Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV) from AU$132

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at AU$132 for one-way flights and AU$236 for round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Flight from Melbourne to Townsville route information
Origin airport
Tullamarine
Destination airport
Townsville
Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$236
Distance
2043 km
Average flight time
2 hours 2 mins

Your quick guide to flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Pick up great flights from Melbourne to Townsville

With Expedia, you have your pick of 3 flights a day with 20 airlines covering flights from Melbourne to Townsville. Whether you’re on a business trip, a family holiday or a luxury break, just enter your travel dates, hit search then check out your choice of flights. Select from return, one way or multi-city flights, and use the advance search tool if you want a direct or refundable flight. You can narrow your search to show you just your preferred cabin class and airline, too. It’s all easy. You can book direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville that take around 3 hours.

Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville

From the great flight deals with prices currently ranging from AU$236 to AU$316, you can choose to see the cheapest flights first. Generally, you can book the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Townsville around 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If your travel dates are flexible, try to avoid weekends and peak seasons – when you are more likely to grab the lowest prices. Even last minute, there are some impressive deals. The cheapest time to fly to Townsville is normally in May.

Reasons to book your flight from Melbourne to Townsville with Expedia

Expedia makes it easy to find, book, and travel, with everything you need all in one place. When you enter your travel details, find fantastic deals just for you on flight tickets from Melbourne to Townsville across all the main airline carriers, so you can save time, dollars, and hassle finding the perfect flight. If you think your plans could change, choose refundable flights so any changes won’t cost you more. Book your flight to Townsville right now and, if you join Expedia Rewards, you earn points this time and every time you travel with Expedia.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to TSV?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Townsville Airport (TSV) was AU$236. Cheap fares don’t hang around forever, so make sure you book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Townsville Intl. Airport?
Most flights can be cancelled online, but each airline has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do need to cancel your flight, go to our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Townsville Intl. Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for MEL to Townsville Intl. Airport flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from MEL to TSV?
It’s around 2 100 kilometres from MEL to TSV, so expect to be in your seat for a while. Keep yourself occupied by packing things like playing cards (if you’re travelling with friends) or a thrilling novel.
Which airlines fly direct from Tullamarine Airport to TSV?
With 30 flights a month from Tullamarine Airport to Townsville Intl. Airport, Jetstar (JQ) is a great choice. If you’d like more options, check out the ticket prices from Qantas (QF). This carrier offers 30 flights every month between these airports.
Are MEL to Townsville Intl. Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from Tullamarine Airport to Townsville Airport (TSV) last minute could be your ticket to a fantastic deal. However, it could end up costing a good deal more! If you’d rather err on the side of caution, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the biggest bargains up to 12 months in advance. If your preferred carrier hasn’t released tickets yet, check back often as deals are updated all the time on Expedia.
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