Cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville from $201
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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TSV
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Townsville are usually found in February or March, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Tuesday
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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 12 December 2025.
Thu 25/1207:10MEL - TSV
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1217:55TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$448
Thu 25/1216:55MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 31/1217:55TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$460
Fri 12/1207:10MEL - TSV
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1217:55TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$476
Thu 25/1209:10MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Wed 31/1206:05TSV - MEL
1 stop6h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12$485
Thu 11/1208:10MEL - TSV
1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 14/1217:20TSV - MEL
1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12$502
Fri 12/1216:50MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia
Wed 31/1206:05TSV - MEL
1 stop6h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/12$527
Thu 11/1207:10MEL - TSV
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1220:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$637
Fri 26/1208:10MEL - TSV
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1220:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$644
Fri 12/1217:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 31/1217:55TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$668
Fri 26/1206:00AVV - TSV
2 stops8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1214:15TSV - AVV
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$972
Fri 12/1216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1209:00TSV - AVV
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$984
Sun 28/1216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/108:55TSV - AVV
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,374
Best flights from Melbourne to Townsville
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Fri 9/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Fri 16/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$302
Wed 7/116:10MEL - TSV
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$324
Sat 17/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 24/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$320
Sat 17/107:10MEL - TSV
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$351
Wed 7/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 14/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$344
Fri 9/122:00MEL - TSV
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$353
Wed 7/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Mon 12/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$348
Sat 10/110:05MEL - TSV
1 stop11h 15mJetstar
Sat 17/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$351
Sun 12/417:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 16/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$407
Fri 5/617:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 7/610:15TSV - MEL
1 stop8h 00mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$416
Sat 17/106:00AVV - TSV
1 stop27h 20mJetstar
Sat 24/120:55TSV - AVV
1 stop17h 55mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$436
Sat 10/110:20AVV - TSV
2 stops7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/106:05TSV - AVV
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$787
Wed 7/120:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Wed 14/108:55TSV - AVV
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$511
Wed 4/320:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Sun 8/308:55TSV - AVV
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$553
Thu 1/116:25AVV - TSV
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/106:05TSV - AVV
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$946
Fri 2/116:25AVV - TSV
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/114:15TSV - AVV
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$958
Sun 12/420:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Thu 16/410:15TSV - AVV
1 stop10h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$607
Fri 26/1206:00AVV - TSV
2 stops8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1214:15TSV - AVV
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$972
Fri 5/608:50AVV - TSV
1 stop5h 40mJetstar
Sun 7/610:15TSV - AVV
1 stop5h 50mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$701
Fri 9/120:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Fri 16/108:55TSV - AVV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$784
Direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Townsville based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Fri 9/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Fri 16/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$302
Sat 17/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 24/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$320
Sat 10/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 17/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$341
Wed 7/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 14/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$344
Sun 12/417:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 16/421:05TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$407
Thu 25/1216:55MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 31/1217:55TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$460
Thu 1/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 4/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$470
Fri 2/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 6/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$532
Fri 2/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 7/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$541
Sun 4/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Fri 23/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$697
Fri 26/1217:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 30/1220:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$786
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Townsville
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 25/1207:10MEL - TSV
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1217:55TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$448
Thu 1/108:10MEL - TSV
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$389
Wed 7/116:10MEL - TSV
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$332
Wed 7/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 14/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$344
Wed 7/117:10MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 14/111:40TSV - MEL
1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12$436
Fri 9/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Fri 16/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$302
Fri 9/122:00MEL - TSV
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$353
Fri 9/117:10MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Fri 16/117:15TSV - MEL
1 stop5h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12$440
Sat 10/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 17/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$341
Sat 10/120:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/106:05TSV - AVV
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$467
Sat 17/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 24/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$320
Sat 17/106:00AVV - TSV
1 stop27h 20mJetstar
Sat 24/120:55TSV - AVV
1 stop17h 55mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$436
One-way flights from Melbourne to Townsville
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Townsville. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Wed 4/316:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$201
Tue 6/120:50MEL - TSV
1 stop12h 30mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$222
Tue 6/122:50MEL - TSV
1 stop10h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12$233
Tue 6/120:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$249
Thu 1/109:10MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/12$251
Thu 1/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$282
Wed 4/315:00AVV - TSV
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$386
Thu 1/106:00AVV - TSV
2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$427
Tue 30/1216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop17h 45mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$518
Tue 30/1216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$625
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 12 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Townsville 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 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Townsville that are best for you.
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Melbourne
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Townsville
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Fri 9/1
17:25-19:25
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Fri 16/1
20:10-00:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$302
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sat 17/1
17:25-19:25
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Sat 24/1
20:10-00:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$320
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Wed 7/1
16:10-21:45
1 stop6h 35m
Townsville
Mon 12/1
20:10-00:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$324
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Wed 7/1
17:25-19:25
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Wed 14/1
20:10-00:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$344
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Wed 7/1
17:25-19:25
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Mon 12/1
20:10-00:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$348
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sat 17/1
07:10-10:55
1 stop4h 45m
Townsville
Sat 24/1
20:10-00:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$351
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sat 10/1
10:05-20:20
1 stop11h 15m
Townsville
Sat 17/1
20:10-00:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$351
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Fri 9/1
22:00-08:15
1 stop11h 15m
Townsville
Fri 16/1
20:10-00:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$353
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
17:10-20:10
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Thu 16/4
21:00-00:10
Nonstop3h 10m
$407
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Fri 5/6
17:15-20:15
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Sun 7/6
10:15-18:15
1 stop8h 00m
$416
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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.
Estimated return price
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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 $146). Flying from Melbourne to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 12 December 2025.
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from Melbourne to Townsville by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.
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 12 December 2025.
The most flights from ME1 to TSV are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Townsville delayed?
About 28% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Townsville have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 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 at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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, Alliance Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.
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 12 December 2025.
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.
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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 1 inbound flight 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 $195, 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 $225 and $270, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Townsville one-way?
$106 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 $217 and $249, 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 (80%), Qantas Airways (65%), Jetstar (50%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Townsville?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Townsville? While on average our users pay $315, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $120. The most popular route (Melbourne - Townsville), is priced around $215.
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 $146). Flying from Melbourne to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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.
Explore flights to Townsville departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Townsville
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Townsville. 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 12 December 2025.
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Certainly. Search results for flights to Townsville from Melbourne shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.
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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Melbourne to Townsville flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.
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