Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville from $115
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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TSV
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
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 75 days in advance, depart on a Saturday 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 13 February 2026.
Tue 11/817:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 18/821:05
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$249
Fri 13/316:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 15/319:00
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$269
Fri 27/216:15
MEL
-
TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 3/319:00
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$274
Wed 25/216:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 1/319:00
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$287
Sat 28/316:15
MEL
-
TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sat 4/417:25
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$300
Fri 27/317:25
MEL
-
TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Fri 3/420:05
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$303
Fri 19/617:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 22/621:05
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$332
Fri 6/316:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 9/320:10
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$344
Sun 12/417:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Thu 16/421:05
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/2$348
Wed 22/717:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 26/721:05
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$349
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 13 February 2026.
Fri 27/216:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 3/319:00
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$274
Sun 12/406:00
MEL
-
TSV
1 stop5h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/421:05
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$359
Wed 25/216:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 1/319:00
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$287
Sat 28/316:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sat 4/417:25
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$300
Fri 27/317:25
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Fri 3/420:05
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$303
Fri 6/316:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 9/320:10
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$344
Sun 12/417:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Thu 16/421:05
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/2$348
Fri 13/306:05
MEL
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TSV
1 stop10h 35m
Jetstar
Sun 15/319:00
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$356
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 13 February 2026.
Fri 13/316:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 15/319:00
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$269
Fri 27/216:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 3/319:00
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$274
Wed 25/216:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 1/319:00
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$287
Sat 28/316:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sat 4/417:25
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$300
Fri 27/317:25
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Fri 3/420:05
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$303
Fri 6/316:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 9/320:10
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$344
Sun 12/417:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Thu 16/421:05
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/2$348
Thu 9/417:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Fri 10/421:05
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$372
Tue 7/417:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Fri 24/421:05
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/2$373
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Townsville
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville. Data last updated 13 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 25/216:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 1/319:00
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$287
Thu 26/207:40
MEL
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TSV
1 stop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/320:10
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$375
Fri 27/216:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 3/319:00
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$274
Fri 6/316:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 9/320:10
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$344
Fri 6/307:10
MEL
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TSV
1 stop4h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/320:10
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$366
Fri 13/316:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 15/319:00
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$269
Fri 13/316:10
MEL
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TSV
1 stop6h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/319:00
TSV
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$362
Thu 26/306:15
MEL
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TSV
1 stop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/320:05
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$361
Fri 27/317:25
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Fri 3/420:05
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$303
Sat 28/316:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sat 4/417:25
TSV
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MEL
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$300
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 13 February 2026.
Fri 27/216:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/2$115
Wed 25/316:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$119
Wed 25/216:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$127
Tue 24/216:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$144
Tue 17/216:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$158
Thu 16/417:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/2$174
Fri 13/316:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$175
Sun 5/417:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$201
Mon 16/317:25
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/2$209
Mon 4/517:15
MEL
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TSV
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/2$215
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 13 February 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 13 February 2026.
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MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Fri 27/2
16:15-18:15
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Tue 3/3
19:00-23:05
Nonstop3h 05m
$274
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Wed 25/2
16:15-18:15
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Sun 1/3
19:00-23:05
Nonstop3h 05m
$287
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sat 28/3
16:15-18:15
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Sat 4/4
17:25-21:30
Nonstop3h 05m
$300
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Fri 27/3
17:25-19:25
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Fri 3/4
20:05-00:10
Nonstop3h 05m
$303
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Fri 6/3
16:15-18:15
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Mon 9/3
20:10-00:15
Nonstop3h 05m
$344
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
17:15-20:15
Nonstop3h 00m
Townsville
Thu 16/4
21:05-00:10
Nonstop3h 05m
$348
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
06:05-15:40
1 stop10h 35m
Townsville
Sun 15/3
19:00-23:05
Nonstop3h 05m
$356
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
06:00-11:00
1 stop5h 00m
Townsville
Thu 16/4
21:05-00:10
Nonstop3h 05m
$359
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Fri 27/2
16:15-18:15
Nonstop3h 00m
$115
MelbourneTownsville
MEL - TSV
MELTSV
Melbourne
Wed 25/3
16:15-18:15
Nonstop3h 00m
$119
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville (average of $113). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $216). 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 13 February 2026.
When flying from Melbourne Airport 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.
How often are flights from Melbourne to Townsville delayed?
About 31% 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 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 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, Alliance Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% 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 13 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, andJetstar
from Melbourne Airport to Townsville. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Townsville from Melbourne?
Located just 4.5 km from the city centre, Townsville is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Townsville from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Townsville (TSV) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily inbound flight from Melbourne from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?
For as low as $274, Jetstar can have you in Townsville from Melbourne Airport in 3h. Airlines will cover a distance of 2055 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville round-trip?
Currently priced at $172, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne Airport 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 $215 and $258, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Townsville for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Townsville one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $102. Virgin Australia flights start at $204 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $223 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville consider choosing Alliance Airlines(93%), Qantas Airways(69%) or Jetstar(45%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville is generally $212, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $111. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Townsville), you can expect to pay $249 for that flight.
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 Airport to Townsville?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville (average of $113). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $216). 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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