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Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $88 and round-trip from $163. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      TSV 8:05 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:10 AM
      Townsville - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $163 $223
      27% off
      27% off
      $223 $163
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      TSV 8:05 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:10 AM
      Townsville - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $166 $223
      26% off
      26% off
      $223 $166
    • MEL 4:40 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 6:40 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      TSV 8:05 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:10 AM
      Townsville - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $167 $223
      25% off
      25% off
      $223 $167
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      TSV 8:05 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:10 AM
      Townsville - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $173
      22% off
      $223 $173
    • MEL 4:40 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 6:40 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      TSV 7:15 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:20 PM
      Townsville - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $181
      19% off
      $223 $181
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      TSV 8:05 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:10 AM
      Townsville - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $187
      16% off
      $223 $187
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      TSV 7:15 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      MEL 11:20 PM
      Townsville - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $187
      16% off
      $223 $187
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      TSV 8:05 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:10 AM
      Townsville - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $187
      16% off
      $223 $187
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      TSV 8:05 PM
      3h 5m
      Nonstop
      MEL 12:10 AM
      Townsville - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $192
      14% off
      $223 $192
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
      TSV 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:00 PM
      Townsville - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $88 $131
      33% off
      33% off
      $131 $88
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $91 $131
      31% off
      31% off
      $131 $91
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $97 $131
      26% off
      26% off
      $131 $97
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $101
      23% off
      $131 $101
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $104
      21% off
      $131 $104
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $107
      32% off
      $158 $107
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $108
      18% off
      $131 $108
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $109
      17% off
      $131 $109
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $110
      16% off
      $131 $110
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $88 $131
      33% off
      33% off
      $131 $88
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $91 $131
      31% off
      31% off
      $131 $91
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $97 $131
      26% off
      26% off
      $131 $97
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $101
      23% off
      $131 $101
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $104
      21% off
      $131 $104
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $107
      32% off
      $158 $107
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $108
      18% off
      $131 $108
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $109
      17% off
      $131 $109
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $110
      16% off
      $131 $110
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $88 $448
      80% off
      80% off
      $448 $88
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $101 $448
      77% off
      77% off
      $448 $101
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $104 $448
      77% off
      77% off
      $448 $104
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $107
      76% off
      $448 $107
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $109
      76% off
      $448 $109
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $115
      74% off
      $448 $115
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $116
      74% off
      $448 $116
    • MEL 4:40 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 6:40 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $120
      73% off
      $448 $120
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $122
      73% off
      $448 $122
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $212 $492
      56% off
      56% off
      $492 $212
    • MEL 4:40 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 6:40 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $220 $492
      55% off
      55% off
      $492 $220
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      $239 $492
      51% off
      51% off
      $492 $239
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $239
      51% off
      $492 $239
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $274
      44% off
      $492 $274
    • MEL 11:30 AM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 1:30 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
      $432
      12% off
      $492 $432
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $437
      11% off
      $492 $437
    • MEL 7:10 AM
      4h 45m
      1 stop
      TSV 10:55 AM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Nov 7 | Virgin Australia
      $200
      59% off
      $492 $200
    • MEL 7:00 AM
      4h 55m
      1 stop
      TSV 10:55 AM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      $246
      50% off
      $492 $246
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $88 $131
      33% off
      33% off
      $131 $88
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $91 $131
      31% off
      31% off
      $131 $91
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $97 $131
      26% off
      26% off
      $131 $97
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $101
      23% off
      $131 $101
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $104
      21% off
      $131 $104
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Jan 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $107
      32% off
      $158 $107
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $108
      18% off
      $131 $108
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $109
      17% off
      $131 $109
    • MEL 5:25 PM
      3h
      Nonstop
      TSV 7:25 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $110
      16% off
      $131 $110
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      TSV 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Townsville are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport, the best time to buy is in February, with an average price of $147. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as $251.

$251
$199
$147
$95
    Cheapest
  • $237
    Oct
  • $182
    Nov
  • $204
    Dec
  • $193
    Jan
  • $147
    Feb
  • $181
    Mar
  • $188
    Apr
  • $190
    May
  • $232
    Jun
  • $224
    Jul
  • $226
    Aug
  • $251
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, February is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport, with an average price of $199. In contrast, January is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $403.

$403
$301
$199
$97
    Cheapest
  • $369
    Oct
  • $232
    Nov
  • $375
    Dec
  • $403
    Jan
  • $199
    Feb
  • $312
    Mar
  • $346
    Apr
  • $347
    May
  • $365
    Jun
  • $298
    Jul
  • $385
    Aug
  • $212
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$231
$197
$163
$129
  • $208
    Mon
  • $163
    Tue
  • $178
    Wed
  • $223
    Thu
  • $213
    Fri
  • $197
    Sat
  • $231
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport is Jetstar Airways (from $78) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $78
Qantas Airways
From $159
Virgin Australia
From $165

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport?

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Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ916

    Melbourne Airport

    4:45 PM

    MEL

    3h

    7:45 PM

    TSV

    S M T - T F S
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About Melbourne Airport and Townsville Airport

Learn about Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Townsville Airport (TSV) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,058.21 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $88
Cheapest return ticket price $163

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport?

    Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport takes about 2 hours 39 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport departs at 11:05, and the last departs at 17:25, with about 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $296 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 17:10 and arrives in Townsville Airport (TSV) at 20:10.
    • The distance from Townsville Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Townsville Airport (TSV) is Palm Island Airport. The distance is around 58 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1371 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport currently start from $88, and round-trip fares start from $163. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Nov 24; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 41 minutes, and around 11 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport is $221. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport, with one-way fares starting from $88. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport operates around 12 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Townsville Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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