Cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville from $113
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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TSV
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Townsville are usually found in March or February, 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 5 January 2026.
Mon 19/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Fri 23/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$309
Mon 11/517:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 16/518:25TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/1$321
Mon 12/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 8/219:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/1$323
Tue 3/216:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 10/208:55TSV - MEL
1 stop9h 15mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$339
Tue 20/120:50MEL - TSV
1 stop12h 30mJetstar
Sat 24/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$346
Sat 31/107:10MEL - TSV
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/219:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$351
Mon 12/109:10MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/219:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$354
Mon 6/417:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 14/421:05TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$357
Tue 12/520:15MEL - TSV
1 stop13h 15mJetstar
Mon 18/521:05TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$358
Mon 19/115:10MEL - TSV
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$363
Mon 11/506:00MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/518:25TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$367
Tue 3/216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop17h 45mJetstar
Tue 10/208:55TSV - AVV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$421
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 5 January 2026.
Mon 11/517:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 16/518:25TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/1$321
Sat 31/107:10MEL - TSV
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/219:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$351
Tue 3/216:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 10/208:55TSV - MEL
1 stop9h 15mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$339
Mon 19/115:10MEL - TSV
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$363
Tue 20/120:50MEL - TSV
1 stop12h 30mJetstar
Sat 24/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$346
Tue 12/520:15MEL - TSV
1 stop13h 15mJetstar
Mon 18/521:05TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$358
Mon 6/417:10MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/421:05TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$400
Sun 18/116:50MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$409
Sun 12/417:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 16/421:05TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$382
Sun 18/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 22/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$397
Sun 12/417:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/417:30TSV - MEL
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$448
Tue 3/216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop17h 45mJetstar
Tue 10/208:55TSV - AVV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$421
Sat 31/120:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Sat 7/208:55TSV - AVV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$442
Mon 19/106:00AVV - TSV
2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/120:55TSV - AVV
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$627
Mon 6/420:55AVV - TSV
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/410:15TSV - AVV
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$630
Tue 12/520:40AVV - TSV
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Mon 18/510:15TSV - AVV
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$541
Mon 11/508:50AVV - TSV
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Sat 16/508:45TSV - AVV
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 2/1$629
Sun 12/420:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Thu 16/410:15TSV - AVV
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$630
Mon 6/420:40AVV - TSV
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Tue 14/410:15TSV - AVV
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$648
Mon 19/116:25AVV - TSV
1 stop17h 45mJetstar
Fri 23/120:55TSV - AVV
1 stop17h 55mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$699
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 5 January 2026.
Mon 19/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Fri 23/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$309
Mon 11/517:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 16/518:25TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/1$321
Mon 6/417:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 14/421:05TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$357
Sun 12/417:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 16/421:05TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$375
Sun 18/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 22/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$397
Tue 12/511:55MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/521:05TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$421
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Townsville
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville. Data last updated 5 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 7/115:10MEL - TSV
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$361
Wed 7/116:10MEL - TSV
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$370
Fri 9/107:10MEL - TSV
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$351
Mon 12/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sun 8/219:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/1$323
Mon 12/109:10MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/219:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$354
Wed 14/120:25MEL - TSV
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Wed 11/219:00TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/1$358
Mon 19/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Fri 23/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$309
Mon 19/115:10MEL - TSV
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$363
Tue 20/120:50MEL - TSV
1 stop12h 30mJetstar
Sat 24/120:10TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$346
Sat 31/120:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Sat 7/208:55TSV - AVV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$442
Tue 3/216:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Tue 10/208:55TSV - MEL
1 stop9h 15mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$339
Tue 3/216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop17h 45mJetstar
Tue 10/208:55TSV - AVV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$421
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 5 January 2026.
Tue 3/216:15MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$113
Sat 31/115:45MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$115
Mon 19/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 2/1$185
Wed 4/220:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$194
Tue 13/117:25MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$205
Wed 4/220:25MEL - TSV
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$218
Tue 3/216:25AVV - TSV
1 stop17h 45mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$228
Sat 31/114:10MEL - TSV
1 stop6h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/1$231
Mon 19/116:25AVV - TSV
1 stop17h 45mJetstar
Deal found 2/1$231
Tue 13/109:10MEL - TSV
1 stop5h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/1$234
Tue 13/120:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$251
Mon 11/508:50AVV - TSV
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Deal found 2/1$252
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 5 January 2026.
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 5 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Townsville that are best for you.
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Melbourne
Fly to
Townsville
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Mon 11/5
17:15-20:15
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Sat 16/5
18:25-21:30
Nonstop3h 05m
$321
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Tue 3/2
16:15-18:15
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Tue 10/2
08:55-19:10
1 stop9h 15m
$339
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Tue 20/1
20:50-08:20
1 stop12h 30m
Townsville
Sat 24/1
20:10-00:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$346
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sat 31/1
07:10-10:55
1 stop4h 45m
Townsville
Sat 7/2
19:00-23:05
Nonstop3h 05m
$351
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Tue 12/5
20:15-09:30
1 stop13h 15m
Townsville
Mon 18/5
21:05-00:10
Nonstop3h 05m
$358
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Mon 19/1
15:10-21:45
1 stop7h 35m
Townsville
Fri 23/1
20:10-00:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$363
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
17:15-20:15
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Thu 16/4
21:05-00:10
Nonstop3h 05m
$382
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sun 18/1
17:25-19:25
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Thu 22/1
20:10-00:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$397
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Mon 6/4
17:10-22:30
1 stop5h 20m
Townsville
Tue 14/4
21:05-00:10
Nonstop3h 05m
$400
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sun 18/1
16:50-21:45
1 stop5h 55m
Townsville
Thu 22/1
20:10-00:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$409
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville
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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 $145). Flying from Melbourne to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 5 January 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 5 January 2026.
The most flights from ME1 to TSV are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, 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 5 January 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.
The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Related info for your journey
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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 $190, 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 $223 and $268, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 42% 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 $215 and $248, 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 (84%), Qantas Airways (60%), Jetstar (36%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Townsville?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Townsville? While on average our users pay $290, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $106. The most popular route (Melbourne - Townsville), is priced around $231.
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 $145). Flying from Melbourne to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 5 January 2026.
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 5 January 2026.
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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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