Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Townsville from $188

How to find the cheapest flight from
Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV)

MEL - TSV Price	$245 - $395
TSV Temperature	25 - 32 °C
TSV Rainfall	7 - 269 mm

Popular in December High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Cheapest in May Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
Average price $357 Average for round-trip flights in February 2021
Round-trip from $245 From Melbourne to Townsville

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise

Cheapest in

May

Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop

Average price

$357

Average for round-trip flights in February 2021

Round-trip from

$245

From Melbourne to Townsville

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Townsville?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Townsville. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne to Townsville, book at least 51 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 41% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $340 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $387.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Townsville from Melbourne average $290. You can even find prices in May for less than $290, as users have found deals to Townsville from as low as $233. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Townsville from Melbourne. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 32%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Townsville (MEL - TSV)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Townsville in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville in February, March 2021

18 Mar - 28 Mar

$285pp

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

TSV

Townsville

TSV

Townsville

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

18 Mar - 25 Mar

$290pp

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

TSV

Townsville

TSV

Townsville

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

25 Mar - 29 Mar

$324pp

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

TSV

Townsville

TSV

Townsville

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

Melbourne to Townsville 2021 flight deals

19 May - 25 May

$237pp

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

TSV

Townsville

TSV

Townsville

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

27 May - 1 Jun

$267pp

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

TSV

Townsville

TSV

Townsville

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

9 Sep - 20 Sep

$270pp

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

TSV

Townsville

TSV

Townsville

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

Direct flights to Townsville from Melbourne

19 May - 25 May

$237pp

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

TSV

Townsville

TSV

Townsville

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

27 May - 1 Jun

$267pp

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

TSV

Townsville

TSV

Townsville

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

12 Apr - 20 Apr

$271pp

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

TSV

Townsville

TSV

Townsville

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

One-way flights to Townsville from Melbourne

04:30 - 11:35

Qantas Airways

2 stops

8h 05m

MEL - TSV

$320

mytrip.com

15:50 - 15:10

Jetstar

3 stops

24h 20m

MEL - TSV

$403

Kiwi.com

03:10 - 14:40

Virgin Australia

3 stops

12h 30m

MEL - TSV

$422

Jettzy

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Flight FAQs

From Melbourne to Townsville

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Townsville for under $252 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Townsville for under $252. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $237, but on average you can expect to pay $306.

Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Townsville have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from Melbourne to Townsville that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville for under $252 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville under $252. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne to Townsville is less than $300.

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from Melbourne to Townsville was viewed by 2,658 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Does it rain more in Melbourne or Townsville?

When travelling, we recommend packing in preparation to handle common weather conditions. The rainfall in Melbourne is typically less than Townsville. We can gather that this will continue over the next 9 days.

Is Melbourne weather warmer or cooler than Townsville?

Temperatures around the 32 °Cs can be experienced in January. The weather in Townsville is hotter than in Melbourne. Plan for potential changes in flight availability as peak weather approaches in this location.

How long does is the flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

Departing from Melbourne to Townsville will take you 3h. Most flights are nonstop.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Townsville return?

Jetstar, at $238, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Townsville.. This flight start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $175. Users have also found prices from $254 and $320 on Jetstar and Virgin Australia, respectively.

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Destination information for Townsville

3h 02m

31.0 °C

269.0 mm

Airports servicing Melbourne

Melbourne (MEL)

Airports servicing Townsville

Townsville (TSV)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	$163	$258	No cancel fee	74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	$271	$342	No cancel fee	80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	$210	$409	No cancel fee	74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Townsville

Afternoon Midday to 6 PM	100% of flight departures
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Evening 6 PM to midnight	0% of flight departures

Midnight

6 AM

Noon

6 PM

Weekly flight availability

from Melbourne to Townsville

Sunday

2 daily flights

Monday

2 daily flights

Tuesday

0 flights

Wednesday

0 flights

Thursday

2 daily flights

Friday

2 daily flights

Saturday

0 flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville

The best prices from Melbourne to Townsville are usually found in May or April, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from
Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV)

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Townsville?

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville?

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Townsville (MEL - TSV)?

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville in February, March 2021

Melbourne to Townsville 2021 flight deals

Direct flights to Townsville from Melbourne

One-way flights to Townsville from Melbourne