Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

$123 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 Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from $190 and $1,296, respectively.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Townsville (TSV), located 4.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Townsville. 4 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.

Question 3

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

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 (73%), Qantas Airways (73%), Virgin Australia (0%).

Question 4

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 3 direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville under $300. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne to Townsville is less than $247.

Question 5

Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne to Townsville for under $300?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 15+ open flights from Melbourne to Townsville within the next 7 days for less than $300.

Question 6

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Townsville? While on average our users pay $225, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $116. The most popular route (Melbourne Avalon - Townsville), is priced around $396.

Question 7

How popular is this Melbourne to Townsville flight route?

Accepted Answer

The Melbourne to Townsville flight path 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Flights from Melbourne to Townsville lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Melbourne to Townsville in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $232.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at $238, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne to Townsville and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Virgin Australia for as low as $379. Jetstar is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Airnorth are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Townsville.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 12% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne to Townsville, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 20% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $425 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $436.

Question 13

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Townsville for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Townsville for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $238, but on average you can expect to pay $368.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Townsville (ME1 - TSV)?

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Townsville in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

ME1 - TSV	Price	$194 - $313
TSV	Temperature	19 - 27 °C
TSV	Precipitation	10 - 290 mm

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
17%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
82%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	2daily flights
Monday	3daily flights
Tuesday	2daily flights
Wednesday	3daily flights
Thursday	2daily flights
Friday	0daily flights
Saturday	2daily 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 Sunday

How to find the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Townsville

All the information you need to plan the best ME1 to TSV flight in 2022: compare Melbourne to Townsville flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Townsville.

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