What percentage of Melbourne to Townsville flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 32.7% of flights from Melbourne to Townsville were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

The direct flight from Melbourne to Townsville typically takes 3 hours and 0 minutes. This route covers a distance of 2057 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 6 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should account for the difference in flight time when choosing between direct and connecting options.

Should I set a price alert for Melbourne to Townsville flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Melbourne to Townsville have been frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations are common, and setting a price alert could be beneficial. Monitoring prices can help travelers identify opportune moments to book. This route has consistently shown a high frequency of price changes across the trailing 30 days.

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Melbourne to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Townsville

For cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $112. Other cost-effective options include February, where the median fare is $137, and October, with a median of $159. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for the Melbourne to Townsville route typically range from $183–$529, with a median price of $276. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Approximately 24% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that deals do appear, and new deals appear almost daily.

When flying from Melbourne to Townsville, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 32.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you are likely to have a layover on your journey.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Townsville takes about 3h 0m, including connections. For those who find direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville, the non-stop flight time is also approximately 3h 0m. However, if your itinerary involves connections, the median journey time extends to about 8h 30m.

The distance between Melbourne and Townsville is 2057 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a substantial journey, typically spanning a few hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Townsville

Regular price: A$276 - A$685

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Townsville are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Townsville is AUD276 to AUD685. The current lowest deal is AUD239 with Jetstar, for travel from Sep 8-Sep 14.

now A$239

Low A$276

High A$685

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Townsville

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville is February, with a median price of $137. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $562. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$137

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$562

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Townsville

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$872

A$545

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$850

A$545

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$753

A$497

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Townsville

Melbourne (AVV) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$626

A$325

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$398

A$278

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Townsville

Melbourne (AVV) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$561

A$366

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

A$799 → A$442

45%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

A$872 → A$545

37%

5 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 16

A$802 → A$492

39%

1 night

Aug 2 - Aug 3

A$850 → A$545

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Townsville

Melbourne - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Townsville are below the typical level at $239.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville at $137.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 0m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville typically take 3h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights on the Melbourne to Townsville route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar has direct flights available

Jetstar has direct flights available from Melbourne to Townsville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Townsville are frequent, appearing often.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$240

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$410

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Townsville.

📍 ~5 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$240

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns is a major international and domestic hub offering significantly higher flight frequency and more destination options.

📍 ~350 km from Townsville (reachable by car, approximately 4 hours driving time)

💸 Flights from ~A$247

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Townsville is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $190. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a significantly higher average price of $565. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $217.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Townsville is considered to be $183 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $276. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $529 or less. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville, with a median price of $112. February also offered lower prices, with a median of $137. The annual median price for this route is $276, indicating that certain months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average. October also showed competitive pricing with a median of $159.

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Melbourne to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Townsville

Regular price: A$276 - A$685

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Townsville are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Townsville is AUD276 to AUD685. The current lowest deal is AUD239 with Jetstar, for travel from Sep 8-Sep 14.

now A$239

Low A$276

High A$685

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Townsville

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$137

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$562

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Townsville

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$872

A$545

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$850

A$545

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$753

A$497

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Townsville

Melbourne (AVV) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$626

A$325

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$398

A$278

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Townsville

Melbourne (AVV) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$561

A$366

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

A$799 → A$442

45%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

A$872 → A$545

37%

5 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 16

A$802 → A$492

39%

1 night

Aug 2 - Aug 3

A$850 → A$545

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Townsville