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Cheap Flights from Townsville to Melbourne

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Today’s best flight deals from Townsville to Melbourne

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Townsville to Melbourne

November 3 - November 8

Cheapest
Best

TSV - Melbourne

$290

$156

Round trip

August 10 - August 18

TSV - Melbourne

$292

$171

Round trip

November 3 - November 10

TSV - Melbourne

$284

$171

Round trip

July 24 - July 27

TSV - Melbourne

$313

$172

Round trip

July 25 - July 31

TSV - Melbourne

$300

$173

Round trip

July 25 - July 29

TSV - Melbourne

$312

$173

Round trip

August 13 - August 20

TSV - Melbourne

$303

$173

Round trip

August 25 - August 28

TSV - Melbourne

$314

$173

Round trip

September 4 - September 8

Best

TSV - Melbourne

$330

$173

Round trip

July 21 - July 25

Earliest

TSV - Melbourne

$313

$174

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Townsville to Melbourne

A typical journey from Townsville to Melbourne takes about 8h 10m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the layovers involved in reaching your destination. The overall distance covered on this route is 2057 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.
When looking for cheap flights from Townsville to Melbourne, you'll find that fares typically range from $189–$467, with a median price of $249. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility.
If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Melbourne, the data shows that December is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $175. Other cost-effective options include February, where the median fare is $189, and April, with a median fare of $190. Planning your trip during these months could lead to better savings.
For flights from Townsville to Melbourne, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 13.8% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes effectively.

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Melbourne

Regular price: $248 - $454

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Townsville to Melbourne is between $248 and $454. The current lowest deal is $156 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 8.

now $156

Low $248

High $454

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Melbourne is December, with a median price of $175. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $543. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $175

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $543

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Direct flights from Townsville to Melbourne

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Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Melbourne

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

$600

$327

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Jetstar

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

$566

$342

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

$311

$193

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Jetstar

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

$317

$195

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Jetstar

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

$324

$195

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Jetstar

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

$289

$187

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Townsville to Melbourne

2 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 23

$600  →  $327

45%

2 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 24

$566  →  $342

40%

6 nights

Sep 13 - Sep 19

$486  →  $281

42%

4 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 29

$509  →  $306

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Melbourne

Townsville - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Townsville to Melbourne are above the typical level, with a median price of $249.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $175

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Townsville to Melbourne, with a median price of $175.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 8h 10m with one stop

Flights from Townsville to Melbourne typically take 8h 10m, with most flights having one stop.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 13.8% of recent deals are direct, making connecting flights dominant on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights from Townsville to Melbourne.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

On average, 0.83 deals per day have been found in the last 30 days.

Townsville main airports to depart from

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport (TSV) is a good option for flights from Townsville to Melbourne.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from Townsville to Melbourne.

📍 ~20 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$156

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative arrival point for flights to the Melbourne area.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$285

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon is a practical alternative, serving as a secondary airport for the Melbourne metropolitan area.

📍 ~55 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$285

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport is a regional option, accessible via a relatively short drive from Melbourne.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$554

Albury (ABX)

Albury is a major regional hub with reliable connections, though it requires a drive from Melbourne.

📍 ~305 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$474

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra is a full-service capital city airport with an extensive domestic network.

📍 ~460 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$364

Wagga Wagga (WGA)

Wagga Wagga is a regional alternative in southern New South Wales, serving as a backup for regional travel.

📍 ~420 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$474

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69% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Townsville to Melbourne is 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $226. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $503. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also tends to be more expensive, averaging $453.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Townsville to Melbourne was $189. The median price for this route was $249, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $467. This indicates that deals below $189 are considered excellent value for this route.

Historically, December, February, and April have offered the cheapest flights from Townsville to Melbourne. December typically sees a median price of $175, while February and April have median prices of $189 and $190, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $249, suggesting these months offer notable savings.

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