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Cheap Flights from Townsville to Melbourne

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Cheapest one-way

S$ 91
Jetstar Airways Sat, Oct 17

73% below next 30d avg. (S$ 336)

Cheapest return

S$ 189
Jetstar Airways Mon, Oct 12

62% below next 30d avg. (S$ 493)

Best time to book

November Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

3h 5m 1m faster than avg. (3h 6m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of S$ 91 , travelers can expect an average price of S$ 336 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at S$ 189 . Flights typically take around 3h 6m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 3h 5m minutes. Flights to Melbourne can arrive at: Melbourne Airport (MEL) , Avalon Airport (AVV) , Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) and Essendon Airport (MEB). The most common route connects Townsville Airport and Melbourne Airport (TSV–MEL). To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 4d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Townsville to Melbourne over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from S$ 91 and round-trip from S$ 189. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 189 S$ 268
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 268 S$ 189
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 192 S$ 268
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 268 S$ 192
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 194 S$ 268
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 268 S$ 194
      • TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 227
        15% off
        S$ 268 S$ 227
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 230
        14% off
        S$ 268 S$ 230
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 236
        12% off
        S$ 268 S$ 236
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 245
        9% off
        S$ 268 S$ 245
      • TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 246
        8% off
        S$ 268 S$ 246
      • TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 17:25
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 19:25
        Melbourne - Townsville | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 250
        7% off
        S$ 268 S$ 250
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 16:45
        3h
        Direct
        TSV 18:45
        Melbourne - Townsville | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 251
        6% off
        S$ 268 S$ 251
      • TSV 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Townsville - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        TSV 16:00
        Melbourne - Townsville | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 91 S$ 120
        24% off
        24% off
        S$ 120 S$ 91
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 99 S$ 120
        18% off
        18% off
        S$ 120 S$ 99
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 99 S$ 120
        18% off
        18% off
        S$ 120 S$ 99
      • TSV 17:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 21:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 106
        12% off
        S$ 120 S$ 106
      • TSV 19:10
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:15
        Townsville - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 108
        10% off
        S$ 120 S$ 108
      • TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 108
        10% off
        S$ 120 S$ 108
      • TSV 20:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 19 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 111
        8% off
        S$ 120 S$ 111
      • TSV 19:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 23:30
        Townsville - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 112
        7% off
        S$ 120 S$ 112
      • TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 112
        7% off
        S$ 120 S$ 112
      • TSV 20:05
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MEL 00:10
        Townsville - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        S$ 112
        7% off
        S$ 120 S$ 112
      • TSV 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Townsville - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Over the past 7 days, flights from Townsville to Melbourne have operated an average of 3 times per day, with 47.4% on-time departure rate and 78.9% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Townsville to Melbourne flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines flying from Townsville to Melbourne, including Qantas Airways, and . Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest direct ticket 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.

Flying from Townsville to Melbourne

The distance between Townsville and Melbourne is approximately 2,062.86km. It takes around 3 hours 6 minutes on average to fly from Townsville to Melbourne. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price S$ 91
Cheapest return ticket price S$ 189
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 2,062.86km
Average flight time 3 hours 6 minutes
Popular airline Qantas Airways
Frequency ～7/week
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.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Townsville to Melbourne?

The average price of one-way flights from Townsville to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month 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 S$ 147, and the most expensive month is December, with an average price of up to S$ 274.

S$ 274
S$ 211
S$ 147
S$ 84
    Cheapest
  • S$ 213
    Sep
  • S$ 243
    Oct
  • S$ 180
    Nov
  • S$ 274
    Dec
  • S$ 147
    Jan
  • S$ 192
    Feb
  • S$ 202
    Mar
  • S$ 182
    Apr
  • S$ 183
    May
  • S$ 214
    Jun
  • S$ 213
    Jul
  • S$ 246
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Townsville to Melbourne?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from S$ 91 (for example, TSV–MEL on Sat, Oct 17). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Jetstar Airways offers fares from S$ 189, departing on Mon, Oct 12 and returning on Sun, Oct 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Townsville to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Qantas 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 (TSV) to Melbourne (MEL).
  • 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.
  • On average, 19 direct flights operate each week between Townsville and Melbourne. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Qantas Airways: S/M/-/W/T/-/S – QF1941 (departure at 07:15) Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – QF5917 (departure at 18:49)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Townsville to Melbourne on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sat, Oct 17, with one-way fares from just S$ 91.
    · Compare airlines. Jetstar Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Melbourne.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Townsville to Melbourne is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Townsville to Melbourne on September 16, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at S$ 110.
  • Flights to Melbourne can arrive at: Melbourne Airport (MEL), Avalon Airport (AVV), Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) and Essendon Airport (MEB). The most common route connects Townsville Airport and Melbourne Airport (TSV–MEL).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Townsville is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Townsville to Melbourne is S$ 336. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Townsville to Melbourne is S$ 493. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Townsville and Melbourne, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Townsville to Melbourne. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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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.