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$134 Find cheap flights from Townsville to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Townsville to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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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19:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
17:05 - 19:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$318Jetstar
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Wed, 16 Oct - Wed, 23 Oct
19:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
20:15 - 08:20MEL-TSV
13h 05m1 stop
$356Jetstar
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Mon, 21 Oct - Tue, 29 Oct
19:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
17:05 - 19:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$361Jetstar
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Tue, 8 Oct - Sat, 12 Oct
19:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
21:55 - 08:10MEL-TSV
11h 15m1 stop
$389Jetstar
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Wed, 16 Oct - Wed, 23 Oct
19:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
17:05 - 19:05MEL-TSV
3h 00mdirect
$423Jetstar
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Wed, 9 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct
19:45 - 23:55TSV-MEL
3h 10mdirect
20:50 - 08:40MEL-TSV
12h 50m1 stop
$426Jetstar
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Tue, 8 Oct - Sat, 12 Oct
20:20 - 00:25TSV-MEL
3h 05mdirect
10:10 - 22:00MEL-TSV
12h 50m1 stop
Tue, 29 Oct - Mon, 4 Nov
17:10 - 00:50TSV-MEL
6h 40m1 stop
07:10 - 11:00MEL-TSV
4h 50m1 stop
$469Virgin Australia
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Tue, 8 Oct - Sat, 12 Oct
17:10 - 00:50TSV-MEL
6h 40m1 stop
07:10 - 11:00MEL-TSV
4h 50m1 stop
$471Virgin Australia
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Wed, 9 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct
08:55 - 00:15TSV-MEL
14h 20m1 stop
10:10 - 22:00MEL-TSV
12h 50m1 stop
$548Virgin Australia
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Tue, 29 Oct - Mon, 4 Nov

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

The average price of all flights from Townsville to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a Monday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Townsville, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Townsville to Melbourne Airport, 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 Airport is January, where tickets cost $282 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and February, where the average cost of tickets is $410 and $402 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Townsville to Melbourne Airport?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $349, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Townsville to Melbourne Airport, 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 Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 101 days before departure.

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Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$134
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
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 Townsville to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Townsville to Melbourne Airport was $90 for a one-way ticket and $214 for a return.

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

    Townsville airport is called Townsville and the only airport in Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is Melbourne.

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

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Townsville to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Townsville to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $543 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $330 and an overall rating of 6.7.

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

    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 Airport (Tullamarine).

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Townsville 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 Townsville to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $208 or less one-way and $326 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Townsville to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport, 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

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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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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Top 3 airlines serving from Townsville to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Townsville to Melbourne. 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 Townsville to Melbourne? 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
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 848 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.0Food
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
7.3Entertainment
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The crew was very helpful to my family, especially when my daughter became sick during the flight. Will fly with them again.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2024LAX - BNE
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The crew was very helpful to my family, especially when my daughter became sick during the flight. Will fly with them again.

Too many passengers are bringing on too many large items as part of carry on baggage where it should be checked in. This is not the fault of Qantas but the stupid mindset passengers have now about trying to bring anything and everything on as carry on luggage where it should be checked in.

Better than expected, normally I don't use this airline because they are too expensive for me, but if you can afford it, good on you, you won't regret it. Regards.

The flight was delayed over 2 hours. We had to wait on the plane and the air conditioning was turned off. The food was average and the cutlery was wooden!

Plane a little late departing, but not an issue. The pilots humour when he said “I will try to make up some time…. I know a few short cuts to Adelaide” made the passengers chuckle. This is what makes Qantas “Australian”.

I have never had a problem with flying Qantas, so this flight was the same as any other.

After British Airways cancelled my London to Sydney and Virgin Australia refused to refund, there was no ways I would try Virgin Australia again, so it was Qantas - what a good flight experience. So much easier to get off an international flight and get a local flight without having to add extra amounts for baggage

The plane was delayed about 3 hours so anything else is immaterial

It was so hot on the plane mixed with being quite turbulent and a rough landing. We all felt very nauseous for hours afterwards. Crew were lovely though.

For a long haul, the flight was good. We left an hour late due to a seat in business class not working. But they made up time and we still got in on time or even early thanks to tailwinds. The crew was friendly. The meals were okay, nothing special.

The level of incompetence of this airline is truly astounding.

I'll never transit from international through Sydney with Virgin until they improve the domestic transfer system. It's ridiculous that you have to take oversize baggage to the transfer desk to get it activated then struggle onto the shuttle bus (carrying a 25kg, 2m long ski bag and carry-on - along with about 6 others in the same situation) then negotiate the terminal and queue to put it onto the oversize receival bag drop.

For a red eye flight it is pretty uncomfortable. They provide nothing in the way of pillows, etc.

2 hrs + delay! Times kept changing, Onboard menu was half depleted, Entertainment wifi was N/A Overall very frustrating flight and I never slate Virgin.

Virgin Australia passed this flight onto Alliance, so my rating and comments are based on my experience with crew, aircraft and available options. Alliance only offers drinks which consisted of tea, coffee and water, free of charge. There was no on board entertainment. The aircraft seating although narrow accommodated my 6 foot 2 body with little discomfort.

When the flight is full out would be good to allow the use of the front toilet as well as the rear. Otherwise it was an uneventful flight.

When I made the booking I was not aware I had to book our checked baggage separately. As we had no checked luggage booking, I had to pay A$120 per bag (total 2 bags) so you can imagine I was not pleased. I am an experienced traveller so something needs to be done to improve the booking app,

Toasties not available (only GF option). Hot drinks not able to be served No usb charging port

Flight departed in time and arrived on time, no issues at all.

Boarding took place at the front and back. Weight of luggage was unclear and cost an arm and a leg.

The flight was over an hour late due to staff shortages and due to it being the last evening flight, I got back to Sydney very late

This was the most horrific experience we have ever had. I would advise people to steer clear of this airline at all costs.

Online checkin was a nightmare. They kept popping me into Chinese language site which I can't understand.

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

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.

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

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

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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.
26/11Tue
directJetstar
3h 05mTSV-MEL
$134
29/10Tue
directJetstar
3h 05mTSV-MEL
$181
29/10Tue
directJetstar
3h 05mTSV-MEL
$184
29/10Tue
directJetstar
3h 05mTSV-MEL
$190
29/10Tue
1 stopVirgin Australia
14h 20mTSV-MEL
$252
29/10Tue
1 stopVirgin Australia
7h 10mTSV-MEL
$270
29/10Tue
1 stopVirgin Australia
7h 10mTSV-MEL
$288
29/10Tue
2 stops
12h 20mTSV-MEL
$315
29/10Tue
2 stops
12h 20mTSV-MEL
$316
26/11Tue
2 stopsJetstar
10h 05mTSV-MEL
$407

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