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Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV)

MEL — TSV
Oct 28 — Nov 41
Tue 10/28
Tue 11/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Townsville are usually found in February or March, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$332

Good round-trip deal

$391 or less

Good one-way deal

$112 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Melbourne-Townsville flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Townsville.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Townsville.
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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to Townsville

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Townsville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Townsville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Townsville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Townsville flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Townsville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Townsville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Townsville. Price data was last updated on September 26, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Townsville, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to TSV?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Townsville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 28, 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Townsville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Townsville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Townsville. Reviews last updated September 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne Airport to Townsville to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Townsville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Townsville from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Townsville (TSV) if they book a flight to Townsville from Melbourne. On average, Townsville has 2 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Townsville is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Townsville’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Townsville round-trip?

    Currently priced at $85, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Townsville and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Virgin Australia for as low as $306. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Townsville for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Townsville?

    Before booking your flight to Townsville from Melbourne Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Alliance Airlines (77%), Qantas Airways (67%), Jetstar( 57%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Townsville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Townsville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Townsville.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Townsville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Townsville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Townsville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Townsville. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$85Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$306Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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