Townsville to Melbourne flight tickets
Jetstar
13 Sept
TSV21:00Townsville
3h 10m
MEL00:10Melbourne
15 Sept
MEL17:10Melbourne
3h 00m
TSV20:10Townsville
$239
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Jetstar
5 Sept
TSV21:00Townsville
3h 10m
MEL00:10Melbourne
9 Sept
MEL17:10Melbourne
3h 00m
TSV20:10Townsville
$256
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Jetstar
6 Sept
TSV21:00Townsville
3h 10m
MEL00:10Melbourne
13 Sept
MEL17:10Melbourne
3h 00m
TSV20:10Townsville
$267
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Townsville to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 23 August 2025.
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TownsvilleMelbourne

TSV - MEL

TSVMEL

Townsville

Sat 13/9

21:00-00:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

17:10-20:10

Nonstop3h 00m

$239

TownsvilleMelbourne

TSV - MEL

TSVMEL

Townsville

Fri 5/9

21:00-00:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 9/9

17:10-20:10

Nonstop3h 00m

$256

TownsvilleMelbourne

TSV - MEL

TSVMEL

Townsville

Sat 6/9

21:00-00:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

17:10-20:10

Nonstop3h 00m

$267

TownsvilleMelbourne

TSV - MEL

TSVMEL

Townsville

Fri 28/11

20:10-00:15

Nonstop3h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

17:25-19:25

Nonstop3h 00m

$276

TownsvilleMelbourne

TSV - MEL

TSVMEL

Townsville

Fri 17/10

18:50-23:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

16:10-18:10

Nonstop3h 00m

$287

TownsvilleMelbourne

TSV - MEL

TSVMEL

Townsville

Tue 14/10

18:50-23:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

16:10-18:10

Nonstop3h 00m

$290

TownsvilleMelbourne

TSV - MEL

TSVMEL

Townsville

Sat 6/9

06:05-13:20

1 stop7h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

17:10-20:10

Nonstop3h 00m

$355

TownsvilleMelbourne

TSV - MEL

TSVMEL

Townsville

Sat 6/9

11:40-17:20

1 stop5h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

14:10-19:30

1 stop5h 20m

$468

TownsvilleMelbourne

TSV - MEL

TSVMEL

Townsville

Sat 27/9

06:05-13:20

1 stop7h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 6/10

16:10-21:45

1 stop6h 35m

$476

TownsvilleMelbourne

TSV - MEL

TSVMEL

Townsville

Sun 5/10

06:05-13:20

1 stop6h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

07:10-11:00

1 stop4h 50m

$482

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $301. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of May, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $307.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $340. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Thursday is $465.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne is in the evening. Flights from Townsville to Melbourne during this time can be as low as $383. Flights to Melbourne are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $920. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Townsville to Melbourne flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Townsville when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $372 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Townsville for as low as $294 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Townsville to Melbourne flights?

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

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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Townsville to Melbourne

Fastest flight time

3h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Melbourne

1 airport
The fastest flight from Townsville to Melbourne takes 3h 05m
Direct flights go from Townsville to Melbourne every day.
There is 1 airport near Melbourne: Melbourne (MEL)
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  • How far is Townsville to Melbourne by plane?

    Townsville and Melbourne are 2068.3 km apart from one another. Typically, this will take 3h 05m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne refresh daily.

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

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

    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 Townsville Airport to Melbourne.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Townsville to Melbourne

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JetstarPriceFrom $198Free cancellationRating
6.5
466 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $258Free cancellationRating
7.5
898 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $332Free cancellationRating
7.5
415 reviews
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