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$113+ Cheap flights from Townsville

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TSV — MEL
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Townsville

Discover essential information about flights departing from Townsville, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Townsville airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$112

Cheapest round-trip flight

$161

Cheapest airline

Qantas Airways

Most popular destination

Brisbane (BNE)

Good round-trip deal

$291 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Townsville is currently to Melbourne.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Townsville is currently to Brisbane.
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On average, Qantas Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Townsville (avg. price of $367).
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Brisbane (BNE) is currently the most popular flight destination from Townsville (average return price of $260).
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Cheapest flights from Townsville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Townsville. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Fri 9/120:55TSV - BNE
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Mon 12/107:10BNE - TSV
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$225
Tue 10/220:55TSV - BNE
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Wed 11/207:10BNE - TSV
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$227
Tue 5/521:25TSV - BNE
Nonstop1h 45mJetstar
Fri 8/518:40BNE - TSV
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$228
Sun 18/120:55TSV - BNE
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sun 25/107:10BNE - TSV
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$230
Sat 17/120:55TSV - BNE
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sat 24/107:10BNE - TSV
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$233
Fri 16/120:55TSV - BNE
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Fri 23/113:40BNE - TSV
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$234
Thu 15/120:55TSV - BNE
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sat 17/107:10BNE - TSV
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$236
Wed 28/120:55TSV - BNE
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Sat 31/118:20BNE - TSV
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$245
Sun 11/110:05TSV - CNS
Nonstop1h 05mRex
Thu 15/116:10CNS - TSV
Nonstop1h 00mRex
Deal found 2/12$278
Thu 1/120:55TSV - BNE
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Thu 8/107:10BNE - TSV
Nonstop2h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$278
Sat 17/108:55TSV - SYD
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Sat 24/106:40SYD - TSV
Nonstop2h 40mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$283
Sat 21/214:15TSV - BNE
Nonstop1h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 23/220:05BNE - TSV
Nonstop2h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/12$283

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

TownsvilleBrisbane

TSV - BNE

TSVBNE

Townsville

Mon 16/2

20:55-22:45

Nonstop1h 50m

Brisbane

Wed 18/2

07:10-09:10

Nonstop2h 00m

$225

TownsvilleBrisbane

TSV - BNE

TSVBNE

Townsville

Fri 9/1

20:55-22:45

Nonstop1h 50m

Brisbane

Mon 12/1

07:10-09:10

Nonstop2h 00m

$225

TownsvilleBrisbane

TSV - BNE

TSVBNE

Townsville

Tue 5/5

21:25-23:10

Nonstop1h 45m

Brisbane

Fri 8/5

18:40-20:40

Nonstop2h 00m

$228

TownsvilleBrisbane

TSV - BNE

TSVBNE

Townsville

Wed 28/1

20:55-22:45

Nonstop1h 50m

Brisbane

Sat 31/1

07:10-09:10

Nonstop2h 00m

$233

TownsvilleBrisbane

TSV - BNE

TSVBNE

Townsville

Thu 15/1

20:55-22:45

Nonstop1h 50m

Brisbane

Sat 17/1

07:10-09:10

Nonstop2h 00m

$236

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Sun 11/1

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Thu 15/1

16:10-17:10

Nonstop1h 00m

$278

TownsvilleBrisbane

TSV - BNE

TSVBNE

Townsville

Thu 1/1

20:55-22:45

Nonstop1h 50m

Brisbane

Thu 8/1

07:10-09:10

Nonstop2h 00m

$278

TownsvilleSydney

TSV - SYD

TSVSYD

Townsville

Sat 17/1

08:55-12:30

Nonstop2h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/1

06:40-08:20

Nonstop2h 40m

$283

TownsvilleCairns

TSV - CNS

TSVCNS

Townsville

Sun 18/1

10:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 05m

Cairns

Sun 25/1

08:05-09:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$284

TownsvilleMelbourne

TSV - MEL

TSVMEL

Townsville

Fri 20/2

19:00-23:05

Nonstop3h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

16:15-18:15

Nonstop3h 00m

$287

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Travel insights for flights from Townsville

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When is the best time to book a flight from Townsville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Townsville to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Townsville is 41 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Townsville?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville (average of $145). Flying from Townsville in October will prove the most costly (average of $247). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Townsville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Townsville to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 29 November 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Townsville would be wise to consider leaving during Sunday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Monday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Townsville?

When flying from Townsville check dates and pricing for the following: Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $181
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $230
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $242
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,577

What are popular destinations to fly to from Townsville?

Townsville offers frequent flights to Brisbane (218 flights per day), Cairns (63 flights per day) and Sydney (23 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $120
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $112
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $161
Cairns
Cairns
From $143

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Townsville?

The cheapest city to fly to from Townsville is Melbourne, with prices starting at $112. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Melbourne
Melbourne
From $112
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $120
Cairns
Cairns
From $143
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $161

Airline reviews for flights from Townsville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Townsville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Townsville. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Townsville by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
488 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Townsville?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Townsville are Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne Airport. Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne Airport are the most popular locations from Townsville year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Townsville to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Townsville for as low as $112 to Melbourne Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $386 to fly from Townsville.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Townsville to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Rex, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Townsville. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Rex flights from Townsville to Cairns ($143). Jetstar flights from Townsville to Adelaide ($181). Virgin Australia flights from Townsville to Adelaide ($230).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Townsville?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Townsville we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Townsville to Brisbane starting at $977
    Fly from Townsville to Sydney starting at $4,730
    Fly from Townsville to Melbourne Airport starting at $6,882

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Townsville?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Townsville to anywhere, put Brisbane on your list as prices start at $21,815 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Townsville?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Townsville is November. The most expensive month for flights is October. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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