Cheap flights from Townsville to Melbourne from $155
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TSV — MEL
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Townsville to Melbourne are usually found in May or March, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday
Cheap flight deals from Townsville to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Townsville (TSV) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 July 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Townsville to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 July 2025.
Mon 11/821:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Tue 19/817:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 20/7$264
Mon 11/817:25TSV - MEL
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/817:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$360
Wed 3/913:10TSV - MEL
1 stop7h 10mVirgin Australia
Wed 10/910:10MEL - TSV
1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/7$482
Mon 11/810:10TSV - AVV
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Tue 19/820:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Deal found 20/7$529
Mon 22/910:10TSV - AVV
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/920:40AVV - TSV
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$785
Best flights from Townsville to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Townsville to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 July 2025.
Mon 11/821:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Tue 19/817:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 20/7$264
Mon 11/817:25TSV - MEL
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/817:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$360
Wed 3/913:10TSV - MEL
1 stop7h 10mVirgin Australia
Wed 10/910:10MEL - TSV
1 stop6h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/7$482
Tue 12/810:10TSV - AVV
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Wed 20/820:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Deal found 21/7$503
Mon 22/910:10TSV - AVV
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/920:40AVV - TSV
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$785
Direct flights from Townsville to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Townsville to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 22 July 2025.
Mon 11/821:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Tue 19/817:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 20/7$264
Thu 27/1106:50TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1217:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$542
Last-minute flights from Townsville to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Townsville to Melbourne. Data last updated 22 July 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 30/711:40TSV - MEL
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/721:40MEL - TSV
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,667
Wed 30/709:00TSV - MEL
1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 30/717:10MEL - TSV
1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/7$1,850
Wed 30/706:00TSV - MEL
1 stop5h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 30/715:30MEL - TSV
2 stops6h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/7$5,134
Wed 6/806:00TSV - MEL
1 stop5h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 8/811:15MEL - TSV
1 stop8h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/7$827
Wed 6/810:10TSV - AVV
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/814:55AVV - TSV
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$896
Mon 11/821:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Tue 19/817:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 20/7$264
Mon 11/817:25TSV - MEL
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/817:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$360
Mon 11/810:10TSV - AVV
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Tue 19/820:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Deal found 20/7$529
Sun 24/806:05TSV - MEL
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 31/816:10MEL - TSV
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/7$511
Sun 24/820:25TSV - MEL
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 31/818:55MEL - TSV
2 stops24h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/7$1,608
One-way flights from Townsville to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Townsville to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 22 July 2025.
Thu 28/821:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 21/7$155
Thu 28/813:10TSV - MEL
1 stop7h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/7$241
Thu 28/810:10TSV - AVV
1 stop10h 05mJetstar
Deal found 21/7$252
Thu 28/817:25TSV - AVV
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$299
Thu 28/806:05TSV - MEL
2 stops8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7$318
Thu 2/1009:20TSV - MEL
1 stop6h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/7$387
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 July 2025.
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Townsville
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Melbourne
Route
Depart
Return
Price
TownsvilleMelbourne
TSV - MEL
TSVMEL
Townsville
Mon 11/8
21:00-00:10
Nonstop3h 10m
Melbourne
Tue 19/8
17:10-20:10
Nonstop3h 00m
$264
TownsvilleMelbourne
TSV - MEL
TSVMEL
Townsville
Mon 11/8
17:25-23:50
1 stop6h 25m
Melbourne
Tue 19/8
17:10-20:10
Nonstop3h 00m
$360
TownsvilleMelbourne
TSV - MEL
TSVMEL
Townsville
Wed 3/9
13:10-20:20
1 stop7h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 10/9
10:10-16:40
1 stop6h 30m
$482
TownsvilleMelbourne
TSV - AVV
TSVAVV
Townsville
Tue 12/8
10:10-22:50
1 stop12h 40m
Melbourne Avalon
Wed 20/8
20:55-09:30
1 stop12h 35m
$503
TownsvilleMelbourne
TSV - AVV
TSVAVV
Townsville
Mon 22/9
10:10-16:05
1 stop5h 55m
Melbourne Avalon
Sun 28/9
20:40-08:20
1 stop11h 40m
$785
TownsvilleMelbourne
TSV - MEL
TSVMEL
Townsville
Thu 28/8
21:00-00:10
Nonstop3h 10m
$155
TownsvilleMelbourne
TSV - MEL
TSVMEL
Townsville
Thu 28/8
13:10-20:20
1 stop7h 10m
$241
TownsvilleMelbourne
TSV - AVV
TSVAVV
Townsville
Thu 28/8
10:10-20:15
1 stop10h 05m
$252
TownsvilleMelbourne
TSV - AVV
TSVAVV
Townsville
Thu 28/8
17:25-09:45
2 stops16h 20m
$299
TownsvilleMelbourne
TSV - MEL
TSVMEL
Townsville
Thu 28/8
06:05-14:15
2 stops8h 10m
$318
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Best time to book a flight from Townsville to Melbourne
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Townsville to Melbourne
How far ahead should I book a flight from Townsville to Melbourne?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Townsville to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 18 July 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Townsville to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Townsville to Melbourne?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Townsville to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TSV to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Townsville to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 July 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Townsville to Melbourne in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 61% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Townsville to Melbourne?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Townsville to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Townsville to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 22 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, andJetstar from Townsville to Melbourne to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Townsville to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly from for flights from Townsville to Melbourne?
Townsville (TSV), located 4.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Townsville to Melbourne. 3 airlines have flights from Townsville to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Townsville to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Melbourne per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Townsville to Melbourne round-trip?
Jetstar, at $264, was found to be the cheapest airline from Townsville to Melbourne. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Virgin Australia. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Townsville to Melbourne one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Townsville to Melbourne are Jetstar ($155), Virgin Australia ($241), and Qantas Airways ($387).
What are the most reliable airlines from Townsville to Melbourne?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Townsville to Melbourne consider choosing Alliance Airlines(88%), Qantas Airways(78%) or Jetstar(67%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Melbourne?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $129. While the most popular route (Townsville - Melbourne) can be booked for $247 on average our data indicates $317 when flying from Townsville to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Townsville to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Townsville to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Townsville to Melbourne?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Townsville to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Townsville to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Top 3 airlines flying from Townsville to Melbourne
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Townsville to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 July 2025.
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