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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville from $182

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TSV
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Townsville are usually found in February or April, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Townsville (TSV). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$262

One-way from

$182

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$481
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/3-5/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Townsville
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Townsville
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High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Townsville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Townsville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2024.

Tue 24/1210:10MEL - TSV
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1220:25TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$411
Tue 24/1211:10MEL - TSV
1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia
Tue 31/1206:05TSV - MEL
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/12$479
Sun 29/1217:45MEL - TSV
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Fri 3/120:25TSV - MEL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$488
Tue 24/1220:55AVV - TSV
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Tue 31/1208:55TSV - AVV
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$974
Wed 25/1211:00MEL - TSV
2 stops10h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 28/1212:30TSV - MEL
2 stops10h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,214
Tue 24/1214:55AVV - TSV
2 stops8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1214:40TSV - AVV
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,347

Find flights from Melbourne to Townsville within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Townsville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

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MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

17:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Townsville

Sat 5/4

20:00-00:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$262

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Mon 13/1

12:10-16:35

1 stop5h 25m

Townsville

Sun 19/1

20:25-00:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$356

MelbourneTownsville

AVV - TSV

AVVTSV

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 16/1

20:55-08:20

1 stop12h 25m

Townsville

Thu 23/1

08:55-23:15

1 stop13h 20m

$463

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Sun 12/1

07:10-10:55

1 stop4h 45m

Townsville

Fri 17/1

06:05-14:15

1 stop7h 10m

$471

MelbourneTownsville

AVV - TSV

AVVTSV

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 7/1

14:55-22:00

2 stops8h 05m

Townsville

Tue 14/1

08:55-20:20

1 stop10h 25m

$592

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

12:00-18:50

2 stops6h 50m

Townsville

Sat 17/5

09:20-16:30

1 stop7h 10m

$718

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

08:35-22:25

2 stops14h 50m

Townsville

Sat 5/4

14:15-09:10

2 stops41h 55m

$1,916

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

17:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

$182

MelbourneTownsville

AVV - TSV

AVVTSV

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 15/1

06:00-08:20

1 stop27h 20m

$201

MelbourneTownsville

MEL - TSV

MELTSV

Melbourne

Sun 5/1

08:10-13:35

1 stop6h 25m

$226

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Townsville including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Townsville. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville (average of $168). Flying from Melbourne to Townsville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Townsville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Townsville by month

Plan your trip to Townsville by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Townsville by month

Plan your trip to Townsville by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Townsville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Townsville. Reviews last updated 17 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Townsville, such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
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Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
460 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
486 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Townsville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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.

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

    Currently priced at $262, 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 $471 and $718, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $182 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 $226 and $622, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Townsville?

    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 (84%), Qantas Airways (80%), Jetstar (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Townsville? While on average our users pay $312, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $150. The most popular route (Melbourne - Townsville), is priced around $220.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville (average of $168). Flying from Melbourne to Townsville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Townsville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Townsville. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$222Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$291Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$346Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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