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Find cheap flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville from $235

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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville (MEL-TSV)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Townsville that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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16:00 - 19:05MEL-TSV
3h 05mdirect
19:45 - 22:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
$278Jetstar
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Fri, 17 May - Mon, 20 May
16:00 - 19:05MEL-TSV
3h 05mdirect
19:45 - 22:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
$279Jetstar
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Wed, 22 May - Sun, 26 May
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
20:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
$306Jetstar
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Tue, 30 Jul - Wed, 7 Aug
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
20:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
$333Jetstar
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Wed, 31 Jul - Thu, 8 Aug
17:05 - 20:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
21:10 - 11:25TSV-MEL
14h 15m1 stop
$350Jetstar
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Fri, 23 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug
20:50 - 09:40MEL-TSV
12h 50m1 stop
19:45 - 22:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
$353Jetstar
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Sat, 11 May - Wed, 15 May
16:00 - 19:05MEL-TSV
3h 05mdirect
06:05 - 11:20TSV-MEL
5h 15m1 stop
Wed, 22 May - Sun, 26 May
16:10 - 22:05MEL-TSV
5h 55m1 stop
06:05 - 12:20TSV-MEL
6h 15m1 stop
$419Virgin Australia
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Wed, 31 Jul - Thu, 8 Aug
16:10 - 22:05MEL-TSV
5h 55m1 stop
09:00 - 15:20TSV-MEL
6h 20m1 stop
$422Virgin Australia
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Tue, 30 Jul - Wed, 7 Aug
17:10 - 22:05MEL-TSV
4h 55m1 stop
06:05 - 11:20TSV-MEL
5h 15m1 stop
$428Virgin Australia
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Fri, 23 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug

Flights from Melbourne to Townsville - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville?

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville, 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 Melbourne Airport to Townsville is February, where tickets cost $298 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets is $544 and $435 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville, 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 Melbourne Airport to Townsville, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville found on KAYAK was with Jetstar for $235. Jetstar proposed a return connection from $278 and Virgin Australia from $419.

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Townsville?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Townsville. They are Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best one-way deal found costing $220. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

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

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Townsville, with an average flight time of 3h 05m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville take?

The duration of a direct flight to Townsville from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is typically 3h 00m. The journey crosses a distance of 3,307 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 11:40 and will be landing in Townsville at 14:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville jets off at 16:00 and lands at 19:05.

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Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$235
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville

When to book flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Townsville 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville was $153 for a one-way ticket and $181 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville?

    Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Townsville are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Melbourne and will be arriving at Townsville.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Townsville.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville?

    You can catch a direct flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Townsville, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Townsville are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $483 and an overall rating of 7.7, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $771 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville?

    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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville?

    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 Townsville with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

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

    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 Townsville from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to Townsville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $166 or less one-way and $278 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Townsville?

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

Direct departures

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

Qantas Airways, Jetstar

Qantas Airways, Jetstar

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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Direct returns

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

Qantas Airways, Jetstar

Qantas Airways, Jetstar

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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Top 3 airlines serving from Melbourne to Townsville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Townsville. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Townsville? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 671 reviews
6.8Food
7.9Boarding
8.4Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.6Comfort
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024BNE - MEL
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Would be better if can provide small free snacks on a long flight

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I was allocated an exit row seat and was told to move so it could be given away to someone who had purchased two extra legroom seats and one regular seat but wanted the three to sit together. I was also charged for entertainment after booking but before checking in, and the ground crew couldn't do anything about refunding it. When the whole plane was given access to the entertainment as an apology for the flight being four hours late, I was told they couldn't do anything about that either, so I was charged for something I didn't want even though it would have been free anyway

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst flying experience of my life. FIVE HOURS delayed! Rude and unhelpful staff and poor communication from the grounds team. Never flying Jetstar again

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/5Sat
1 stopJetstar
12h 50mMEL-TSV
$235
7/6Fri
1 stopVirgin Australia
6h 55mMEL-TSV
$258
10/5Fri
1 stopVirgin Australia
15h 55mMEL-TSV
$272
7/6Fri
directJetstar
3h 05mMEL-TSV
$276
10/5Fri
1 stopVirgin Australia
5h 05mMEL-TSV
$278
10/5Fri
2 stopsJetstar
49h 30mMEL-TSV
$292
10/5Fri
directJetstar
3h 05mMEL-TSV
$303
7/6Fri
2 stopsVirgin Australia
23h 15mMEL-TSV
$346
4/5Sat
directQantas Airways
3h 05mMEL-TSV
$422
31/5Fri
directQantas Airways
3h 05mMEL-TSV
$1,284

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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 Melbourne to Townsville that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/5Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
6h 55mMEL-TSV
7/5Tue
multi-stopVirgin Australia
7h 15mTSV-MEL
$551
3/5Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
8h 55mMEL-TSV
7/5Tue
multi-stopVirgin Australia
7h 45mTSV-MEL
$604
3/5Fri
direct
3h 05mMEL-TSV
7/5Tue
multi-stop
9h 30mTSV-MEL
$757
3/5Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
15h 50mMEL-TSV
7/5Tue
multi-stopVirgin Australia
6h 55mTSV-MEL
$766

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Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) - Townsville Flights

Departure:

Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Townsville (TSV)Australia

Return flight deals:

Townsville - Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

Cabin classes:

$2,045
$223