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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville from $199

MEL — TSV
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Townsville are usually found in May or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Wed 2/1217:25 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Wed 9/1220:05 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 7/11$278
Sat 5/1216:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 6/1220:05 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 8/11$284
Wed 2/1217:25 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 6/1220:05 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 7/11$287
Wed 9/1217:25 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Wed 16/1220:05 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 7/11$288
Fri 27/1117:25 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sun 29/1120:05 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 4/11$310
Sat 28/1116:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sat 5/1219:15 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 8/11$335
Wed 2/1206:00 -
1 stop5h 55m
Wed 9/1220:05 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 7/11$355
Sat 28/1116:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Fri 4/1220:05 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 4/11$361
Sat 5/1214:10 -
1 stop6h 45m
Sun 6/1220:05 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 6/11$365
Fri 27/1106:40 -
1 stop5h 15m
Sun 29/1120:05 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 6/11$371
Wed 2/1216:10 -
1 stop6h 35m
Sun 6/1220:05 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 7/11$376
Wed 9/1221:15 -
1 stop12h 55m
Wed 16/1209:45 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 7/11$514

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville

Round-trip from

$278

One-way from

$199

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$314
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/12-9/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Townsville
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Townsville
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneTownsville

MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville

MELTSV

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

16:40-18:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

MelbourneTownsville

AVV Melbourne Avalon - TSV Townsville

AVVTSV

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 11/1

06:00-08:10

1 stop27h 10m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

MelbourneTownsville

MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville

MELTSV

Melbourne

Thu 17/12

17:25-19:25

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$202

MelbourneTownsville

MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville

MELTSV

Melbourne

Fri 25/12

17:25-19:25

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$221

MelbourneTownsville

MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville

MELTSV

Melbourne

Fri 25/12

07:10-13:35

1 stop7h 25m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$253

MelbourneTownsville

MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville

MELTSV

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

17:25-19:25

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$274

MelbourneTownsville

MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville

MELTSV

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

12:10-16:30

1 stop5h 20m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$275

MelbourneTownsville

MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville

MELTSV

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

09:10-13:35

1 stop5h 25m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$285

MelbourneTownsville

AVV Melbourne Avalon - TSV Townsville

AVVTSV

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 24/11

21:15-09:10

1 stop12h 55m

Townsville

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$288

MelbourneTownsville

MEL Melbourne - TSV Townsville

MELTSV

Melbourne

Wed 9/12

17:25-19:25

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Wed 16/12

20:05-00:10

Nonstop3h 05m

$288

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Townsville

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville (average of $268). Flying from Melbourne to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $483). 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 MEL to TSV?

When flying from Melbourne to Townsville, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Townsville

The most flights from ME1 to TSV are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Townsville flights typically cost between $291 and $374 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $278 on Jetstar (2 Dec–9 Dec).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Townsville delayed?

About 34% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Townsville have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Townsville flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Townsville flights?

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 35% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Townsville, you should look to book at least 86 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne to Townsville have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
483 reviews
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Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
483 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,123 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
578 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Townsville from Melbourne?

    Townsville (TSV), located 4.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Townsville. 3 airlines have flights to Townsville from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Townsville should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

    Departing from Melbourne to Townsville will take you 3h. The distance between Melbourne and Townsville is about 2055 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Townsville round-trip?

    Currently priced at $157, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne to Townsville and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $244 and $289, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Townsville one-way?

    $116 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $228 and $235, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Townsville?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne to Townsville on time: Malaysia Airlines (100%), Alliance Airlines (91%), Qantas Airways (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Townsville? While on average our users pay $360, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $121. The most popular route (Melbourne - Townsville), is priced around $294.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Townsville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Townsville flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville 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 Melbourne to Townsville?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville (average of $268). Flying from Melbourne to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $483). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Townsville

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$157Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$244Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$289Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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