How many flights from Townsville to Melbourne are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 11.8% of flights from Townsville to Melbourne were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

How many hours is the flight from Townsville to Melbourne?

The direct flight from Townsville to Melbourne typically takes 3 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 2057 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a median duration of 6 hours and 40 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time compared to direct routes.

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

Based on historical trends over a 30-day window, price fluctuations for flights from Townsville to Melbourne are frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to find optimal fares. Monitoring prices can help identify when deals become available for this route.

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Townsville to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Townsville to Melbourne

A typical journey from Townsville to Melbourne, including connections, takes about 3h 5m. While direct flights are available, most itineraries involve at least one stop. The overall travel time can vary significantly depending on the number and duration of layovers, with connecting flights often extending the journey.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Townsville to Melbourne, prices typically range from $243–$556, with a median of $390. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 40% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Melbourne is often in December, with a median fare of $175. Other cost-effective months include February, where the median fare is $189, and April, with a median fare of $190. Planning your trip around these months could result in significant savings.

Most itineraries from Townsville to Melbourne involve connections, as only 11.8% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For the majority of itineraries that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect a longer travel day if you opt for a connecting flight.

The distance between Townsville and Melbourne is approximately 2057 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to a flight duration that balances convenience with the need for efficient air travel, often involving a few hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Melbourne

Regular price: A$383 - A$616

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

The regular price range for this route is AUD383 to AUD616. The current lowest deal is AUD214, found on Kayak for travel from Sep 4-Sep 6.

now A$214

Low A$383

High A$616

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Melbourne

Flights from Townsville to Melbourne are cheapest in March, with a median price of $125. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $588. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$125

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$588

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Townsville to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Melbourne

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,173

A$624

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,166

A$624

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$1,209

A$694

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$935

A$531

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,130

A$574

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,172

A$601

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

A$1,067 → A$545

49%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

A$1,059 → A$545

49%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

A$1,027 → A$545

47%

7 nights

Sep 7 - Sep 14

A$698 → A$339

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Melbourne

Townsville - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Townsville to Melbourne are above the typical level at $214.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $125.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 5m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Townsville to Melbourne is 3h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are more common, with a median of 2 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Townsville main airports to depart from

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$239

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary gateway to Melbourne, offering convenient access for travelers from Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$240

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport (BXG) can be a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by rail and car)

💸 Flights from ~A$647

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

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Dec 13

Melbourne, Australia

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Oct 11

Melbourne, Australia

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Dec 31

Melbourne, Australia

71% AI deal score

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Dec 01

Melbourne, Australia

71% AI deal score

$911

$811

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Melbourne, Australia

71% AI deal score

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$811

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Oct 11

Melbourne, Australia

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Dec 07

Melbourne, Australia

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Melbourne, Australia

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Oct 15

Melbourne, Australia

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$871

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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 observed was $226. Booking within 6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $503. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out generally results in an average price of $453.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Townsville to Melbourne has been $243. This figure represents the lower end of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route was $390, while prices at the higher end reached $556.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Townsville to Melbourne include December, with a median price of $175, and February, with a median price of $189. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $190. The annual median price for this route, based on a 270-day window, was $390.

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Townsville to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Townsville to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Melbourne

Regular price: A$383 - A$616

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

The regular price range for this route is AUD383 to AUD616. The current lowest deal is AUD214, found on Kayak for travel from Sep 4-Sep 6.

now A$214

Low A$383

High A$616

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Melbourne

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$125

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$588

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Townsville to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Melbourne

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,173

A$624

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,166

A$624

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$1,209

A$694

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$935

A$531

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,130

A$574

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TSV - Melbourne

Townsville (TSV) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,172

A$601

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

A$1,067 → A$545

49%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

A$1,059 → A$545

49%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

A$1,027 → A$545

47%

7 nights

Sep 7 - Sep 14

A$698 → A$339

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Melbourne

Townsville - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Townsville to Melbourne are above the typical level at $214.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $125.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 5m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Townsville to Melbourne is 3h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are more common, with a median of 2 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Townsville main airports to depart from

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$239

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary gateway to Melbourne, offering convenient access for travelers from Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$240

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport (BXG) can be a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

Melbourne, Australia

70% AI deal score

$871

$811

Save $60

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Cheap Flights from Townsville to Melbourne

Today’s best flight deals from Townsville to Melbourne

Townsville to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Townsville to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Melbourne

Direct flights from Townsville to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Melbourne

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

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Melbourne

Townsville - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 5m

Connecting flights are common

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Townsville main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Dec 13

Oct 26

Oct 11

Dec 31

Dec 01

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Oct 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

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

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from Townsville to Melbourne?

How many flights from Townsville to Melbourne are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from Townsville to Melbourne?

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

Related routes

More routes from Townsville

Flights to Melbourne from other cities

Townsville to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Townsville to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Townsville to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Townsville to Melbourne

Direct flights from Townsville to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Townsville to Melbourne

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

Popular Airports to fly from Townsville to Melbourne

Townsville - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 5m

Connecting flights are common

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Townsville main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Dec 13

Oct 26

Oct 11

Dec 31

Dec 01

Dec 06

Oct 11

Dec 07

Oct 16

Oct 11

Oct 11

Oct 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

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

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from Townsville to Melbourne?