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 include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route will involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

The direct flight from Melbourne to Townsville typically takes 3 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 2057 kilometers. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight time increases to 6 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct flights for this route.

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 setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers. Given the historical frequency of price changes, an alert can help you track fluctuations and potentially secure a more favorable fare.

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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 fare of $159. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Melbourne to Townsville typically range from $183 to $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 finding a deal is possible with careful timing.

Regarding direct flights 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, which can influence overall travel time and convenience.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Townsville takes approximately 3h 0m, including connections. For those flying non-stop, the median flight time is also around 3h 0m. However, if your itinerary includes connections, a typical journey extends to about 8h 30m, so it is important to factor in the additional travel time.

The distance between Melbourne and Townsville is 2057 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning you can expect a flight duration that is longer than a short domestic hop but not as extensive as an international long-haul trip.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Townsville

Regular price: A$285 - A$685

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

Regular prices for flights from Melbourne to Townsville typically range from AUD285 to AUD685. The current lowest deal is AUD192 with Jetstar, for travel from Sep 5-Sep 8.

now A$192

Low A$285

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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$988

A$557

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,025

A$574

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$995

A$574

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,017

A$596

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$956

A$547

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$962

A$557

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 above the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Townsville are above the typical level at $192.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville, with a median price of $137.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 0m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville typically take 3h 0m, while connecting flights average 8h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

32.7% of recent flights are direct

About 32.7% of recent flights from Melbourne to Townsville are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Townsville are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$240

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for direct access to Townsville and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$240

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$248

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Historically, the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Townsville is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $190. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price increase significantly to $565. Even booking 7-13 days out shows an average price of $217, indicating that planning a few weeks ahead can lead to notable savings.

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. Travelers aiming for the lower end of the price spectrum should target fares around $183.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville, with a median price of $112. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $137. October has shown a median price of $159. These months are typically more affordable compared to the annual median price of $276 for this route.

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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$285 - A$685

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

Regular prices for flights from Melbourne to Townsville typically range from AUD285 to AUD685. The current lowest deal is AUD192 with Jetstar, for travel from Sep 5-Sep 8.

now A$192

Low A$285

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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$988

A$557

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,025

A$574

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$995

A$574

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,017

A$596

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$956

A$547

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Townsville

Melbourne (MEL) - Townsville (TSV)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$962

A$557

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 above the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Townsville are above the typical level at $192.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Townsville, with a median price of $137.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 0m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville typically take 3h 0m, while connecting flights average 8h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

32.7% of recent flights are direct

About 32.7% of recent flights from Melbourne to Townsville are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Townsville are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$240

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for direct access to Townsville and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$240

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

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

Townsville, Australia

71% AI deal score

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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

February is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 3h 0m

32.7% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Oct 27

Oct 27

Sep 27

Sep 27

Oct 01

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Oct 04

Dec 14

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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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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

February is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 3h 0m

32.7% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Oct 27

Oct 27

Sep 27

Sep 27

Oct 01

Oct 01

Oct 04

Dec 14

Nov 01

Oct 27

Jan 22

Oct 01

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?