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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Townsville to Melbourne:

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 09:13
• Latest: departs at 20:05 and lands at 23:13.

The flight takes about 3h 08m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Townsville to Melbourne:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Townsville to Melbourne takes 3h 08m, covering 3,331 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Townsville to Melbourne range from $304 to $514, with an average of $404 over the past 12 months. Anything below $304 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $404 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $343 return, compared with $561 via a stopover through Brisbane (BNE).

Jetstar is the only airline operating Townsville to Melbourne flights. 69% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $33–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Townsville to Melbourne flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Since Melbourne is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Melbourne Airport (MEL) – daily rates from around $18:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Simba Car Hire

Near Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) – daily rates from around $28:

• Sixt
• Yesaway
• Economy Rent a Car
• Kangaroo Rental
• Hertz

Flights from Townsville to Melbourne usually depart from Townsville (TSV) and may arrive at several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Townsville to Melbourne route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 40m.

Connecting flights from Townsville to Melbourne most commonly pass through:

• Brisbane (BNE) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Townsville to Melbourne. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $342 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $490, a difference of $148.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Townsville and Melbourne. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Jetstar
• Qantas Airways

Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 45m, compared to 6h 02m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Melbourne is 1 hour ahead of Townsville (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.