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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville from $173

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TSV
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Townsville are usually found in May or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Townsville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Townsville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 August 2026.

Sat 5/912:00
MEL
-
TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 7/918:55
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/7$237
Wed 9/916:45
MEL
-
TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Wed 16/920:25
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/7$244
Wed 2/916:45
MEL
-
TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 8/920:25
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/7$246
Fri 4/916:45
MEL
-
TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 6/920:25
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/8$263
Mon 16/1117:25
MEL
-
TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sat 21/1119:10
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/7$274
Wed 2/916:45
MEL
-
TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 6/920:25
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/8$289
Mon 31/816:45
MEL
-
TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Fri 4/920:25
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/8$294
Thu 10/916:45
MEL
-
TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 13/920:25
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/7$300
Fri 28/816:45
MEL
-
TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Fri 4/920:25
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/7$308
Thu 22/1016:45
MEL
-
TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 27/1020:05
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/7$313
Wed 26/816:45
MEL
-
TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Wed 2/920:25
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/7$316
Mon 17/820:55
AVV
-
TSV
1 stop12h 35m
Jetstar
Fri 21/821:30
TSV
-
AVV
1 stop22h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/7$411

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Townsville (TSV). 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 3 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$237

One-way from

$173

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$300
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/9-7/9
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Townsville
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Townsville
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Depart

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Price

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Fastest return journey

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

16:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Sun 13/9

20:25-23:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$300

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Fri 28/8

16:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Fri 4/9

20:25-23:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$308

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

16:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Thu 3/9

18:55-22:00

Nonstop3h 05m

$316

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

16:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Sat 5/9

15:50-18:55

Nonstop3h 05m

$335

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

16:45-18:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Sat 10/10

17:25-21:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$357

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

15:15-18:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Wed 30/9

20:25-23:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$375

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

16:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Mon 31/8

20:25-23:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$398

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Thu 8/10

20:50-08:30

1 stop12h 40m

Townsville

Thu 15/10

19:25-23:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$408

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

16:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Wed 26/8

20:25-23:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$418

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

16:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Sun 23/8

20:25-23:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$425

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Townsville from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $260). Flying from Melbourne to Townsville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Townsville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 August 2026.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Townsville. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 August 2026.

The most flights from ME1 to TSV are scheduled on a Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 $253 and $345 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $237 on Jetstar (5 Sept–7 Sept).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Townsville delayed?

About 38% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Townsville have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 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 38% 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 89 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Townsville. 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 Townsville. Reviews last updated 3 August 2026.
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
468 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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
468 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
468 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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
1,074 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
468 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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
6.6
Okay
563 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
468 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Townsville. 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 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 2 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 $158, 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 $226 and $282, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $109 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 $215 and $241, 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: Alliance Airlines (71%), Qantas Airways (68%), Jetstar (66%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Townsville? While on average our users pay $280, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $139. The most popular route (Melbourne - Townsville), is priced around $189.

  • 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 $260). Flying from Melbourne to Townsville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$158Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$226Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$282Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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