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$111 Find cheap flights from Townsville to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Townsville to Melbourne departing on 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Townsville to Melbourne (TSV-MEL)

 
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Recent one-way flight deals from Townsville to Melbourne

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20:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$295Jetstar
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Sat, 27 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
19:45 - 22:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$299Jetstar
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Mon, 24 Jun - Tue, 16 Jul
20:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$308Jetstar
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Sat, 27 Jul - Tue, 30 Jul
13:10 - 20:20TSV-MEL
7h 10m1 stop
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
Mon, 24 Jun - Tue, 16 Jul
17:25 - 22:20TSV-MEL
4h 55m1 stop
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
Fri, 5 Jul - Mon, 15 Jul
13:10 - 19:20TSV-MEL
6h 10m1 stop
16:10 - 23:05MEL-TSV
6h 55m1 stop
$472Virgin Australia
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Sat, 27 Jul - Tue, 30 Jul
17:25 - 22:20TSV-MEL
4h 55m1 stop
17:10 - 23:05MEL-TSV
5h 55m1 stop
$499Virgin Australia
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Fri, 26 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul
17:15 - 23:35TSV-MEL
6h 20m2 stops
10:50 - 22:20MEL-TSV
11h 30m1 stop
$904Qantas Airways
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Sat, 27 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
17:15 - 23:35TSV-MEL
6h 20m2 stops
13:15 - 22:20MEL-TSV
9h 05m1 stop
$973Qantas Airways
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Sat, 27 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul
20:15 - 17:25TSV-MEL
45h 10m2 stops
09:05 - 08:10MEL-TSV
23h 05m2 stops
$1,860Air New Zealand
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Mon, 24 Jun - Tue, 16 Jul
19:45 - 22:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
$111Jetstar
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Sat, 8 Jun
19:45 - 22:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
$113Jetstar
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Sat, 8 Jun
19:45 - 22:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
$120Jetstar
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Sat, 8 Jun
06:05 - 11:20TSV-MEL
5h 15m1 stop
$236Virgin Australia
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Sun, 7 Jul
11:35 - 20:15TSV-MEL
7h 40m1 stop
$253Virgin Australia
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Tue, 29 Oct
17:25 - 09:50TSV-AVV
16h 25m2 stops
Mon, 3 Jun
13:10 - 22:50TSV-AVV
9h 40m2 stops
Tue, 4 Jun
07:45 - 11:00TSV-MEL
3h 15mdirect
$346Qantas Airways
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Thu, 6 Jun
17:15 - 22:10TSV-MEL
4h 55m1 stop
$385Qantas Airways
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Sun, 2 Jun
12:55 - 08:05TSV-MEL
19h 10m2 stops
$1,202Air New Zealand
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Mon, 3 Jun
19:45 - 22:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
16:00 - 19:05MEL-TSV
3h 05mdirect
$539Jetstar
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Fri, 31 May - Mon, 3 Jun
19:45 - 22:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
20:15 - 09:40MEL-TSV
13h 25m1 stop
$552Jetstar
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
09:00 - 16:20TSV-MEL
7h 20m1 stop
16:10 - 23:05MEL-TSV
6h 55m1 stop
$554Virgin Australia
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
11:50 - 18:20TSV-MEL
6h 30m1 stop
17:10 - 23:05MEL-TSV
5h 55m1 stop
$555Virgin Australia
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Sat, 1 Jun - Tue, 4 Jun
19:45 - 22:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
20:50 - 09:40MEL-TSV
12h 50m1 stop
$569Jetstar
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Fri, 31 May - Sun, 2 Jun
19:45 - 22:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
07:10 - 23:05MEL-TSV
15h 55m1 stop
Fri, 31 May - Fri, 7 Jun
06:05 - 11:20TSV-MEL
5h 15m1 stop
11:10 - 16:45MEL-TSV
5h 35m1 stop
$603Virgin Australia
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Fri, 31 May - Fri, 7 Jun
19:45 - 22:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
16:00 - 19:05MEL-TSV
3h 05mdirect
$606Jetstar
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
19:45 - 22:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
16:10 - 23:05MEL-TSV
6h 55m1 stop
Fri, 31 May - Mon, 3 Jun
06:00 - 12:35TSV-MEL
6h 35m2 stops
18:30 - 14:05MEL-TSV
19h 35m2 stops
$1,574Qantas Airways
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Fri, 31 May - Fri, 31 May
20:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$295Jetstar
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Sat, 27 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
19:45 - 22:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$299Jetstar
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Mon, 24 Jun - Tue, 16 Jul
20:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$308Jetstar
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Sat, 27 Jul - Tue, 30 Jul
20:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$320Jetstar
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Fri, 26 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
20:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$332Jetstar
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Thu, 11 Jul - Fri, 2 Aug
20:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$336Jetstar
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Fri, 26 Jul - Tue, 30 Jul
20:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$339Jetstar
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Sun, 28 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
20:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$345Jetstar
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Sat, 27 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul
07:45 - 11:00TSV-MEL
3h 15mdirect
16:00 - 19:05MEL-TSV
3h 05mdirect
Tue, 18 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun
07:45 - 11:00TSV-MEL
3h 15mdirect
16:00 - 19:05MEL-TSV
3h 05mdirect
Tue, 18 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun

Flights from Townsville to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Townsville to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Townsville to Melbourne flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Townsville to Melbourne.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Townsville to Melbourne cost $105 and was between Townsville and Melbourne Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $233.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Townsville to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Townsville to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Townsville to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Townsville to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Townsville to Melbourne is November, where tickets cost $289 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, where the average cost of tickets is $436 and $399 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Townsville to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Townsville to Melbourne, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Townsville to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Townsville to Melbourne found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $295 on Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia ($472). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $111 on Jetstar and from $236 on Virgin Australia.

Which airlines fly direct between Townsville and Melbourne?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Townsville to Melbourne.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Townsville to Melbourne. They are Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best one-way deal found costing $183. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Townsville and Melbourne per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Townsville and land in Melbourne, with an average flight time of 3h 12m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the evening, while the most flights land at Melbourne Airport. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Townsville and Melbourne?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Townsville to Melbourne take?

There are no direct flights from Townsville to Melbourne. The quickest journey takes 3h 05m.

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Cheapest flight

$111
Flight from Townsville to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Townsville to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Townsville to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Townsville to Melbourne

  • What is the cheapest flight from Townsville to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Townsville to Melbourne was $74 for a one-way ticket and $196 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Townsville to Melbourne?

    On your way to Melbourne, you’ll fly out from Townsville. You’ll be landing in one of Melbourne’s 2 airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Townsville to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Townsville to Melbourne?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Townsville and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Townsville to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Townsville to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Townsville to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Townsville is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Townsville to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Townsville with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Townsville to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Townsville up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Townsville to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Townsville to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Townsville to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Townsville

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Townsville to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/6Sat
directJetstar
3h 10mTSV-MEL
$111
8/6Sat
directJetstar
3h 10mTSV-MEL
$113
8/6Sat
directJetstar
3h 10mTSV-MEL
$120
7/7Sun
1 stopVirgin Australia
5h 15mTSV-MEL
$236
29/10Tue
1 stopVirgin Australia
7h 40mTSV-MEL
$253
3/6Mon
2 stops
16h 25mTSV-AVV
$314
4/6Tue
2 stops
9h 40mTSV-AVV
$317
6/6Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 15mTSV-MEL
$346
2/6Sun
1 stopQantas Airways
4h 55mTSV-MEL
$385
3/6Mon
2 stopsAir New Zealand
19h 10mTSV-MEL
$1,202

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Last minute flights from Townsville to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Townsville to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
31/5Fri
directJetstar
3h 10mTSV-MEL
3/6Mon
directJetstar
3h 05mMEL-TSV
$539
29/5Wed
directJetstar
3h 10mTSV-MEL
5/6Wed
multi-stopJetstar
13h 25mMEL-TSV
$552
29/5Wed
multi-stopVirgin Australia
7h 20mTSV-MEL
5/6Wed
multi-stopVirgin Australia
6h 55mMEL-TSV
$554
1/6Sat
multi-stopVirgin Australia
6h 30mTSV-MEL
4/6Tue
multi-stopVirgin Australia
5h 55mMEL-TSV
$555
31/5Fri
directJetstar
3h 10mTSV-MEL
2/6Sun
multi-stopJetstar
12h 50mMEL-TSV
$569
31/5Fri
direct
3h 10mTSV-MEL
7/6Fri
multi-stop
15h 55mMEL-TSV
$578
31/5Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
5h 15mTSV-MEL
7/6Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
5h 35mMEL-TSV
$603
29/5Wed
directJetstar
3h 10mTSV-MEL
5/6Wed
directJetstar
3h 05mMEL-TSV
$606
31/5Fri
direct
3h 10mTSV-MEL
3/6Mon
multi-stop
6h 55mMEL-TSV
$632
31/5Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 35mTSV-MEL
31/5Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
19h 35mMEL-TSV
$1,574

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