Cheapest airlines flights from Townsville to Melbourne

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Townsville to Melbourne, including Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Townsville to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Townsville to Melbourne in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$68, and round-trip direct flights start at US$163.

Displayed flight fares from Townsville to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Townsville to Melbourne Flight Details

The distance between Townsville and Melbourne is about 2,062.86 km. The average flying time from Townsville to Melbourne is around 3 hours 6 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$68
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$163
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,062.86 km
Average flight time3 hours 6 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Townsville–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Townsville to Melbourne

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Townsville to Melbourne?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Townsville to Melbourne, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Townsville to Melbourne is January, with an average price of US$115; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to US$215.

US$215
US$165
US$115
US$65
    Cheapest
  • US$147
    Jun
  • US$187
    Jul
  • US$135
    Aug
  • US$152
    Sep
  • US$190
    Oct
  • US$141
    Nov
  • US$215
    Dec
  • US$115
    Jan
  • US$150
    Feb
  • US$158
    Mar
  • US$142
    Apr
  • US$143
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Townsville to Melbourne (TSV-MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$68 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TSV to MEL on Mon, Jul 20), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$163 departing on Thu, Aug 6 and returning on Tue, Aug 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Townsville to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 6 minutes to fly from Townsville to Melbourne.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Townsville to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 15 flight per week flying from Townsville to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/-/T/-/T/F/S -- JQ917 (20:34)
  • To find best deals on flights from Townsville to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jul 20, with one-way flights priced at just US$68.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Townsville to Melbourne is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Townsville to Melbourne on June 21, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$80.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport (TSV-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Townsville is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Townsville to Melbourne

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

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Townsville to Melbourne on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Townsville to Melbourne, with fares starting at US$143.

US$84
US$143
US$202
US$261
US$320
Jetstar Airways
US$143
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
US$223
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
US$320
Qantas Airways

How many flights fly from Townsville to Melbourne daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Townsville to Melbourne within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Townsville to Melbourne is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday/Thursday.

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4
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Highest
12
Mon
4
Tue
8
Wed
4
Thu
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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.