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Low Price Flights from Townsville to Melbourne

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Townsville to Melbourne over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 110 and round-trip from AU$ 210. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 210 AU$ 330
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 330 AU$ 210
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 212 AU$ 330
        36% off
        36% off
        AU$ 330 AU$ 212
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 214 AU$ 330
        35% off
        35% off
        AU$ 330 AU$ 214
      • TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 251
        24% off
        AU$ 330 AU$ 251
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 254
        23% off
        AU$ 330 AU$ 254
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 5 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 262
        21% off
        AU$ 330 AU$ 262
      • TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 264
        20% off
        AU$ 330 AU$ 264
      • TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 266
        19% off
        AU$ 330 AU$ 266
      • TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 267
        19% off
        AU$ 330 AU$ 267
      • TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 270
        18% off
        AU$ 330 AU$ 270
      • TSV 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Townsville - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        TSV 16:00
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 110 AU$ 155
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 155 AU$ 110
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 115 AU$ 155
        26% off
        26% off
        AU$ 155 AU$ 115
      • TSV 19:15
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:20
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 116 AU$ 155
        25% off
        25% off
        AU$ 155 AU$ 116
      • TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 116
        25% off
        AU$ 155 AU$ 116
      • TSV 17:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 21:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 122
        21% off
        AU$ 155 AU$ 122
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 123
        21% off
        AU$ 155 AU$ 123
      • TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 123
        21% off
        AU$ 155 AU$ 123
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 124
        20% off
        AU$ 155 AU$ 124
      • TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 124
        20% off
        AU$ 155 AU$ 124
      • TSV 19:10
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:15
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 127
        18% off
        AU$ 155 AU$ 127
      • TSV 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Townsville - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Townsville to Melbourne operate an average of 3 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 26.3% on-time departure rate and a 78.9% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Townsville to Melbourne flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Townsville to Melbourne are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways, among 3 carriers on this route. Jetstar Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Townsville to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Townsville to Melbourne

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

Average price of one-way flights from Townsville to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Townsville to Melbourne is January, with an average price of AU$ 163. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 304.

AU$ 304
AU$ 234
AU$ 163
AU$ 93
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 285
    Sep
  • AU$ 269
    Oct
  • AU$ 199
    Nov
  • AU$ 304
    Dec
  • AU$ 163
    Jan
  • AU$ 212
    Feb
  • AU$ 224
    Mar
  • AU$ 201
    Apr
  • AU$ 202
    May
  • AU$ 237
    Jun
  • AU$ 236
    Jul
  • AU$ 272
    Aug

What's the cheapest day to fly from Townsville to Melbourne?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Townsville to Melbourne on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Townsville to Melbourne is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thursday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 315
AU$ 261
AU$ 207
AU$ 153
  • AU$ 207
    Mon
  • AU$ 207
    Tue
  • AU$ 236
    Wed
  • AU$ 315
    Thu
  • AU$ 258
    Fri
  • AU$ 234
    Sat
  • AU$ 218
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Townsville to Melbourne during Labour Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Townsville to Melbourne during Labour Day, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

Labour Day is scheduled for Oct 5. The lowest flight fares from Townsville to Melbourne are available on Oct 6, starting from AU$ 170.

AU$ 421
AU$ 296
AU$ 170
AU$ 45
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 273
    1
    Oct
  • AU$ 283
    2
  • AU$ 273
    3
  • AU$ 421
    4
  • AU$ 236
    5
  • AU$ 170
    6
  • AU$ 188
    7

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Townsville to Melbourne?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 110 (for example, TSV–MEL on Sun, Oct 11). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Jetstar Airways offers fares from AU$ 210, departing on Thu, Oct 8 and returning on Wed, Oct 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Townsville to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 6 minutes to fly from Townsville (TSV) to Melbourne (MEL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Townsville to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 19 direct flights operate each week between Townsville and Melbourne. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – JQ917 (departure at 21:57) Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – QF5917 (departure at 21:57) Qantas Airways: S/M/-/W/T/-/S – QF1941 (departure at 07:07)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Townsville to Melbourne on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sun, Oct 11, with one-way fares from just AU$ 110.
    · Compare airlines. Jetstar Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Melbourne.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Townsville to Melbourne is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Townsville to Melbourne on September 16, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 376.
  • Flights to Melbourne can arrive at: Avalon Airport (AVV), Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW), Essendon Airport (MEB) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). The most common route connects Townsville Airport and Melbourne Airport (TSV–MEL).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Townsville is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Townsville to Melbourne is AU$ 370. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Townsville to Melbourne is AU$ 548. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Townsville and Melbourne, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Townsville to Melbourne. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Townsville to Melbourne by air

If you are travelling from Townsville to Melbourne by air or looking for Townsville to Melbourne flights, you have come to the right place. Start your search for airfares by giving the travelling date above, or continue reading to find out more about the journey, airlines, flight times, schedules, how to find cheap tickets, and much more.

Townsville to Melbourne airfares

The airfares for Townsville and Melbourne can vary significantly. The price of an air ticket is influenced by various factors, including demand levels, selected travel dates and times, seat availability, and pricing strategies implemented by different airlines. Additionally, the fares may also be adjusted based on the travel class you choose, whether it's first class, business class, or economy class.

How to find cheap flights from Townsville to Melbourne

To obtain the cheapest Townsville to Melbourne air tickets, it takes a combination of flexibility, determination, and a touch of good fortune. Here are some valuable tips to assist you in finding the best prices:

  • 1. Stay flexible with your travel dates and times, as airfares are often more budget-friendly during early mornings, late evenings, and weekdays.
  • 2. Consider nearby alternative airports as they may provide more economical options.
  • 3. Explore booking separate one-way flights with different airlines, as two individual tickets can sometimes be cheaper than a round-trip.
  • 4. Opt for a connecting flight from Townsville to Melbourne to potentially save on costs.
  • 5. Keep a vigilant eye out for unexpected last-minute flight deals that may appear out of the blue.

Airlines from Townsville to Melbourne

Travellers have a few options to choose airlines that flying from Townsville to Melbourne. One standout choice is Qantas Airways, known for its full-service flights on this route. They place a high priority on passenger comfort and satisfaction, offering an extensive range of onboard services and amenities. On the other hand, Jetstar Airways have gained popularity as top low-cost carriers, providing competitive fares for budget-conscious travelers without sacrificing quality.

Townsville to Melbourne flight time

The average flight duration from Townsville to Melbourne is approximately 3 hours 20 mins, with the fastest flight completing the journey in a mere 3 hours 10 mins from Townsville airport to Melbourne airport.

Everything you need to know about Townsville airport

Townsville Airport (TSV) is nestled in the vibrant Garbutt, Queensland. This modern airport features a terminal handling both domestic and international flights, providing a convenient gateway to the city of Townsville. Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar are some of the reputable airlines operating from TSV, offering a wide array of flight choices. Situated around 7 kilometers away from the city center, travelers can easily access the airport through various transportation options, including airport shuttles, taxis, or rental cars, with an average travel time of 15-20 minutes.

Arriving at Melbourne airport

Melbourne Airport, known as Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is the primary international gateway to Melbourne, Australia. It boasts four terminals, each offering a wide range of amenities, including shopping, dining, and currency exchange services. With an extensive network of domestic and international flight routes, the airport connects Melbourne to destinations across the globe. Traveling to and from the city center is hassle-free, thanks to the availability of taxis, SkyBus shuttles, and public transportation options. The airport is approximately 23 kilometers away from the city center, and the journey typically takes around 25-30 minutes by car or 30-45 minutes by public transportation, depending on traffic conditions.

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Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Townsville toMelbourne

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Townsville to Melbourne?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Townsville to Melbourne on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Townsville to Melbourne, with an average price of AU$ 215.

AU$ 129
AU$ 215
AU$ 302
AU$ 388
AU$ 474
Jetstar Airways
AU$ 215
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
AU$ 323
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
AU$ 474
Qantas Airways

How many flights are there each day from Townsville to Melbourne?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Townsville to Melbourne within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Townsville to Melbourne depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

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12
8
5
Highest
11
Mon
12
Tue
8
Wed
12
Thu
15
Fri
10
Sat
12
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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