What percentage of Melbourne to Townsville flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 6.1% of flights from Melbourne to Townsville were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning their journey on this route.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to Townsville has a median duration of 3 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 2057 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 8 hours and 18 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their itinerary.

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

Flights from Melbourne to Townsville are classified as a 'regular' deal route. This indicates that price fluctuations and deals occur with some consistency. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for monitoring these changes and potentially securing a more favorable fare.

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Melbourne to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Townsville

For those looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Townsville, May stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $169. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $205, while April presents a median of $382.

Fares for flights from Melbourne to Townsville typically range from $367–$557, with a median price of $462. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

Most itineraries for flights from Melbourne to Townsville connect at least once, with only 6.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Townsville takes approximately 3h 0m for direct flights. However, since most itineraries include connections, the median journey time, including layovers, extends to 12h 15m.

The distance between Melbourne and Townsville is 2057 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight time that balances convenience with the need for potential stopovers, especially given the low share of direct flights.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Townsville

Regular price: A$352 - A$1,265

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Townsville is AUD352-AUD1265. The current lowest deal is AUD238 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 11-Dec 14.

now A$238

Low A$352

High A$1,265

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Townsville

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville is May, with a median price of $169. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $521. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$169

August

Most Expensive

Flights from A$521

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

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$274

A$253

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$286

A$253

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$245

A$253

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$250

A$253

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$246

A$253

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$245

A$253

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

A$458 → A$258

44%

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

A$440 → A$249

43%

28 nights

Dec 9 - Jan 6

A$403 → A$252

37%

30 nights

Dec 9 - Jan 8

A$403 → A$256

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Townsville

Melbourne - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to Townsville are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville, with a median price of $169.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 0m

The median flight duration for direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville is 3h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights on the Melbourne to Townsville route, with 1 direct deal available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar has direct flights

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Townsville appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$238

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Melbourne to Townsville.

📍 ~5 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$239

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns is a major international and domestic hub offering significantly more flight options than Townsville.

📍 ~350 km from Townsville (approximately 4 hours driving time from Townsville)

💸 Flights from ~A$246

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Townsville is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $447. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $677, while booking 7-13 days out averages $633. Planning ahead can lead to more favorable pricing.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Townsville is considered to be $367 or less. The median price for this route was $462. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $557 or less, indicating that deals below the median are available for travelers.

Historically, May has been the most affordable month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville, with a median price of $169. January also presented lower prices, with a median of $205. The annual median price for this route was $462, indicating significant savings are possible by choosing to fly in these months.

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Melbourne to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Most itineraries for flights from Melbourne to Townsville connect at least once, with only 6.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Townsville

Regular price: A$352 - A$1,265

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Townsville is AUD352-AUD1265. The current lowest deal is AUD238 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 11-Dec 14.

now A$238

Low A$352

High A$1,265

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Townsville

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$169

August

Most Expensive

Flights from A$521

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

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$274

A$253

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$286

A$253

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$245

A$253

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$250

A$253

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$246

A$253

One-way

Tue, Nov 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Jetstar

A$245

A$253

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

A$458 → A$258

44%

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

A$440 → A$249

43%

28 nights

Dec 9 - Jan 6

A$403 → A$252

37%

30 nights

Dec 9 - Jan 8

A$403 → A$256

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Townsville

Melbourne - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to Townsville are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville, with a median price of $169.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 0m

The median flight duration for direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville is 3h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights on the Melbourne to Townsville route, with 1 direct deal available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar has direct flights

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Townsville appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$238

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Melbourne to Townsville.

📍 ~5 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$239

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns is a major international and domestic hub offering significantly more flight options than Townsville.

Townsville, Australia

68% AI deal score

$862

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From MEL

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Dec 10

Townsville, Australia

68% AI deal score

$862

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Townsville, Australia

68% AI deal score

$862

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Townsville, Australia

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$862

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From MEL

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Dec 08

Townsville, Australia

68% AI deal score

$862

QantasLink

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Dec 08

Townsville, Australia

68% AI deal score

$862

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From MEL

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Dec 08

Townsville, Australia

68% AI deal score

$862

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville

Melbourne to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Townsville

Direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Townsville

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Townsville

Melbourne - Townsville route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 0m

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

Best Elite deals to Townsville

Dec 03

Dec 10

Dec 08

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Dec 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

What is a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

What's the best month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville?

What percentage of Melbourne to Townsville flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

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

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More routes from Melbourne

Flights to Townsville from other cities

Melbourne to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Townsville

Direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Townsville

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Townsville

Melbourne - Townsville route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 0m

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

Best Elite deals to Townsville

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Dec 10

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When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

What is a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

What's the best month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville?