MEL - TSV

$141 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Townsville

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Townsville departing on 7/3. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Townsville, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$236
Overall average: $236
Jetstar
Tue 3/2Tue 10/2
MEL - TSV • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$141
Typical prices: $163-$224
Jetstar
Sat 7/3
MEL - TSV • Direct
Top airlines
Jetstar
Cheapest • from $211 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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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 21% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 27% price drop
July
Most popular
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville

Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
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16:15 - 18:15
MEL
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TSV
3h 00mdirect
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19:00 - 23:05
TSV
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MEL
3h 05mdirect
$236Jetstar
Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Jetstar Logo
16:15 - 18:15
MEL
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TSV
3h 00mdirect
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19:00 - 23:05
TSV
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MEL
3h 05mdirect
$269Jetstar
Sat, 7 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Jetstar Logo
16:15 - 18:15
MEL
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TSV
3h 00mdirect
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19:00 - 23:05
TSV
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MEL
3h 05mdirect
$271Jetstar
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
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17:15 - 20:15
MEL
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TSV
3h 00mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:05 - 00:10
TSV
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MEL
3h 05mdirect
$291Jetstar
Fri, 6 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
Jetstar Logo
16:15 - 18:15
MEL
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TSV
3h 00mdirect
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19:00 - 23:05
TSV
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MEL
3h 05mdirect
$307Jetstar
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
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17:15 - 20:15
MEL
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TSV
3h 00mdirect
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21:05 - 00:10
TSV
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MEL
3h 05mdirect
$314Jetstar
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
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16:15 - 18:15
MEL
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TSV
3h 00mdirect
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19:00 - 23:05
TSV
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MEL
3h 05mdirect
$318Jetstar
Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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16:15 - 18:15
MEL
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TSV
3h 00mdirect
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20:10 - 00:15
TSV
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MEL
3h 05mdirect
$324Jetstar
Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
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16:15 - 18:15
MEL
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TSV
3h 00mdirect
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19:00 - 23:05
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MEL
3h 05mdirect
$335Jetstar
Fri, 20 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
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16:15 - 18:15
MEL
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3h 00mdirect
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19:00 - 23:05
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MEL
3h 05mdirect
$346Jetstar
Booking Insights

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.

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, Wednesday 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 $236 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $453 and $411 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 21% 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$141
Best time to beat the crowds (28% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% 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 $141 for a one-way ticket and $211 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 $468 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $635 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 $116 or less one-way and $235 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

Jetstar

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

Jetstar

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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 430 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
Airline reviews

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

2.0 MediocreRon, Dec 2025
CBR - BNE
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Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

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!

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

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 !

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

80 minute delay on departure based on two no show pax; removal of checked bags. Boarding very awkward, and waiting in terminal until specific rows called (not zones). Overhead not used for boarding, but specific staff member notifying people at the top of the stairs. Numerous people noted "this is confusing" on boarding. Seats ok, but entertainment (and food, and seat selection) all at extra cost. Smooth flight, and friendly neighbours.

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

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