Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Townsville flights typically cost between $298 and $484 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $272 on Jetstar (21 Oct–28 Oct).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to Townsville flights typically cost between $298 and $484 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $272 on Jetstar (21 Oct–28 Oct).

Question 2

How often are flights from Melbourne to Townsville delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 34% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Townsville have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Townsville flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 35% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Townsville flights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

For as low as $272, Jetstar can have you in Townsville from Melbourne Airport in 3h. Airlines will cover a distance of 2055 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at $152, 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 $232 and $284, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Townsville for 55% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $114. Virgin Australia flights start at $222 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $232 one-way.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville (average of $258). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $476). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Townsville ranges from 10.0 - 290.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 290.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Townsville when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Townsville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.0 C).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville is generally $347, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $119. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Townsville), you can expect to pay $238 for that flight.

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville consider choosing Alliance Airlines(82%), Qantas Airways(72%) or Jetstar(62%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville, you may want to consider flying on Jetstar, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to TSV?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

What airport do you fly into for flights to Townsville from Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Townsville that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Townsville flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Townsville from Melbourne today with Cheapflights!

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Townsville from Melbourne.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Townsville with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Townsville from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Townsville become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Melbourne to Townsville on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	$272
One-way from	$189
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$367
Good round-trip deal	$293 or less
Good one-way deal	$213 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$150	Average$318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$232	Average$516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$284	Average$626	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville from $189

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to TSV?

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 much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Townsville flights typically cost between $298 and $484 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $272 on Jetstar (21 Oct–28 Oct).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Townsville delayed?

About 34% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Townsville have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 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 35% of flights being delayed.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, 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.

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Melbourne Airport to Townsville flights typically cost between $298 and $484 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $272 on Jetstar (21 Oct–28 Oct).