Question 1

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

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Currently priced at $240, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne 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 $470 and $729, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

Question 2

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

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$159 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 Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $235 and $307, respectively. Find deals

Question 3

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Townsville, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville (average of $179). Flying from Melbourne to Townsville in September is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Townsville flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Townsville

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The most flights from ME1 to TSV are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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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 9

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Townsville? While on average our users pay $333, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $113. The most popular route (Melbourne - Townsville), is priced around $233.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Townsville?

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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 (98%), Qantas Airways (81%), Jetstar (64%).

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 19%.

Question 13

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 48 days in advance to save up to 69% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 48 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Melbourne to Townsville 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $406, or $607 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 14

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

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Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Townsville from Melbourne. Users have commonly found prices around $379 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $219. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 15

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

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Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% on flights from Melbourne to Townsville by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 16

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

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Townsville (TSV), located 4.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Townsville. 3 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 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

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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 19

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

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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.

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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!

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

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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.

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

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Townsville from Melbourne shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 23

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

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Melbourne to Townsville flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$240
One-way from	$159
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$356

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$227	Average$390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$295	Average$588	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$414	Average$827	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville from $159

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