MEL - TSV

$145 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Townsville (MEL-TSV)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville

Sat, 31 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
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16:15 - 18:15MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
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19:00 - 23:05TSV-MEL
3h 05mdirect
$261Jetstar
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Tue, 10 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Jetstar Logo
16:15 - 18:15MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
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20:10 - 00:15TSV-MEL
3h 05mdirect
$273Jetstar
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Wed, 8 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Jetstar Logo
17:10 - 19:10MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:00 - 00:10TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
$282Jetstar
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Sun, 8 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Jetstar Logo
16:15 - 18:15MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 23:05TSV-MEL
3h 05mdirect
$285Jetstar
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Sat, 18 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
Jetstar Logo
16:10 - 18:10MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
Jetstar Logo
18:50 - 23:00TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
$287Jetstar
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Wed, 22 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
Jetstar Logo
16:10 - 18:10MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 23:05TSV-MEL
3h 05mdirect
$290Jetstar
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Sat, 18 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
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07:10 - 13:30MEL-TSV
7h 20m1 stop
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18:50 - 23:00TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
Sat, 11 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
13:10 - 20:00MEL-TSV
7h 50m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:05 - 12:20TSV-MEL
5h 15m1 stop
$455Virgin Australia
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Wed, 22 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
16:10 - 21:45MEL-TSV
6h 35m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
14:15 - 23:15TSV-MEL
8h 00m1 stop
$458Virgin Australia
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Sat, 18 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
07:10 - 11:00MEL-TSV
4h 50m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:05 - 14:20TSV-MEL
7h 15m1 stop
$460Virgin Australia
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Jetstar
Cheapest • from $261 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 33% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$261
Typical prices: $256-367
Jetstar
Sat 31/1Wed 4/2
MEL - TSV • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$145
Typical prices: $179-288
Jetstar
Sat 15/11
MEL - TSV • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Townsville flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Townsville, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 $229 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $472 and $469 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$145
Best time to beat the crowds (34% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (37% 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 $96 for a one-way ticket and $173 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 Embraer 190 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?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville on a daily basis.

  • 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 $503 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $687 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $173 or less one-way and $284 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Townsville?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Townsville.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport, 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

Jetstar

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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Direct returns

Townsville to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar

Jetstar

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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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying 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.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 416 reviews
6.4Food
7.7Boarding
6.4Entertainment
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

10.0 ExcellentManish, Aug 2025MEL - SYD
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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

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Other airlines flying from Melbourne to Townsville

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