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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Townsville, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Townsville, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Melbourne to Townsville - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Townsville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville is February, where tickets cost £155 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets is £283 and £226 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Townsville per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Townsville, with an average flight time of 3h 05m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Townsville?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Townsville?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 11:40 and will be landing in Townsville at 14:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Townsville?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville jets off at 16:00 and lands at 19:05.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Melbourne to Townsville

Low season

February

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Townsville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Townsville flights

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Townsville?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Townsville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Townsville.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Townsville?

    You can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Townsville on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Townsville.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Townsville?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Townsville from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Townsville with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Townsville from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Townsville?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Townsville, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Townsville

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways, Jetstar

Qantas Airways, Jetstar

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Townsville to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways, Jetstar

Qantas Airways, Jetstar

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Melbourne - Townsville Flights

Departure:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Townsville (TSV)Australia

Cabin classes:

£169

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