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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:25
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 20 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 279 NZD 389
        28% off
        28% off
        NZD 389 NZD 279
      • MEL 14:35
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 17:35
        Melbourne - Townsville | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:25
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 282 NZD 389
        28% off
        28% off
        NZD 389 NZD 282
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:25
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 288 NZD 389
        26% off
        26% off
        NZD 389 NZD 288
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:50
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:55
        Townsville - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 290
        25% off
        NZD 389 NZD 290
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:25
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 290
        25% off
        NZD 389 NZD 290
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:25
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 290
        25% off
        NZD 389 NZD 290
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:25
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 295
        24% off
        NZD 389 NZD 295
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:50
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:55
        Townsville - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 295
        24% off
        NZD 389 NZD 295
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Thu, Aug 6 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:25
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 303
        22% off
        NZD 389 NZD 303
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        TSV 20:25
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 311
        20% off
        NZD 389 NZD 311
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV 14:00
        Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Aug 4 | Normal Airline
        TSV 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Townsville - Melbourne | Thu, Aug 6 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 139 NZD 228
        39% off
        39% off
        NZD 228 NZD 139
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 139 NZD 228
        39% off
        39% off
        NZD 228 NZD 139
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 139 NZD 228
        39% off
        39% off
        NZD 228 NZD 139
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 139
        39% off
        NZD 228 NZD 139
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 151
        34% off
        NZD 228 NZD 151
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 169
        26% off
        NZD 228 NZD 169
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Wed, Aug 26 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 176
        23% off
        NZD 228 NZD 176
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 179
        21% off
        NZD 228 NZD 179
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 182
        20% off
        NZD 228 NZD 182
      • MEL 16:45
        3h
        Nonstop
        TSV 19:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Aug 29 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 182
        20% off
        NZD 228 NZD 182
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TSV 14:00
        Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Aug 4 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport, it is best to book in February, when average fares are NZD 246. Try to avoid June, as fares peak at around NZD 388.

NZD 388
NZD 317
NZD 246
NZD 175
    Cheapest
  • NZD 326
    Jul
  • NZD 293
    Aug
  • NZD 321
    Sep
  • NZD 343
    Oct
  • NZD 304
    Nov
  • NZD 341
    Dec
  • NZD 323
    Jan
  • NZD 246
    Feb
  • NZD 302
    Mar
  • NZD 314
    Apr
  • NZD 318
    May
  • NZD 388
    Jun

Which month offers the lowest round-trip fares from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average round-trip fares by month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, July usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport, with an average price of NZD 293. January is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching NZD 675.

NZD 675
NZD 484
NZD 293
NZD 102
  • NZD 293
    Jul
  • NZD 589
    Aug
  • NZD 469
    Sep
  • NZD 534
    Oct
  • NZD 388
    Nov
  • NZD 628
    Dec
  • NZD 675
    Jan
  • NZD 333
    Feb
  • NZD 521
    Mar
  • NZD 578
    Apr
  • NZD 580
    May
  • NZD 610
    Jun

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport is Tuesday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

NZD 377
NZD 325
NZD 272
NZD 220
  • NZD 319
    Mon
  • NZD 272
    Tue
  • NZD 289
    Wed
  • NZD 364
    Thu
  • NZD 338
    Fri
  • NZD 300
    Sat
  • NZD 377
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport

View airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Townsville. Compare prices and find the airline that meets your travel needs to enjoy a comfortable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From NZD 115
Virgin Australia
From NZD 219
Qantas Airways
From NZD 283

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Flight Schedule from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport

Check on the flight schedule from Melbourne to Townsville to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

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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. VA309

    Melbourne Airport

    07:10

    MEL

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    09:20

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA391

    Brisbane Airport

    11:40

    BNE

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    13:50

    TSV

    S - - W T - S

  4. JQ510

    Melbourne Airport

    06:40

    MEL

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    08:10

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ912

    Sydney Airport

    06:45

    SYD

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    09:30

    TSV

    S M T W T F S
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Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 2,058.21 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price NZD 139
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 279

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)?

    It takes around 3 hours to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Townsville Airport (tsv).
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV).
  • Tickets cost around NZD 312 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around NZD 473 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport at 07:05 and arrives in Townsville Airport at 20:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport at 17:25 and arrives in Townsville Airport at 19:25.
    • The distance from Townsville Airport to downtown is about 5 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Townsville Airport (TSV) is Palm Island Airport. The distance is around 58 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1371 flights per month.

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