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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €86 and round-trip from €149. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        €149 €196
        24% off
        24% off
        €196 €149
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 17:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 21:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        €160 €196
        18% off
        18% off
        €196 €160
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        €164 €196
        16% off
        16% off
        €196 €164
      • MEL 16:35
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:35
        Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 19:10
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:15
        Townsville - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        €164
        16% off
        €196 €164
      • MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €164
        16% off
        €196 €164
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €165
        16% off
        €196 €165
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        €166
        15% off
        €196 €166
      • MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        €167
        15% off
        €196 €167
      • MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 19:10
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:15
        Townsville - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
        €168
        14% off
        €196 €168
      • MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        €171
        13% off
        €196 €171
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        €171
        13% off
        €196 €171
      • MEL 16:40
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:40
        Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        €176
        10% off
        €196 €176
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV 14:00
        Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Sep 22 | Normal Airline
        TSV 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Townsville - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        €86 €117
        26% off
        26% off
        €117 €86
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €86 €117
        26% off
        26% off
        €117 €86
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        €88 €117
        25% off
        25% off
        €117 €88
      • MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €94
        20% off
        €117 €94
      • MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        €96
        18% off
        €117 €96
      • MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €96
        18% off
        €117 €96
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €98
        16% off
        €117 €98
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        €100
        15% off
        €117 €100
      • MEL 14:35
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 16:35
        Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        €101
        14% off
        €117 €101
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €103
        12% off
        €117 €103
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €105
        10% off
        €117 €105
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €105
        10% off
        €117 €105
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV 14:00
        Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Sep 22 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport are usually in February, with an average price of €127. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach €201.

€201
€164
€127
€90
    Cheapest
  • €192
    Sep
  • €177
    Oct
  • €157
    Nov
  • €177
    Dec
  • €167
    Jan
  • €127
    Feb
  • €156
    Mar
  • €163
    Apr
  • €165
    May
  • €201
    Jun
  • €194
    Jul
  • €196
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€202
€174
€146
€118
  • €170
    Mon
  • €146
    Tue
  • €148
    Wed
  • €193
    Thu
  • €175
    Fri
  • €166
    Sat
  • €202
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport is Jetstar Airways (from €74) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €74
Virgin Australia
From €150
Qantas Airways
From €177

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne to Townsville and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ916

    Melbourne Airport

    16:45

    MEL

    3h

    19:45

    TSV

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ538

    Melbourne Airport

    20:50

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:15

    SYD

    - M T - T - -
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  3. JQ912

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:45

    SYD

    2h 45m

    Direct

    09:30

    TSV

    S M T W T F S

  4. JQ502

    Melbourne Airport

    06:45

    MEL

    1h 35m

    Direct

    08:20

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ912

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:45

    SYD

    2h 45m

    Direct

    09:30

    TSV

    S M T W T F S
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About Melbourne Airport and Townsville Airport

Learn about Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Townsville Airport (TSV) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance2,058.21km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€86
Cheapest return ticket price€149

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport?

    Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport takes about 2 hours 41 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport departs at 11:05, and the last departs at 17:10, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €422 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Townsville Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Townsville Airport (TSV) is Palm Island Airport. The distance is around 58km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1371 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport currently start from €86, and round-trip fares start from €149. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Oct 31; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 35 minutes, and around 12 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport is €188. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport, with one-way fares starting from €86. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport operates around 8 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Townsville Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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