Cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville from $162
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
2 Jan — 9 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 87 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 3 December 2025.
Thu 4/1209:10MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1219:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$416
Fri 12/1206:15MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1217:55TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$424
Fri 12/1217:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 31/1217:55TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$493
Fri 12/1216:50MEL - TSV
1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 31/1206:05TSV - MEL
1 stop15h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/12$499
Mon 1/1216:50MEL - TSV
1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 3/1217:15TSV - MEL
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/11$503
Tue 30/1215:10MEL - TSV
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$537
Wed 17/1220:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Sun 21/1208:55TSV - AVV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$906
Fri 12/1216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1206:00TSV - AVV
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,024
Tue 30/1216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/106:00TSV - AVV
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,037
Wed 17/1220:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Sat 20/1208:55TSV - AVV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 30/11$1,088
Fri 12/1216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1206:00TSV - AVV
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,092
Thu 18/1220:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Mon 22/1208:55TSV - AVV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$1,095
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 3 December 2025.
Mon 30/317:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 5/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$378
Fri 12/1206:15MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1217:55TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$424
Sun 12/417:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 16/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$380
Mon 30/317:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 9/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$392
Mon 30/318:40MEL - TSV
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$448
Wed 1/407:10MEL - TSV
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/417:20TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$448
Wed 1/417:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Mon 6/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$419
Sun 29/318:40MEL - TSV
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$464
Sun 29/317:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 8/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$438
Wed 1/417:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 7/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$439
Sat 4/414:30MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Mon 6/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$456
Tue 28/408:50AVV - TSV
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/421:25TSV - AVV
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$676
Wed 1/420:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Tue 7/410:15TSV - AVV
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$593
Sun 12/420:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Thu 16/410:15TSV - AVV
1 stop10h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$630
Mon 4/508:50AVV - TSV
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/521:25TSV - AVV
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$918
Fri 12/1216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1214:15TSV - AVV
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,031
Tue 30/1216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/106:00TSV - AVV
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,037
Wed 17/1220:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Sun 21/1208:55TSV - AVV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$906
Sun 4/116:25AVV - TSV
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/114:15TSV - AVV
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,068
Thu 18/1220:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Mon 22/1208:55TSV - AVV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$1,095
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 3 December 2025.
Wed 14/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 21/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 30/11$313
Tue 31/317:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 4/417:20TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$354
Tue 31/317:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 9/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$368
Mon 30/317:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 4/417:20TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$378
Sun 12/417:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 16/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$380
Tue 31/317:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Fri 10/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$384
Sun 12/417:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 18/418:20TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 30/11$386
Mon 30/317:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 9/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$392
Tue 31/317:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Mon 6/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$401
Sat 21/216:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 1/319:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 30/11$407
Fri 3/417:10MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 5/421:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$409
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Townsville
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville. Data last updated 3 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 12/1206:15MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1217:55TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$424
Fri 12/1217:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 31/1217:55TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$493
Fri 12/1216:50MEL - TSV
1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 31/1206:05TSV - MEL
1 stop15h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/12$499
Fri 12/1206:00MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia
Sun 14/1214:15TSV - MEL
1 stop9h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/12$592
Fri 12/1206:15MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1220:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$662
Fri 12/1217:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 14/1220:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$741
Fri 12/1216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1214:15TSV - AVV
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,031
Fri 12/1207:00MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 31/1209:00TSV - MEL
2 stops8h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,063
Fri 12/1216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1206:00TSV - AVV
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,092
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 3 December 2025.
Wed 4/316:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$162
Tue 24/316:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$165
Tue 27/115:45MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 30/11$197
Wed 10/1217:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$203
Tue 6/122:00MEL - TSV
1 stop12h 10mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$235
Fri 12/1206:00MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/12$236
Wed 10/1211:10MEL - TSV
1 stop6h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/12$238
Tue 27/116:25AVV - TSV
1 stop17h 45mJetstar
Deal found 30/11$239
Thu 1/107:10MEL - TSV
1 stop4h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/12$249
Fri 2/106:00MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/12$252
Tue 16/1217:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$255
Tue 6/120:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$262
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 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 3 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
Mon 30/3
17:10-19:10
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Sun 5/4
21:00-00:10
Nonstop3h 10m
$378
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
17:10-20:10
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Thu 16/4
21:00-00:10
Nonstop3h 10m
$380
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Mon 30/3
17:10-19:10
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Thu 9/4
21:00-00:10
Nonstop3h 10m
$392
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Wed 1/4
17:10-19:10
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Mon 6/4
21:00-00:10
Nonstop3h 10m
$419
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Fri 12/12
06:15-10:55
1 stop5h 40m
Townsville
Wed 31/12
17:55-22:00
Nonstop3h 05m
$424
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sun 29/3
17:10-19:10
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Wed 8/4
21:00-00:10
Nonstop3h 10m
$438
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Wed 1/4
17:10-19:10
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Tue 7/4
21:00-00:10
Nonstop3h 10m
$439
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Mon 30/3
18:40-22:30
1 stop4h 50m
Townsville
Wed 8/4
21:00-00:10
Nonstop3h 10m
$448
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Wed 1/4
07:10-11:00
1 stop4h 50m
Townsville
Sat 4/4
17:20-21:30
Nonstop3h 10m
$448
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sat 4/4
14:30-16:30
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Mon 6/4
21:00-00:10
Nonstop3h 10m
$456
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville
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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 $148). Flying from Melbourne to Townsville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 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.
How often are flights from Melbourne to Townsville delayed?
About 26% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Townsville have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 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 14% 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 3 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 $199, 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 $228 and $274, 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?
$108 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 $220 and $253, 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 $128. The most popular route (Melbourne - Townsville), is priced around $351.
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 $148). Flying from Melbourne to Townsville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 3 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 3 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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