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Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport flight
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Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€ 69
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 5m · Direct Mon, Jan 11
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Cheapest return
€ 159
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 3h 5m · Direct Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8
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Best time to book
January
Cheapest

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 69 and round-trip from € 159. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

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

The cheapest airline flying from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from € 69) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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

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

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in January, with an average price of € 106. December sees the highest fares, around € 198.

€ 198
€ 152
€ 106
€ 60
    Cheapest
  • € 133
    Nov
  • € 198
    Dec
  • € 106
    Jan
  • € 138
    Feb
  • € 146
    Mar
  • € 131
    Apr
  • € 132
    May
  • € 154
    Jun
  • € 154
    Jul
  • € 177
    Aug
  • € 198
    Sep
  • € 153
    Oct

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

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport is Tuesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Thursday, as fares are typically the highest.

€ 197
€ 168
€ 138
€ 109
  • € 141
    Mon
  • € 138
    Tue
  • € 155
    Wed
  • € 197
    Thu
  • € 155
    Fri
  • € 146
    Sat
  • € 155
    Sun

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. JQ917

    20:05

    TSV

    3h 5m

    00:10

    MEL

    S M T - T F S
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FAQs for Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

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

    Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 2 hours 58 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 06:30, and the last departs at 20:05, 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 Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 257 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Townsville Airport (TSV) at 06:50 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 11:00.
  • The latest flight departs from Townsville Airport (TSV) at 20:45 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 23:55.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1215 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from € 69, and round-trip fares start from € 159. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Jan 11; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 53 minutes, and around 11 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 Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport is € 187. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from € 69. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Townsville Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 11 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways and Qantas Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Townsville Airport and Melbourne 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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