Find Cheap Flights from Townsville City to Melbourne (TSV - MEL)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Townsville City to Melbourne and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$190	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Sun, Aug 2 — Mon, Aug 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Townsville City to Melbourne is currently $190
Cheapest one-way flight	$88	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Townsville City to Melbourne is currently $88
Last-minute weekend getaway	$340	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Townsville City to Melbourne is currently $340
Cheapest business class flights	$839	Qantas Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Thu, Jul 23	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Townsville City to Melbourne is currently $839

Fastest flight	3 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Townsville City to Melbourne takes 3 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Townsville City to Melbourne is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $175–330
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $290–550

Popular airlines from Townsville City to Melbourne

Qantas

Nonstop

from $411

Typical price: $475–620

5 weekly nonstop flights

TSV - MEL Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun

249 weekly connecting flights

TSV - MEL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $190

Typical price: $200–450

5 weekly nonstop flights

TSV - MEL Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

125 weekly connecting flights

TSV - AVV, MEL Every day
Virgin Australia

from $362

Typical price: $350–450

162 weekly connecting flights

TSV - MEL Every day

Popular airports near Townsville City

Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 10 min 3 mi
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)

Proserpine Australia 3 hr 6 min 141 mi
Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 4 hr 17 min 178 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Townsville City to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Townsville City to Melbourne are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $175 to $330.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Townsville City to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $190. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $88.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Townsville City to Melbourne is $411, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Townsville City to Melbourne is $190, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 10.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Townsville City to Melbourne is $362, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Townsville City to Melbourne starts at $190 from Sun, Aug 2 to Mon, Aug 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $88 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

3 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Townsville City to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Townsville City to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Townsville City to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Townsville City to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 5 nonstop flights and 249 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Townsville City to Melbourne are:

Jetstar offers 5 nonstop flights and 125 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Virgin Australia offers 162 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Townsville City and Melbourne.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Townsville City to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $190. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $88.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Townsville City to Melbourne is $411, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Townsville City to Melbourne is $190, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 10.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Townsville City to Melbourne is $362, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

Jetstar and Qantas fly direct from Townsville City to Melbourne.

There are 5 Qantas direct flights from Townsville City to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 5 Jetstar direct flights from Townsville City to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Townsville City and Melbourne at price $340 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

Jetstar and Qantas fly direct from Townsville City to Melbourne.

There are 5 Qantas direct flights from Townsville City to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 5 Jetstar direct flights from Townsville City to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Townsville City to Melbourne on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Townsville City and Melbourne start at $190 from Sun, Aug 2 to Mon, Aug 10 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Townsville City to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Townsville City and Melbourne start at $839 from Thu, Jul 16 to Thu, Jul 23 with Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Townsville City and Melbourne start at $190 from Sun, Aug 2 to Mon, Aug 10.

To book business class trips from Townsville City to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Townsville City and Melbourne starts at $340 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Townsville City and Melbourne at price $340 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Townsville City to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.